Mississippi DPS Motorcycle Practice Test 33

1. You have a green left-turn arrow but a pedestrian is still walking in the crosswalk you must cross. What should you do?

• A Turn behind the pedestrian, since the arrow protects your movement
• B Wait until the crosswalk is clear before turning
• C Turn in front of the pedestrian, because the arrow gives you priority
• D Edge into the crosswalk so the pedestrian steps back to the curb

2. You are driving on a two-lane road approaching the crest of a hill. Where should you position your vehicle?

• A Toward the center line, so that you can see over the crest sooner and spot oncoming traffic
• B In the exact center of your lane at all times
• C Partly on the shoulder so you can stop quickly
• D Toward the right side of your lane, in case an oncoming vehicle is over the center line

3. Why do bridges and overpasses deserve extra caution when temperatures are near freezing?

• A They lose heat from above and below, so they ice over before the surrounding road
• B They are always built with a smoother pavement surface that offers less grip than the road
• C They collect more road salt than the pavement on either side of them
• D They are always banked toward the outside of a curve, which throws vehicles wide

4. You arrive at an intersection where the traffic signals are completely dark after a power failure. What should you do?

• A Treat the intersection as an all-way stop and take turns
• B Treat it as a green light for the wider of the two roads that meet there
• C Continue through at your normal speed while sounding the horn to warn others
• D Stop at the line and wait until the signal works again or an officer arrives

5. How does going a long time without sleep compare with drinking?

• A It can impair a driver in much the same way
• B It slows reactions but leaves judgment completely intact
• C It affects only drivers who are older than about sixty
• D It matters only on journeys longer than about five hours

6. 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

7. Which headlight setting should you use in dense fog?

• A High beams, because they throw more light
• B Low beams
• C Parking lights only
• D No lights at all, to avoid glare

8. A driver's destination lies along the street to the right, and this sign stands at that corner. How should the driver reach it?

• A By using the shoulder to get around the intersection and into that street
• B By turning from the second lane instead of the first
• C By reversing along the roadway and backing into the street on the right
• D By going on and using a later intersection where turning is allowed

9. You are traveling at 55 mph and see a vehicle ahead moving at about 15 mph. What is the hazard?

• A You reach it far sooner than you expect
• B Your brakes are likely to fade before you get to it
• C The slow vehicle has to pull off the road immediately
• D You will be forced to pass inside a no-passing zone

10. What is the correct technique for a maximum effort stop in a straight line?

• A Squeeze the front lever progressively and press the rear pedal, staying upright
• B Squeeze the front lever alone and leave the rear brake completely untouched
• C Stamp on the rear pedal first, then add the front lever once the rear has locked
• D Pump both brakes on and off quickly to keep either wheel from locking up

11. You are turning right where a paved trail crosses the road just past the corner. What should you look for?

• A Only walkers, because bicycles have to be walked across every crossing
• B Cyclists and walkers arriving from either direction on the trail
• C Only traffic from the left, because trail users must yield to vehicles
• D Only vehicles already traveling on the road that you are entering

12. 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

13. You are driving on a divided highway and see a solid yellow line along the left side of your lanes. What does it tell you?

• A A passing zone starts at that point and runs for a mile
• B The lane you are in will end a short distance ahead
• C It marks the boundary of a bicycle lane running beside the traffic
• D It marks the left edge of the roadway for your direction

14. How should your following distance change in heavy rain?

• A It should stay the same, because brakes work equally well when wet
• B It should be shortened so you can see the vehicle ahead more clearly
• C It matters only at speeds above highway limits
• D It should be increased well beyond what you use on dry pavement

15. What reinstatement fee does Mississippi charge after a suspension under the Implied Consent Law?

• A $25.00
• B $100.00
• C $175.00
• D $250.00

16. You are turning right on a red light where that is permitted. What does the law require first?

• A A slow roll, then turning if no vehicle is close on the cross street
• B A full stop, then yielding to traffic and pedestrians
• C A full stop, after which the turn has priority over cross traffic
• D Nothing extra, because a permitted turn on red works like a green

