Mississippi DPS Permit Practice Test 27

1. When should most of your braking for a turn be finished?

• A Halfway through the turn, once you can see where the new road goes
• B Before you begin to turn the wheel
• C After the turn, using the brakes to settle the vehicle into its new lane
• D There is no need to brake at all if the turn is wide and the road is dry

2. Loose gravel has been swept into the middle of your lane on a downhill bend. Which controls are affected most?

• A The parking brake, which cannot hold the vehicle on a loose surface
• B The wipers, which cannot clear the dust thrown up by the gravel
• C The horn, which cannot be heard above the noise of the loose gravel
• D Steering and braking, since the loose stones roll under the tires

3. A law enforcement officer is directing traffic and waves you forward while the signal facing you shows red. What should you do?

• A Follow the officer's direction and proceed
• B Stay stopped until the light turns green
• C Turn right in order to avoid the conflict
• D Proceed only once the officer has left the roadway

4. Beyond this sign, cones and temporary signs lead traffic along a path that does not agree with the lines painted on the pavement. Which one must the driver follow?

• A The painted lines, because a permanent pavement marking always outranks a temporary arrangement
• B Whichever of the two gives the shorter path through the work area
• C The temporary arrangement, because it replaces the permanent layout while the work lasts
• D Either one, provided the driver reduces speed through the whole of the work area

5. Some toll facilities use signs and markings with a purple background or a purple stripe. What do they identify?

• A Lanes that carry a higher toll during the busiest hours of the day
• B Lanes set aside for buses and for vehicles carrying several people
• C Ramps that lead only to a weigh station for commercial vehicles
• D Lanes reserved for vehicles with an electronic toll account

6. Where should a rear-facing infant seat never be placed?

• A In the center position of the back seat of a large vehicle
• B In the back seat of a two-door vehicle
• C In a front seat with an active passenger air bag
• D In a seat that has a lap and shoulder belt

7. What is the main limit of stability and traction control systems?

• A They only work while the vehicle is being driven in a straight line
• B They cannot create grip that the tires and the road do not have
• C They stop working once the outside temperature falls below freezing
• D They only operate below about 20 mph, which is why they help in parking

8. What is the main function of the guide sign series?

• A To warn of hazards on the roadway
• B To state laws that apply at that location
• C To mark the outer edge of the pavement at night
• D To identify routes and lead road users to their destinations

9. At a railroad crossing with no gates and no flashing lights, the crossbuck is normally combined with which sign?

• A A speed limit sign showing the maximum speed for the crossing
• B A brown recreational area sign naming the nearest park entrance
• C A yield sign, or a stop sign where an engineering study calls for one
• D A blue motorist services sign listing the facilities available further on

10. Your vehicle is stuck in deep snow and you run the engine for heat while waiting for help. What must you check?

• A That the parking brake is off so the rear brakes do not freeze on
• B That the headlights are off so the battery is not drained during the wait
• C That the exhaust pipe is clear of snow
• D That the windows are fully closed so no cold air can get into the cabin

11. A bicyclist is riding in the middle of a narrow travel lane ahead of you. What is the correct response?

• A Sound the horn continuously until the rider moves over toward the curb
• B Pass immediately within the same lane, since a bicycle takes up very little of its width
• C Follow closely behind so that the rider understands to speed up or move aside
• D Slow down and wait until you can pass with wide clearance, changing lanes if needed

12. You are leaving a freeway at an exit that has a deceleration lane. Where should you slow down?

• A On the shoulder just past the exit
• B Only after you reach the end of the ramp
• C After you have moved fully into the exit lane
• D In the through lane, before you reach the exit lane

13. How should speed and following distance be adjusted beyond this sign?

• A Keep the usual following gap, because traffic through a work area moves at a steady pace
• B Close the gap to the vehicle ahead so that fewer vehicles cut in
• C Raise speed to spend less time in the area
• D Cut speed and leave a longer gap, because traffic can stop without warning

14. You must stop for a train at a highway-rail crossing. Where should you stop?

• A As close to the rails as you can, so following drivers see the crossing early
• B Behind the stop line, gate or signal and well clear of the nearest rail
• C Level with the crossbuck sign, whatever distance that leaves to the rails
• D Wherever the vehicle comes to rest, since a train stays on its own rails

15. Besides its height, what else matters about a head restraint?

• A That it can be removed easily to give the rear passengers a view
• B That it is set as high as it will go, the same for every driver
• C That it is close to the back of the head, and not far behind it
• D That it is padded enough to be comfortable on a long journey

