Mississippi DPS Permit Practice Test 25

1. Why is an underinflated tire especially risky on a long drive in hot weather?

• A It rolls with less friction, so the vehicle takes much longer to slow down
• B It pulls the vehicle to one side and wears the steering linkage out quickly
• C It flexes more, builds up heat and can fail at speed
• D It raises the vehicle slightly, which changes the aim of the headlights

2. You are driving at night on an unlit road using low beams. How should you choose your speed?

• A At the posted limit, because it already allows for darkness
• B So you keep pace with the tail lights of the vehicle ahead
• C So you could stop within the distance your headlights light up
• D About five miles per hour below the limit regardless of the road

3. What are front fog lights for?

• A Lighting the road far ahead when the highway is completely empty
• B Replacing the low beams whenever it rains during the daytime hours
• C Warning other drivers that your vehicle has stopped at the roadside
• D Adding a low, wide beam close to the car when visibility is poor

4. A sign at the curb reads Tow-Away Zone. What does it mean for you?

• A That your vehicle may be towed only once it has stood there for a full day
• B That the towing rule applies to commercial vehicles but not to private cars
• C That a vehicle left there can be removed at the owner's expense
• D That the space is reserved for tow trucks that are waiting for a call out

5. On a clear day with light traffic, a driver stays far below the maximum this sign sets. What can that cause?

• A Nothing at all, because driving below the maximum is lawful in every circumstance
• B Obstruction of the normal flow of traffic, which is prohibited in itself
• C Automatic cancellation of the driver's insurance
• D A duty to switch on the hazard lights until normal speed is resumed

6. The gates at a railroad crossing begin to come down as you approach. What must you do?

• A Stop and wait until the gates are fully raised and the lights stop flashing
• B Cross quickly before the gates are all the way down if you see no train yet
• C Drive around the gates on the left half of the road once a train has gone by
• D Move up to the tracks and wait between the gates so you can leave without delay

7. A bicyclist ahead of you puts the left arm straight out to the side. What is being signaled?

• A A stop at the intersection just ahead of the rider
• B A left turn or a move to the left
• C An invitation for you to come past on the left side
• D A warning about a hazard for riders following behind

8. A left-turn bay opens ahead of the intersection with a solid white line beside it. Where should you enter the bay?

• A At any point, crossing the solid line wherever it suits your position
• B At the intersection itself, so that you keep the bay clear for others
• C At the opening before the solid line begins
• D Only where an arrow is painted inside the bay to mark the entry point

9. Where is the best place in the car for a child safety seat?

• A In the rear seat, secured either with the belt or with the lower anchors
• B In the front seat, where the driver can watch the child more easily
• C In whichever seat has the most room for the child to stretch out
• D In any seat at all, as long as the harness straps are pulled tight

10. You are waiting to turn left across two oncoming lanes when a driver in the near lane stops and waves you through. What should you do?

• A Turn at once, because the other driver has given you the right of way
• B Refuse to turn until every oncoming vehicle has come to a full stop
• C Sound your horn in thanks and turn
• D Turn only after checking the far lane yourself

11. A Mississippi resident studying at an out-of-state college renews by mail. Which document must be enclosed?

• A A sworn statement from a parent giving the student's Mississippi address
• B An academic transcript showing at least twelve credit hours completed
• C A letter from an employer near the campus confirming local residence
• D A notarized letter on college letterhead confirming full-time study

12. What is the rule about leaving a child or a pet in a parked vehicle?

• A Never do it; the inside can turn deadly hot very quickly
• B It is acceptable for up to twenty minutes if the vehicle is parked in the shade
• C It is acceptable if a window is left open a few inches for fresh air to enter
• D It is acceptable whenever the outside temperature is below eighty degrees

13. Four vehicles reach a four-way stop from all four directions at the same instant. How is the deadlock resolved?

• A The largest vehicle of the four is expected to move through first
• B The driver who reaches the intersection line closest to the middle goes
• C Each driver yields to the vehicle on the right and they go one by one
• D All four move at once, keeping to the right of the center of the crossing

14. You brake hard on a wet road and need to steer around a stalled car. How do antilock brakes help you do that?

• A They cut engine power so the vehicle slows before you reach the obstacle
• B They stop the wheels locking, so the tires can still turn the vehicle
• C They shorten the stopping distance so much that steering is unnecessary
• D They tighten the steering so a smaller movement of the wheel is enough

