Mississippi DPS Motorcycle Practice Test 24

1. You and an oncoming driver are both turning left at the same intersection. What is the usual rule?

• A Whichever driver arrived at the intersection first turns while the other waits
• B Both drivers pass behind each other, keeping right of the center of the junction
• C The larger vehicle turns first and the smaller one follows along behind it
• D Both turn in front of each other unless markings show otherwise

2. What is the safest way to deal with the situation this sign announces?

• A Hold the current speed and position and let the others adapt
• B Match the speed of the other traffic stream and open a gap so vehicles can blend without hard braking
• C Stop at the end of the lane and wait until the road is empty
• D Move onto the shoulder and stay there until the lanes separate again

3. May you stop briefly across the sloped ramp that joins the sidewalk to the street at a corner?

• A Yes, provided that you stay with the vehicle and are ready to move it at once
• B No, that ramp must stay clear for people using wheelchairs
• C Yes, since the ramp is part of the sidewalk rather than part of the roadway
• D Yes, if you switch the hazard lights on while you are waiting there

4. After the leader of a staggered group completes a pass, what should the leader do?

• A Move to the left position and hold passing speed to open room for the next rider
• B Slow down at once so that the rest of the group can close up the gap behind
• C Pull onto the shoulder of the road and wait there until the whole group has passed
• D Move back to the right position and brake firmly so the group can catch up

5. How much clear road do driver manuals say you need before starting a pass at highway speed on a two-lane road?

• A About the length of two vehicles, since you only have to get past the one that is ahead of you
• B Whatever distance remains before the next curve, whether or not you can see beyond that curve
• C Enough to complete the pass and return, roughly ten to twelve seconds of travel
• D About three seconds, which is the same gap you normally keep behind the vehicle ahead of you

6. Apart from other vehicles, who else must a driver let go first at this sign?

• A Pedestrians and cyclists already in or entering the crossing
• B Nobody on foot or on a bicycle, because the duty covers motor vehicles only
• C Only pedestrians escorted by a crossing guard
• D Only cyclists riding inside a marked bicycle lane, and no one else

7. Traffic safety experts describe three kinds of driver distraction. Which set is correct?

• A Visual, manual and cognitive
• B Audible, mechanical and legal
• C Physical, chemical and emotional
• D Primary, secondary and optional

8. Red pavement markings are used on a roadway to show that

• A it must not be entered from that direction
• B parking is prohibited along that whole stretch
• C the surface has been treated to give extra grip
• D emergency vehicles have priority over other traffic

9. What should you do with the key and your belongings when you leave the vehicle in a public lot?

• A Leave the key hidden above the sun visor in case a passenger comes back
• B Leave your bags on the seats so that you can see them through the window
• C Leave the key in the ignition but lock all the doors from the outside
• D Take the key with you, lock up and put valuables out of sight

10. In heavy stop-and-go traffic, why does using both lanes right up to a merge point help?

• A It lets the faster drivers reach the front of the queue and clear the merge point sooner
• B It means that fewer vehicles have to change lanes anywhere in the whole of the work zone
• C It removes the need to signal, because every driver already knows where the lane ends
• D It stores the queue in two lanes, so the backup is shorter

11. A large electronic advertising sign beside the road catches your eye. What should you do?

• A Glance briefly and return your eyes to the road
• B Read the whole message before the traffic moves again
• C Slow down and study it so it does not distract you later
• D Watch it in the mirror once you have already gone past

12. How does riding in a formation change your responsibility for your own space cushion?

• A The leader becomes responsible for the space cushion of every single rider in the formation
• B The sweep rider becomes responsible for the space cushion of every rider
• C It does not change it, because each rider still manages their own space and decisions
• D Space cushions become unnecessary once the group has formed up in formation

13. Where should the hooks of an elastic luggage cord be attached?

• A To the rear turn signal stalks, which are the easiest points to reach
• B To the exhaust pipe, which is the strongest fitting at the back
• C To a cable or a wiring loom, since these are flexible and forgiving
• D To solid points on the frame or the rack that will take the pull

14. How many times may a Mississippi driver receive non-adjudication of a DUI offense?

• A Twice in a lifetime
• B Once only
• C Once every five years
• D As often as the court allows

15. You are behind a snow plow working on a highway. What is the correct way to drive?

• A Pass on the right, where the plow has already cleared the road
• B Follow closely in the cleared track to get the best traction
• C Stay well back and do not try to pass it
• D Pass on the left, because the plow always works the right side

16. You want to turn left at an intersection with no signs or signals and a vehicle is coming straight toward you from the opposite direction. What must you do?

