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Mississippi DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free Mississippi driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the Mississippi Driver's Manual. This test leans on Hazardous Conditions and Emergencies (2), Parking (2), and Traffic Signs and Signals (3). It starts with this question: "How dangerous are mental distractions compared with taking your eyes off the road?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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Mississippi Driver's Manual

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How dangerous are mental distractions compared with taking your eyes off the road?

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  1. Question 1: How dangerous are mental distractions compared with taking your eyes off the road?

    • A. Dangerous only for new drivers
    • B. Just as dangerous
    • C. Much less dangerous

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Safe Driving Basics

  2. Question 2: You approach an intersection with a stop sign. Where do you stop?

    • A. In the middle of the crosswalk
    • B. At the crosswalk
    • C. Past the crosswalk, near the corner

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Intersections and Right-of-Way

  3. Question 3: A speed limit sign shows the maximum speed allowed under what conditions?

    • A. Any conditions, including rain
    • B. Nighttime conditions only
    • C. Ideal conditions

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Traffic Signs and Signals

  4. Question 4: What are Mississippi's minimum liability insurance amounts?

    • A. $50,000 / $100,000 / $50,000
    • B. $10,000 / $20,000 / $10,000
    • C. $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Required Vehicle Documentation

  5. Question 5: If you wear corrective lenses, what should you avoid at night?

    • A. Dark or tinted lenses
    • B. Clear lenses of any kind
    • C. Your regular prescription glasses

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Safe Driving Basics

  6. Question 6: Your foot brake must be able to stop the vehicle within what distance at 20 mph?

    • A. 30 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 55 feet

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Vehicle Equipment

  7. Question 7: Where do more crashes happen than anywhere else?

    • A. At intersections
    • B. In parking lots
    • C. On interstate highways

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Rules of the Road and Safe Driving

  8. Question 8: Under Mississippi law, what is a bicycle on public roads?

    • A. A pedestrian
    • B. A vehicle
    • C. A toy with no road rights

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Large Vehicles and Bicycles

  9. Question 9: Should you wear darkened glasses at night to reduce glare?

    • A. Yes, they cut headlight glare
    • B. No, they reduce your vision
    • C. Yes, but only on the highway

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Driving at Night

  10. Question 10: How close to a crosswalk at an intersection can you park?

    • A. No closer than 50 feet
    • B. No closer than 10 feet
    • C. No closer than 20 feet

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Parking

  11. Question 11: A third DUI within five years is classified as what?

    • A. A felony
    • B. A misdemeanor
    • C. A civil infraction

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Driving Under the Influence and Implied Consent

  12. Question 12: An out-of-state college student attends school in Mississippi. What license may they drive with?

    • A. Their valid out-of-state license
    • B. A temporary Mississippi student permit
    • C. A Mississippi license within 60 days

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, License Requirements

  13. Question 13: Several lanes are allowed to turn at once. What must you do during the turn?

    • A. Wait until the other lanes clear
    • B. Move to the lane nearest the curb
    • C. Stay in your lane

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Rules of the Road and Safe Driving

  14. Question 14: You're under 17 and both parents are living and share custody. Who signs your application?

    • A. Either parent alone
    • B. Both parents
    • C. A school counselor

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, License Requirements

  15. Question 15: When making a left turn from a two-way street, how do you enter the intersection?

    • A. Just to the right of center
    • B. From the far right side of the road
    • C. Cutting the corner to save time

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Rules of the Road and Safe Driving

  16. Question 16: You're in a lane marked with an EXIT ONLY sign. What must you do?

    • A. Stop before the ramp and back up
    • B. Continue onto the exit
    • C. Change lanes at the last moment

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Traffic Signs and Signals

  17. Question 17: At an intersection, do pedestrians have the right of way if the crosswalk is unmarked?

    • A. Yes, marked or not
    • B. No, only at marked crosswalks
    • C. Only if a walk signal is showing

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Traffic Signs and Signals

  18. Question 18: A traffic officer waves you across a railroad crossing. What do you do?

    • A. Ask the officer for a reason first
    • B. Follow the order right away
    • C. Wait until the lights stop

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Railroad Crossings

  19. Question 19: You're in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches. What do you do?

    • A. Back up out of the intersection
    • B. Stop in the middle of the intersection
    • C. Go through, then pull to the right

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Hazardous Conditions and Emergencies

  20. Question 20: Which of these is a place where parking is banned?

    • A. On a bridge
    • B. 50 feet from a crosswalk
    • C. 25 feet from a fire hydrant

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Parking

  21. Question 21: Another driver yields the right of way to you. What should you do?

    • A. Wait until they drive off first
    • B. Wave them on anyway
    • C. Go right away

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Intersections and Right-of-Way

  22. Question 22: What does a broken yellow center line mean?

    • A. You may pass when it's safe
    • B. Both lanes go the same way
    • C. Passing is never allowed there

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Pavement Markings

  23. Question 23: You miss your exit. What should you do?

    • A. Cross the median and turn around
    • B. Go on to the next exit
    • C. Back up on the shoulder

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Interstate Highway Driving

  24. Question 24: When must you report a crash to law enforcement?

    • A. Only if you were at fault
    • B. Only if someone is hurt and needs an ambulance
    • C. If there's injury, death, or damage over $500

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Hazardous Conditions and Emergencies

  25. Question 25: What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    • A. The light will soon go green
    • B. Stop completely every time
    • C. Slow down and use caution

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Traffic Signal Lights

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