Mississippi DMV Practice Test 3

Q: What topics does Mississippi DMV Practice Test 3 cover?

This test draws 10 questions from the Mississippi DMV handbook covering traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving practices, and speed limits. Questions are selected using a fixed seed so Practice Test 3 always presents the same set — making it easy to track your improvement over multiple attempts.

Q: Does this practice test work for Jackson and other Mississippi cities?

Yes — the MS DMV written knowledge test is the same statewide. Whether you're getting your license in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi, or anywhere else in Mississippi, this practice test covers exactly what the examiner will ask. Traffic laws and road rules are set at the state level, so there's no city-specific version of the test.

Q: Is there a time limit on the real Mississippi DMV written test?

Most states don't enforce a strict per-question time limit, though some offices set a total session window. Our practice tests are completely untimed so you can think through each question at your own pace. On the actual MS DMV test, most people finish well within any allotted time — knowing the material matters far more than speed.

Q: How long should I study for the Mississippi DMV written test?

Most people are ready after 4–7 days of focused preparation. A practical approach: skim the Mississippi DMV handbook once to get the structure, then take all 5 free practice tests to identify weak areas. Re-read the explanation for every question you miss, then retake the tests. Short daily sessions of 20–30 minutes tend to outperform a single long cram session.

Q: What practice test score means I'm ready for the real Mississippi DMV exam?

Aim for 85% or higher — not just once, but consistently across multiple tests. Scoring 85%+ on Test 1 alone isn't enough; hitting that mark across Tests 1 through 5 means you've covered a broad range of material and aren't relying on lucky guesses. At that point, you're in good shape to book your MS DMV appointment.

Question 1

How must you yield to an emergency vehicle using sirens and flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Drive as close to the right edge and stop, taking care not to stop in an intersection.

Answer

Pull into the right lane and slow until it has passed.

Answer

Stop immediately even if you are in the middle of an intersection.

Question 2

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.

Answer

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

Question 3

If someone is following you too closely on a two-lane road and you cannot change lanes, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Answer

Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car.

Answer

Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.

Question 4

When changing lanes, what is the correct way to check the area you cannot see with mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Look over your shoulder toward the direction you plan to move.

Answer

Rely only on the rearview mirror.

Answer

Use only the left side mirror.

Question 5

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 6

What should you do when driving through a work zone?

Accepted Answer

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

Answer

Follow the driver ahead closely.

Answer

Pass other vehicles whenever possible.

Question 7

If an officer is directing traffic at an intersection where the traffic light is also working, whose directions should you follow?

Accepted Answer

The officer's directions.

Answer

The directions of the traffic light.

Answer

Ignore both and proceed cautiously.

Question 8

When are large trucks likely to lose speed and create a hazard for following vehicles?

Accepted Answer

When driving up long or steep hills.

Answer

When driving down long, gradual hills.

Answer

When driving through long, gradual curves.

Question 9

When must you yield to a pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

Answer

Only if they are in a crosswalk.

Answer

Only if the traffic lights favor the pedestrian.

Question 10

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.

Answer

Continue driving but stay out of its path.

Answer

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

Question 1 of 10

How must you yield to an emergency vehicle using sirens and flashing lights?

About This Mississippi Practice Test

What topics does Mississippi DMV Practice Test 3 cover?

Does this practice test work for Jackson and other Mississippi cities?

Is there a time limit on the real Mississippi DMV written test?

How long should I study for the Mississippi DMV written test?

What practice test score means I'm ready for the real Mississippi DMV exam?