16. A driver stopped on suspicion of impaired driving refuses to take a chemical test. What happens?

• A Nothing at all, because a driver may always refuse a test
• B The refusal is allowed once in any twelve month period
• C The refusal replaces any criminal charge with a small fine
• D A license penalty follows for the refusal itself

17. When should you turn on your signal before a turn or a lane change?

• A Only when another vehicle is close enough behind you to be affected by it
• B At the moment you begin to steer, so that nobody takes the gap you are aiming for
• C Well before the maneuver, so other drivers have time to react
• D Immediately after completing the maneuver, to confirm what you have just done

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

• A Prepare to leave the lane, because it is about to be closed
• B Slow down but stay where you are, since a yellow X only warns you of a hazard in the lane
• C Stop in the lane and wait there until a green arrow is displayed above you once again
• D Continue as normal, because only a red X actually closes a lane to the traffic using it

19. How long is the license suspension for a first offense DUI conviction in Mississippi for a driver 21 or older?

• A 30 days
• B 90 days
• C 120 days
• D One year

20. A pedestrian waiting at a curb faces a steady upraised hand. What does that indication mean?

• A Do not start to cross in that direction
• B Cross quickly, because the signal is about to change
• C Cross only if no vehicle is turning into the crosswalk
• D Wait for the countdown to reach zero and then cross

21. Your vehicle has a blind spot warning light in the door mirror. What should that mean for your habits?

• A You no longer need to look over your shoulder, since the sensor covers exactly that area
• B You still check the blind spot yourself, because the system can miss a rider
• C You may change lanes without signaling whenever the warning light is not lit up at all
• D You should watch the warning light instead of the mirrors while the vehicle is in motion

22. You arrive at an intersection with no signs, no signals and no markings at the same time as a vehicle on the road to your right. What must you do?

• A Yield only if the other vehicle is larger than yours
• B Yield to the vehicle on your right
• C Continue because you are on the busier road
• D Sound your horn and cross first

23. In which situation should you increase your usual following distance?

• A Only when the vehicle directly ahead of you is a passenger car rather than a truck or a bus
• B On wet roads, at night, in fog, when towing a trailer, or when following a motorcycle
• C Only when you are already driving below the posted speed limit for that road
• D Only when the road ahead is completely dry, straight and free of other traffic

24. Children are playing close to the edge of a residential street. What is the right speed choice?

• A The posted limit exactly, because it already allows for children playing
• B Whatever speed keeps you moving with the vehicle in front of you
• C The posted limit minus five miles per hour, which is the national rule
• D Well below the limit, slow enough to stop for a sudden dash

25. You back into an unattended parked car in a lot and cause visible damage. What must you do?

• A Try to find the owner, or leave a note with your name and contact details, and report the crash
• B Drive away, because there is no legal duty to report when the other driver is not present at the scene
• C Wait five minutes for the owner and then drive away if nobody comes
• D Move the damaged car to a different space so it does not block the aisle

26. On which approach is this sign normally installed?

• A On the through road, facing the traffic that does not have to turn at all
• B Beyond the junction, facing away from approaching traffic
• C On the road that ends, far enough ahead for the driver to slow down
• D Only on approaches that are already controlled by a traffic signal

27. How far ahead should you normally be looking as you drive?

• A Just past the rear bumper of the vehicle that is directly in front of you
• B About two seconds ahead, which is the same as a safe following gap
• C About 12 to 15 seconds ahead, well beyond the vehicle in front
• D As far as the horizon, ignoring everything closer than a quarter of a mile

28. You have a green light at a school crossing, but the crossing guard steps out and holds up a stop sign toward you. What must you do?

• A Stop, because the crossing guard controls this crossing and outranks the signal
• B Continue, because a signal always outranks a person on the roadway
• C Continue slowly past the guard while watching for any children there
• D Stop only if you can see children waiting to use that crossing point

29. You reach a stop-controlled intersection at the same time as a driver on your left, but that driver is already moving through the crossing. Who goes first?

• A You do, because the vehicle on the left always has to yield first
• B You do, because you came to a complete stop before entering it
• C The driver who is already inside the intersection
• D Neither, so both drivers should stop and let the other one decide

30. You have printed directions or paperwork you need to check. When should you read them?

• A At a red light, where the vehicle is already stopped
• B Propped on the wheel so they stay in your line of sight
• C Before you leave, or after you park
• D One line at a time, between checks of your mirrors