Mississippi DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Answer

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

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Leave the front wheels straight.

Question 2

Before changing lanes or passing, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Signal and check mirrors and blind spots.

Answer

Assume other drivers will make space for you.

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Only check your inside rearview mirror.

Question 3

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, into which lane should you turn?

Accepted Answer

Into the first lane in the direction of travel.

Answer

Into any available lane.

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Into the second lane from the curb.

Question 4

Which ability is affected first by alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Judgment

Answer

Vision

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Balance

Question 5

If you are in the left lane and vehicles are passing you on the right, what should you do when a driver behind wants to go faster?

Accepted Answer

Move into the right lane when it is safe

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Stay in your lane so you don't impede traffic

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Drive onto the left shoulder to let others pass

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Speed up to maintain the left lane

Question 6

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags, what should you still do?

Accepted Answer

Always wear both lap and shoulder seat belts.

Answer

Rely on airbags and forgo seat belts.

Answer

Wear only the lap belt.

Question 7

When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is approaching you, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over toward the right edge of the road and stop.

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Continue driving but stay out of its path.

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Try to reach your destination before it catches up to you.

Question 8

At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The driver who arrived before you.

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The driver on your left.

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The driver across from you.

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The driver who signals first.

Question 9

Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

Accepted Answer

The stop arm is retracted.

Answer

All students are off the bus.

Answer

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

Question 10

If oncoming headlights are dazzling you at night, how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Glance toward the right edge of the road and avoid looking directly at the lights.

Answer

Switch your headlights to high beams.

Answer

Turn your headlights off and on repeatedly.

Question 11

When is it necessary to use your low beams?

Accepted Answer

In fog, rain, snow, or mist.

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Only on a lighted street.

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Only on a freeway.

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When following another vehicle at any distance.

Question 12

What does a yellow left-turn arrow on a traffic signal signify?

Accepted Answer

The protected left turn is ending and you should prepare to yield.

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Drivers should immediately stop and remain stopped.

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The left turn will remain protected indefinitely.

Question 13

If your vehicle's wheels drop off the pavement edge, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, check traffic, and when safe gradually steer back onto the road.

Answer

Turn sharply back onto the roadway immediately.

Answer

Stop and wait on the shoulder.

Question 14

Why should you signal continuously while making a turn?

Accepted Answer

It lets other road users know your intentions.

Answer

It is illegal to turn off your signal early.

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It always shortens travel time.

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It makes the turn safer even if not needed.

Question 15

Before stopping at a traffic signal or sign, what should you check?

Accepted Answer

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.

Answer

Press down hard on the accelerator.

Answer

Set the parking brake.

Question 16

If a steady green light turns yellow and you are already in the intersection, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Clear the intersection safely and promptly.

Answer

Increase speed to clear the intersection.

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Stop immediately.

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Back up slowly.

Question 17

Why should you look farther ahead on a freeway than on a city street?

Accepted Answer

To spot potential hazards earlier.

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Because the speed limit is always higher.

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To be able to change lanes more often.

Question 18

When you see an emergency vehicle using flashing lights and siren, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

Answer

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.

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Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.

Question 19

If a large truck or bus is turning right where you also intend to turn, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the truck or bus has completed its turn.

Answer

Try to cut in front of it before it completes its turn.

Answer

Squeeze between the vehicle and the curb.

Question 20

How should you behave when driving through a construction zone?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, obey signs, and avoid staring at the work while maintaining a safe following distance.

Answer

Stop to watch workers.

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Decrease your following distance.

Answer

Pass quickly without regard to signs.

Question 1 of 20

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?