Mississippi DMV quick permit practice test 1
A short Mississippi permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Mississippi Driver's Manual. This one draws mostly on Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints (2), Pavement Markings (2), and Traffic Signal Lights (2). It starts with: "How dangerous are mental distractions compared with taking your eyes off the road?" Every answer is explained.
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- Questions
- 12
- Official handbook
- Mississippi Driver's Manual
Practice questions
Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered
How dangerous are mental distractions compared with taking your eyes off the road?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the Mississippi Driver's Manual.
- License Requirements1 question
- Pavement Markings2 questions
- Railroad Crossings1 question
- Required Vehicle Documentation1 question
- Rules of the Road and Safe Driving1 question
- Safe Driving Basics1 question
- Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints2 questions
- Traffic Signal Lights2 questions
- Vehicle Equipment1 question
All 12 questions on this test
Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.
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
Question 2: A left-pointing arrow is painted in your lane. What must you do?
- A. Go straight or turn left
- B. Merge left before the intersection
- C. Turn left
Question 3: 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
Question 4: Where should you never stop your car?
- A. On any part of a crosswalk
- B. Behind the crosswalk at a red light
- C. In a marked parking space
Question 5: A pedestrian signal starts flashing after someone has begun to cross. What should they do?
- A. Go back to the curb they left
- B. Keep crossing
- C. Stop in the middle and wait
Question 6: Which of these is illegal on a private car in Mississippi?
- A. A spotlight
- B. A working horn
- C. A siren
Question 7: 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
Question 8: A 5-year-old is under 4 feet 9 inches tall. What must they ride in?
- A. A rear-facing infant car seat
- B. A belt-positioning booster seat
- C. An adult seat belt, used on its own
Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints
Question 9: 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
Question 10: Children in what weight range should use a booster seat?
- A. 80 to 100 pounds
- B. 20 to 30 pounds
- C. 40 to 65 pounds
Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints
Question 11: Can you show proof of insurance on your phone?
- A. Yes
- B. No, only a paper card is accepted
- C. Only if the officer agrees first
Source:Mississippi Driver's Manual, Required Vehicle Documentation
Question 12: What does a green arrow give you?
- A. A protected turn
- B. A warning that the light will change
- C. A turn that yields to oncoming cars
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