15. Along a highway the reference markers count upward as you travel. Where does the numbering normally begin?

• A At the point where the highway was first opened to traffic
• B At the midpoint of the route, counting outward both ways
• C At the southern or western edge of the state
• D At the largest city that the highway passes through

16. This sign leads to a crossing that has no gates and no flashing lights. What does that mean for the driver?

• A The crossing is no longer in use by trains and the track through it has been taken out of service
• B Road traffic takes priority over rail traffic at a crossing equipped in that way
• C Trains have to sound a horn and come to a stop before entering a crossing of that kind
• D Nothing will warn of an approaching train, so the driver must check the tracks personally

17. Your navigation device tells you to turn where a road sign says the turn is closed. What should you do?

• A Follow the device, since it uses live road information
• B Follow the signs and what you can see
• C Stop where you are and enter the destination again
• D Take the next available exit and rejoin the old route

18. Why can a motorcycle ahead of you slow down without any warning light showing?

• A The brake light works only when the front brake is applied
• B The rider may slow by downshifting or rolling off
• C A motorcycle cannot slow at all without using its brakes
• D The tail light flashes on its own whenever the bike slows

19. You are stopped at the yield line of a roundabout when an emergency vehicle comes up behind you with lights and siren. What should you do?

• A Stay out of the roundabout and pull over to the right of your lane if there is room
• B Enter the roundabout quickly and stop on the far side of the circle
• C Drive into the roundabout and stop there so the siren can pass you
• D Reverse away from the yield line to open a gap behind your vehicle

20. You are turning right onto a one-way street. Which lane of that street should you enter?

• A Any lane you like, because a one-way street has no lane rules for turning
• B The lane closest to the left curb, since all the lanes run the same way
• C The lane closest to the right curb
• D The center lane, so that you are clear of vehicles parked at the curb

21. You are approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time. How should you treat it?

• A Speed up so you get through before it changes
• B Keep your speed exactly at the limit and hope it stays green
• C Expect it to change and be ready to stop
• D Stop in advance because it will certainly turn red

22. Besides an authorized emergency vehicle, which stationary vehicle displaying authorized flashing lights triggers Mississippi's move over duty?

• A A school bus that has stopped in order to take on or discharge children
• B A utility service vehicle working on electricity, gas or water lines
• C A delivery van that has stopped at the curb with its flashers on
• D A farm tractor moving equipment along the shoulder of a state highway

23. The signal ahead turns yellow while you are approaching it. What does the yellow light mean?

• A Speed up so that you can clear the intersection before the light turns red
• B The light is about to turn green again, so keep going without changing speed
• C The red is coming; stop if you can do so safely
• D You may enter the intersection at any time while the yellow light is showing

24. An orange sign showing the symbol of a person holding a flag or a sign paddle means that

• A pedestrians may cross the road at that point and always have the right of way
• B a bus stop is located a short distance ahead on that side
• C the road ahead is permanently closed and traffic must turn back
• D a person is controlling traffic ahead and the driver must obey that person

25. Some drivers believe they can multitask while driving. What does research show?

• A Experienced drivers can carry out two tasks at once with no loss of driving skill
• B Only the second task suffers, while driving stays fully safe
• C The brain switches rapidly between tasks and driving performance suffers
• D Multitasking is safe as long as both tasks are simple

26. An upward-pointing pentagon with a yellow legend and border on a blue background is used as

• A a school crossing sign
• B a scenic overlook sign
• C a truck route restriction sign
• D a county route marker

27. The circular sign shape is reserved for which warning?

• A Advance warning of a school zone with children present
• B The end of a roadway at a dead end
• C Advance warning of a highway-rail grade crossing
• D A sharp change in the alignment of the road

28. The overhead signal above your lane changes to a steady yellow X. What should you do?

• A Stop in the lane and wait for a green arrow
• B Prepare to move out of that lane
• C Stay in the lane, because yellow only means caution
• D Accelerate to pass the closed section

29. A tractor-trailer is backing slowly across the roadway to enter a loading dock. What should you do?

• A Drive around the front of the truck while the trailer is still moving
• B Pass behind the trailer, where the driver can see you in the mirror
• C Stop and wait until the truck has finished the maneuver
• D Flash your headlights so the driver stops and lets you through

30. Your vehicle is burning at the roadside. How far away should everyone keep?

• A About one car length behind it, which is far enough to be out of danger
• B Just downwind of the car, so that the smoke drifts away from you and others
• C Close beside it, so you can keep pouring water on the fuel tank until help comes
• D At least a hundred feet away from the vehicle and upwind, out of the drifting smoke