17. You have begun to move into the next lane when the gap you were aiming for closes. What is the safest action?

• A Continue into the lane and expect the other driver to drop back and make room for you
• B Brake hard while you are still between the two lanes and wait there for another opening
• C Return to your own lane, cancel the signal and wait for a better gap
• D Sound the horn and keep moving over, because you signaled the change before you started

18. Without a depth gauge, how can a rider tell that a tire has worn out?

• A The tread has worn down level with the wear bars set into the grooves
• B The tire has changed color from black to a noticeably lighter shade of gray
• C The tire has become wider across the tread than it was when it was new
• D The tire loses more than half of its air pressure over the course of a week

19. In Mississippi, at what blood alcohol concentration is a driver aged 21 or older considered to be under the influence?

• A .02 percent or more
• B .04 percent or more
• C .05 percent or more
• D .08 percent or more

20. A steady red arrow is displayed for your left-turn lane at a two-way intersection. What must you do?

• A Slow down and complete the turn with extra care and attention
• B Turn at once if no pedestrians or vehicles are present
• C Stop and remain stopped until an indication permits the turn
• D Stop, then turn as soon as conflicting traffic clears

21. What happens when tires are driven underinflated for a long time?

• A They wear only in the middle of the tread and last very much longer
• B They give a shorter stopping distance on dry roads than usual tires
• C They make the steering lighter without any other effect on the tire
• D They wear at the edges, they run hot and they are more likely to fail

22. Why is it harder for a rider to judge distance and closing speed after dark?

• A Headlights make every object look closer than it really is at night
• B The eyes lose the ability to judge any distance once the sun has set
• C Road reflections make oncoming vehicles appear to be standing still
• D Only lights are visible, so closing speeds are hard to read

23. Why should you make sure your turn signal has stopped flashing after a lane change?

• A A signal left flashing tells other drivers that you intend to move again
• B The bulb in the signal will burn out if it is left flashing for more than a few minutes
• C The flasher unit prevents the brake lights from working for as long as it is running
• D The law requires every signal to be switched off within three seconds of a lane change

24. A driver in the leftmost lane reaches this sign at an intersection. What must the driver do?

• A Complete the turn once every opposing vehicle has cleared the intersection
• B Go straight on or turn right, and reach the destination another way
• C Wait for a gap in traffic and then complete the turn
• D Complete the turn as soon as the signal above the intersection shows green

25. 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

26. What is Mississippi's minimum liability coverage for damage to the property of others in any single accident?

• A $10,000
• B $20,000
• C $25,000
• D $50,000

27. The vehicle in front of you has stopped and is waiting to turn left, and there is a paved shoulder to the right. May you use it to get by?

• A Yes, provided that you signal first and return to the travel lane as soon as you have passed
• B Yes, because a vehicle that is waiting to turn left has effectively given up its own lane
• C Yes, whenever the shoulder is paved, since a paved shoulder counts as a travel lane
• D No, in most states a pass may not be made by leaving the paved travel lanes

28. How should a rider use the head and eyes in a turn?

• A Turn only the head to look through the turn, keeping the eyes level with the horizon
• B Turn the head and the shoulders together toward the inside of the turn as the curve tightens
• C Stare down at the front wheel in order to judge how far the machine is leaning
• D Keep the eyes fixed on the pavement a short distance ahead of the front tire

29. Why is the center portion of the lane a useful default on an open road?

• A It puts the tires on the smoothest and most heavily swept part of the surface
• B It keeps a space cushion on both sides and discourages lane sharing
• C It hides the motorcycle from drivers waiting to pull out from side streets
• D It is the only portion of the lane that riders are legally allowed to occupy

30. You must slow suddenly on a highway and a vehicle is following close behind you. What helps prevent a rear-end collision?

• A Switching on your high beams so that the driver behind can see you clearly
• B Steering onto the shoulder without signaling so the lane is left clear
• C Waiting until the last possible moment before you touch the brake pedal
• D Tapping the brake pedal early so your brake lights flash a warning