• A Turn first and clear the intersection
• B Turn first, since the driver going straight can simply steer around you
• C Yield and turn after the oncoming vehicle has passed
• D Move into the middle and make the other driver stop behind your car

17. A yellow sign shows a truck on a slope with the legend 7 PERCENT GRADE. What should a driver of a heavy vehicle do?

• A Select a lower gear before starting down
• B Apply steady brake pressure the whole way down the hill
• C Shift into neutral so the engine is not strained by the slope
• D Wait at the top until no other vehicle is on the downgrade

18. Railroad tracks cross the road at a slight angle. What is normally the safest way to cross them?

• A Stop short of the tracks and walk the motorcycle across
• B Ride straight across while staying inside your own lane
• C Swerve out of your lane so you meet the tracks at exactly 90 degrees
• D Cross with the clutch pulled in and the front brake applied

19. Which ability does alcohol usually affect first?

• A Judgment and self control
• B Hearing
• C Sense of smell
• D Grip strength

20. Where should the rider be looking during a U-turn?

• A Down at the front wheel, to judge how far the machine has come around
• B All the way around toward the point where the turn will finish
• C At the curb the machine is turning away from, to keep clear of it
• D Straight ahead across the road, so the horizon stays level in view

21. What maximum speed does Mississippi list for the Natchez Trace Parkway?

• A 40 mph
• B 50 mph
• C 55 mph
• D 65 mph

22. Why do experienced riders squeeze the clutch lever while starting the engine, even with the neutral light showing?

• A In case a gear is engaged, so the motorcycle cannot lurch forward
• B Because the engine cannot build oil pressure unless the lever is held in
• C Because the starter motor draws its current through the clutch lever circuit
• D Because holding the lever in raises idle speed and warms the engine faster

23. A United States numbered route is normally marked with

• A white numerals on a blue shield
• B white numerals on a brown rectangle
• C black numerals on a white shield
• D yellow numerals on a green pentagon

24. 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

25. A yellow diamond in which one line joins another at an angle warns that

• A the road divides ahead into two separate roadways with a median between them
• B traffic from another roadway will merge into the driver's lane ahead
• C a crossroad intersects the driver's road a short distance ahead
• D the lane the driver is using becomes a turn-only lane ahead

26. An oncoming vehicle at night has its high beams on and you are being dazzled. Where should you look?

• A Toward the right edge of your lane
• B Straight at the oncoming headlights to keep your bearings
• C Down at your instrument panel until the vehicle passes
• D Toward the center line so you stay away from the shoulder

27. Which rain suit is the better choice for a rider?

• A A bright one with reflective panels, since rain cuts visibility
• B A dark one, because dirt thrown up from the road shows less on it
• C A clear plastic one worn over the jacket so its color still shows
• D A loose one in any color, so it can be pulled on over boots quickly

28. You are about to pass another vehicle at night with your high beams on. What should you do?

• A Keep the high beams on, so that the driver ahead of you can see you clearly in the mirrors
• B Flash the high beams repeatedly until the driver ahead moves over to the right to let you by
• C Switch to low beams as you come up behind it and while you are alongside
• D Switch the headlights off for a moment while you are alongside so as not to dazzle the driver

29. The vehicle ahead of you has pulled out to pass a truck. May you follow it out and pass as well?

• A Yes, because the driver ahead of you has already checked that the road ahead is clear
• B No, wait until it is done and judge the road for yourself
• C Yes, provided that you stay close behind so that both of the passes take less time overall
• D Yes, as long as you flash your headlights first to warn any oncoming traffic that you are there

30. What kind of gloves are recommended for riding?

• A Full fingered gloves of leather or similar durable material
• B Fingerless gloves, for a better feel of the controls
• C Loose knitted wool gloves
• D Rubber household gloves