Mississippi DPS Motorcycle Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 24 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Mississippi test.
- Questions30
- Correct to pass24
- Passing score80%
- Minimum ageSee note
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1. What does Mississippi's move over statute mean by a recovery vehicle?
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Answer C: A truck designed specifically for towing a disabled vehicle
The statute defines a recovery vehicle as a truck specifically designed for towing a disabled vehicle or a combination of vehicles.
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2. Under Mississippi's zero tolerance rule, what BAC exposes a driver under 21 to a Zero Tolerance DUI?
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Answer B: .02 percent or more
A Mississippi driver under 21 registering .02 percent or more but less than .08 percent faces a Zero Tolerance DUI; at .08 percent or more it becomes a regular DUI.
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3. How long is the license suspension for a first offense DUI conviction in Mississippi for a driver 21 or older?
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Answer C: 120 days
A first offense DUI in Mississippi carries a 120-day suspension along with a fine of $250 to $1,000 and up to 48 hours in jail.
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4. A driver stopped at a red signal wants to turn right and this sign is posted at the corner. What is permitted?
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Answer A: Nothing: the turn is barred whether the signal is red or green
The restriction works independently of the signal, so the usual permission to turn right after stopping at a red light does not exist where this sign is posted.
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5. Why should a rider pull in the clutch at the first sign that the engine is seizing?
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Answer B: So a locking engine cannot lock the rear wheel through the drive train
A seizing engine can lock up, and with the clutch engaged that would lock the rear wheel, so disconnecting the drive keeps the wheel rolling while you coast off the road.
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6. You are stopped at a red light ready to turn right when a person pushing a stroller steps into the crosswalk. What should you do?
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Answer A: Stay stopped until they have crossed your path
A turn on red gives way to every pedestrian in the crosswalk, and someone pushing a stroller has even less room to react.
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7. What penalty does Mississippi law attach to failing to have an insurance card in the vehicle?
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Answer A: A $100.00 fine and a one-year suspension of driving privileges
Under Section 63-15-4 the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a $100.00 fine and suspension of driving privileges for one year or until proof of liability insurance is shown.
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8. A Mississippi officer seizes a license because the driver's alcohol concentration is over the limit. How long does the receipt serve as a temporary permit?
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Answer D: Thirty days
When the reading reaches or exceeds the limit the officer takes the license and issues a receipt that serves as a temporary permit for thirty days.
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9. A stop sign at a busy corner has a stop line and a crosswalk, but buildings block your view of the cross street. What is the correct sequence?
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Answer C: Stop at the line first, then edge forward and stop again to see
The first stop is required at the line or before the crosswalk, and a second stop farther forward is what actually lets you yield safely.
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10. Which forms of payment does a Mississippi driver license station accept for license and identification card fees?
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Answer A: Cash, debit cards and credit cards, but not personal checks
The Driver Service Bureau takes cash, debit cards and credit cards at its stations and refuses personal checks.
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11. Why do drivers so often misjudge how fast an approaching motorcycle is traveling?
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Answer C: A narrow vehicle seems to grow slowly, so it appears further away
A small frontal area changes size slowly as it approaches, so drivers read a motorcycle as further away and slower than it really is. Never assume a waiting driver has judged your speed correctly.
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12. Studies of damaged helmets show that the most frequently struck area is which part?
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Answer C: The chin and jaw area, which an open face helmet leaves uncovered
The chin and face area takes a large share of helmet impacts, which is the main safety argument for a full face helmet over an open face one.
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13. How must a Mississippi reinstatement fee be paid when it is sent by mail?
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Answer D: By cashier's check or money order, never by personal check
Mississippi requires a certified cashier's check or money order for a mailed reinstatement and will not accept personal checks.
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14. Besides motorcycles, which vehicle does the Mississippi crash helmet requirement expressly cover?
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Answer A: Motor scooters
The Mississippi manual states that a crash helmet must be worn when operating or riding any motorcycle or motor scooter on the public roads or highways of the state.
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15. As you approach an intersection, what is a sound search pattern?
