Mississippi Drivers' Permit &
License Testing Study Guide
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) with
Verified Answers
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time? -
Answer: You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? - Answer: So as not
to blind the other driver
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire, police, ambulance)
flashing its emergency lights? - Answer: Pull as far over to right as possible.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle while flashing its emergency
lights - Answer: Continue quickly, cautiously and pull over to the right as soon as safely possible.
When making a turn at an intersection what is the first thing you should do? - Answer: Know where you
want to go before you get to the intersection and look both ways.
What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space? - Answer: Be sure the way is clear
in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - Answer: Minutes after beginning of the
rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - Answer: Slow down and exercise caution when
entering intersection.
, What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - Answer: Come to a complete stop and proceed with
caution when intersection is clear
If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation what should you do? - Answer: Defer
to person on the right and if it comes to it wave other person through—it's not worth an accident just
allow the other person right of way.
When may you drive at posted speed limits in Mississippi? - Answer: Under ideal driving/weather
conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - Answer: 1. Know where you want to
turn. I
2. Signal what you intend to do.
3. Get into the correct lane as soon as possible.
4. Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn.
5. Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
6. Complete the turn at aconsistent speed.
7. Finish the turn in the proper lane
As a driver what is your responsibility to pedestrians? - Answer: Stay in control don't try to anticipate the
actions of a pedestrian. Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian right of way.
What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury of $1000 or more
in property damage? - Answer: Immediately call the authorities and provide other driver with your name
and address and show them your license and give them your license plate number. When authorities
arrive, provide your insurance information.
Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed? - Answer: You could be distracted and
accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb? - Answer: 12
inches
License Testing Study Guide
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) with
Verified Answers
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time? -
Answer: You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? - Answer: So as not
to blind the other driver
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire, police, ambulance)
flashing its emergency lights? - Answer: Pull as far over to right as possible.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle while flashing its emergency
lights - Answer: Continue quickly, cautiously and pull over to the right as soon as safely possible.
When making a turn at an intersection what is the first thing you should do? - Answer: Know where you
want to go before you get to the intersection and look both ways.
What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space? - Answer: Be sure the way is clear
in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - Answer: Minutes after beginning of the
rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - Answer: Slow down and exercise caution when
entering intersection.
, What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - Answer: Come to a complete stop and proceed with
caution when intersection is clear
If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation what should you do? - Answer: Defer
to person on the right and if it comes to it wave other person through—it's not worth an accident just
allow the other person right of way.
When may you drive at posted speed limits in Mississippi? - Answer: Under ideal driving/weather
conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - Answer: 1. Know where you want to
turn. I
2. Signal what you intend to do.
3. Get into the correct lane as soon as possible.
4. Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn.
5. Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
6. Complete the turn at aconsistent speed.
7. Finish the turn in the proper lane
As a driver what is your responsibility to pedestrians? - Answer: Stay in control don't try to anticipate the
actions of a pedestrian. Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian right of way.
What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury of $1000 or more
in property damage? - Answer: Immediately call the authorities and provide other driver with your name
and address and show them your license and give them your license plate number. When authorities
arrive, provide your insurance information.
Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed? - Answer: You could be distracted and
accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb? - Answer: 12
inches
