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Mississippi DMV driver's license practice test 3

This Mississippi driver's license test has 25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's Manual, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Driving Under the Influence and Implied Consent (2), Large Vehicles and Bicycles (2), and Railroad Crossings (2). You begin with: "You turn 17 before holding your permit for a full year. What can you do?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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You turn 17 before holding your permit for a full year. What can you do?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Mississippi Driver's Manual.

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  1. Question 1: You turn 17 before holding your permit for a full year. What can you do?

    • A. Take a second learner's permit test
    • B. Wait out the full year anyway
    • C. Apply for a Regular License

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, License Requirements

  2. Question 2: A driver under 21 has a BAC of .08%. How is the offense classified?

    • A. A warning only
    • B. A regular DUI
    • C. A Zero Tolerance DUI

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

  3. Question 3: Children under what age should always ride in the back seat?

    • A. 8
    • B. 16
    • C. 13

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints

  4. Question 4: Which arm signal means a left turn?

    • A. Arm down, palm facing back
    • B. Arm straight out
    • C. Arm bent upward at the elbow

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

  5. Question 5: You're driving slower than other traffic on the interstate. Which lane should you use?

    • A. The right lane
    • B. The paved shoulder
    • C. The left lane

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Interstate Highway Driving

  6. Question 6: A solid yellow line is next to a broken yellow line. The solid line is on your side. Can you pass?

    • A. Yes, if the oncoming lane looks clear
    • B. No, passing is forbidden
    • C. Yes, but only during daylight

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Pavement Markings

  7. Question 7: You refuse a breath test. The officer's receipt for your license works as a temporary permit for how long?

    • A. 45 days
    • B. 30 days
    • C. 90 days

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

  8. Question 8: A truck swings left before a right turn. What should you avoid?

    • A. Stopping to let it turn
    • B. Staying behind it
    • C. Passing it on the right

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

  9. Question 9: What is the minimum age for a Mississippi Regular Learner's Permit?

    • A. 14
    • B. 16
    • C. 15

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, License Requirements

  10. Question 10: Two cars arrive at the stop signs of a two-way stop together. One goes straight, one turns across. Who goes?

    • A. The one turning across
    • B. The one going straight
    • C. The one on the left

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

  11. Question 11: You pull out of a driveway with no stop sign. What must you do?

    • A. Merge without stopping if it's clear
    • B. Stop and yield to oncoming traffic
    • C. Honk and then enter the street

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

  12. Question 12: Where should your hands be on the steering wheel?

    • A. At the 3 and 9 o'clock positions
    • B. Both hands at 12 o'clock, near the top
    • C. At the 10 and 2 o'clock positions

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Safe Driving Basics

  13. Question 13: In rural areas, the round railroad advance sign is usually posted how far before the tracks?

    • A. 1 to 2 miles
    • B. About 50 to 100 feet
    • C. 500 to 900 feet

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Railroad Crossings

  14. Question 14: What does a pennant-shaped sign warn you about?

    • A. A school crossing ahead
    • B. A no-passing zone ahead
    • C. A railroad crossing ahead

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

  15. Question 15: A warning sign says the right lane ends. What should you do?

    • A. Stop and wait for a gap
    • B. Merge to the right
    • C. Merge to the left

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

  16. Question 16: What color must your taillight be, and from how far must it be visible?

    • A. White, visible 100 feet behind
    • B. Red, visible 500 feet behind
    • C. Amber, visible 200 feet behind

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Vehicle Equipment

  17. Question 17: What does a flashing red light mean?

    • A. Stay stopped until it turns green
    • B. Slow down and use caution
    • C. Stop, then go when it's safe

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Traffic Signal Lights

  18. Question 18: What shouldn't you do as you drive across railroad tracks?

    • A. Look both ways first
    • B. Keep both hands on the wheel
    • C. Shift gears

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Railroad Crossings

  19. Question 19: You aren't at fault in a crash but have no proof of insurance. What can happen?

    • A. Nothing, since you weren't at fault
    • B. You can still be cited
    • C. The other driver pays your ticket

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

  20. Question 20: What should you do about a reckless driver near you?

    • A. Get out of their way if you can
    • B. Follow them closely to note the plate
    • C. Speed up and pass them quickly

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Safe Driving Basics

  21. Question 21: Two drivers facing each other both want to turn left. How should they turn?

    • A. Each turns to the left of the other
    • B. Each turns to the right of the other
    • C. One waits until the other finishes

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

  22. Question 22: How far before an intersection should you turn on your left signal?

    • A. At least 100 feet
    • B. Right as you start turning
    • C. At least 25 feet

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

  23. Question 23: You're following a large truck at night. What should you do with your headlights?

    • A. Dim them
    • B. Use high beams to see around it
    • C. Turn them off briefly

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

  24. Question 24: How close to a traffic control device can you park on the approach?

    • A. No closer than 10 feet
    • B. No closer than 15 feet
    • C. No closer than 30 feet

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Parking

  25. Question 25: When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?

    • A. Within 500 feet
    • B. Within 200 feet
    • C. Within 1,000 feet

    Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Driving at Night

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