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Answer A: Look left, then ahead, then right, then left again before you enter
Traffic from the left reaches the rider first, so it is checked first and then rechecked, with the road ahead and the traffic from the right covered in between.
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16. What most often leads to an engine seizure on a motorcycle?
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Answer A: Loss of engine oil or coolant, so the moving parts overheat and grip
Seizure is normally a lubrication or cooling failure, which is why oil level and coolant are part of every pre-ride check and why a rising temperature reading deserves attention.
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17. What fine does Mississippi set for a first conviction of passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children?
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Answer D: Not less than $350.00 nor more than $750.00
A first conviction carries a fine of $350.00 to $750.00, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
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18. Who has authority to increase the speed restriction on a portion of Mississippi's Interstate Highway System?
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Answer A: The Mississippi Transportation Commission, by order entered on its minutes
Section 63-3-501 lets the Mississippi Transportation Commission raise interstate speed restrictions by an order duly entered on its minutes, up to a stated ceiling.
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19. What is the first thing to do once your disabled vehicle is stopped on the shoulder?
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Answer A: Switch on the hazard warning lights so other drivers can see the vehicle
Hazard lights are the fastest way to make a stopped vehicle visible, and everything else can follow once traffic has been warned.
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20. A driver is tailgating you. Why is it a bad idea to tap or stab the brakes to warn them?
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Answer C: Because it cuts the little space they have and can cause a crash
Brake checking removes the small margin the tailgater has left and can provoke a collision; add space in front of you instead and let them pass.
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21. You are pulling away from a stop with a passenger for the first time. What should you expect?
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Answer D: You will need a little more throttle and a slower clutch release
The extra weight makes the motorcycle harder to get rolling, and a rushed clutch release with a passenger aboard is a common way to stall or lurch.
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22. Instead of an insurance policy, a Mississippi driver may avoid suspension after a crash by showing a certificate of deposit or securities worth how much?
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Answer B: $15,000
Mississippi accepts a certificate of deposit or securities valued at $15,000 as an alternative to liability insurance after an accident.
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23. A person who moves to Mississippi must obtain a Mississippi driver's license within how many days?
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Answer C: 60 days
New residents have 60 days to obtain a Mississippi driver's license, while the deadline for a Mississippi license plate is 30 days.
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24. A United States numbered route is normally marked with
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Answer C: black numerals on a white shield
The U.S. route marker is a white shield carrying black numerals, which sets it apart at a glance from the red, white and blue Interstate shield.
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25. You are behind a snow plow working on a highway. What is the correct way to drive?
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Answer C: Stay well back and do not try to pass it
A plow throws snow, runs wider than its body and works on the poor surface ahead of it, so the cleared road behind it is the safest place to be.
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26. What should a passenger do when the motorcycle leans into a curve?
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Answer A: Lean with the operator, staying directly behind them
A passenger who leans with the operator lets the motorcycle follow its natural line, while leaning against the lean fights the operator's control inputs.
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27. On a Mississippi four-lane highway, what does the law require when an emergency vehicle with activated lights or siren is stopped beside the road?
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Answer A: Merge into the lane away from the emergency vehicle when it is safe, and otherwise slow down and prepare to stop
Mississippi requires drivers to merge into the lane away from a stopped emergency vehicle when it is safe, and to slow down and prepare to stop when merging is not safe.
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28. You are approaching a blind right hand curve. Which starting lane position gives the best view through it?
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Answer C: The left portion of the lane, toward the outside of the curve
Starting at the outside of a curve opens up the line of sight through it, and the rider then moves toward the inside as the exit comes into view.
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29. Some toll facilities use signs and markings with a purple background or a purple stripe. What do they identify?
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Answer D: Lanes reserved for vehicles with an electronic toll account
Purple is assigned to lanes and ramps restricted to vehicles with a registered electronic toll collection account, so drivers without one must stay out.
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30. A Mississippi resident studying at an out-of-state college renews by mail. Which document must be enclosed?
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Answer D: A notarized letter on college letterhead confirming full-time study
Mississippi requires a notarized letter from the college, on its letterhead, stating that the applicant is a full-time student.