Mississippi Car Driving Permit Test-18 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:

Sound your horn at passing cars to get their attention.
Get out of your vehicle and flag down the first vehicle that passes.
Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can.

Q.2

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate is:

70 mph.
55 mph.
40 mph.

Q.3

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

Make eye contact with and then pass the pedestrian.
Slow down as you pass the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.

Q.4

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

Q.5

At a crosswalk:

You must yield to pedestrians.
Pedestrians must yield to you.
Construction workers must yield to you.

Q.6

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.
Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

Q.7

When you see this road sign, you should:

Keep right.
Keep left.
Pass with caution.

Q.8

A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.
Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Q.9

This sign means:

Road construction/maintenance area.
Side road.
Railroad ahead.

Q.10

You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Their erratic and improper lane changes.
The number of passengers in their car.
Their tendency to drive slowly.

Q.11

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Q.12

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

Q.13

This sign means:

School zone or crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Railroad ahead.

Q.14

This yellow warning sign means:

You are approaching a school or school crosswalk.
Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.
Both of the above.

Q.15

When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

Helps you keep up with traffic.
Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.
Allows you to spot upcoming police officers.

Q.16

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Buckle your safety belt.
Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts.
Both of the above.

Q.17

When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.
You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

Q.18

You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Move to the left of the center lane.
Signal before you arrive at the intersection.
Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

Q.19

When making a left turn, you should not:

Signal to other drivers.
Cut the corner.
Slow down.

Q.20

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
One driver may continue driving without stopping.

Q.21

This yellow sign means:

There is a sharp turn to the right.
The lane must turn right.
A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.

Q.22

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.
Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

Q.23

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

Q.24

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Q.25

Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine
Eating foods high in fat
Time

Q.26

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Q.27

If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.
Take a break.
Take some caffeine pills.

Q.28

As your speed increases, it is important to:

Turn on your headlights.
Look well ahead of your vehicle.
Change lanes frequently.

Q.29

This sign means:

Stop Sign Ahead.
Side Road.
Railroad Warning.

Q.30

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Stay in the center lane.
Move to the lane on your right.
Move to the lane on your left.

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