Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License Testing Study Guide / Actual
Exam Q&A, 2025/2026.
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for
a long time? - You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? - 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? - 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 - 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? - 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? - Be sure the way
is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - Minutes after beginning of the
rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - Slow down and exercise caution
when entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - 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? -
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? - Under ideal driving/weather
conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - 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? - 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? - 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? - You could be
distracted and accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the
curb? - 12 inches
What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? - Follow his
instructions...his instructions override signals and signs
, Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License Testing Study Guide / Actual
Exam Q&A, 2025/2026.
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about t make on
the highway? - Your signals.
When waiting to make a left turn what should you do? - Keep you tires facing straight
ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.
Where do most accidents occur? - Intersections
What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate? - Do not stop—continue
off exit and turn
What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout? - Do not brake suddenly; remove
foot from accelerator and slowly apply your brake
Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, parallel to the curb, what
should you do? - Turn your wheel toward the curb and apply parking brake.
One a two-way, four lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn? - a. Left
lane
Why are rear end collisions so common on interstate highways? - Tailgating
If you are travelling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustment s must
you make when other vehicles are entering the highway? - Merge into left lane when
safely possible to allow them entry onto the interstate.
What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where
there is no marked crosswalk? - Yield to the pedestrian and give them right of way
What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi's DUI laws? - 1 year
suspension of license, $250-1000 fine, up to 48 hours jail time
If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should
you do? - STOP
If you are driving slower than other traffic on interstate, which lane should you use? -
Right
What is speed limit on interstate? - 70
What percent of accidents do drivers cause? - 85%
How should you treat a bicycle on the road? - Like any other vehicle
What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle? - Look be sure the
way is clear
What is a traffic lane? - Any lane on a street, road or highway
If you are involved in an accident what info should you give the other driver? - Your
name and address, license plate number and show them your license; when authorities
arrive, provide insurance info
What does a flashing light or ringing bell at railroad crossing signify? - A train is coming
—STOP
As a general rule what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into skid? - Turn with
the skid
At night when is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam? - When on empty
roads with no other vehicles within 500 feet
What light beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog? - LOW
When is passing permitted? - On four lane roads at any time safe and on two lane roads
if your side of road has dotted yellow line and way is clear
When entering interstate highway from the acceleration lane how fast should you go? -
Cruising speed
Exam Q&A, 2025/2026.
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for
a long time? - You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? - 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? - 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 - 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? - 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? - Be sure the way
is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - Minutes after beginning of the
rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - Slow down and exercise caution
when entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - 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? -
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? - Under ideal driving/weather
conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - 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? - 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? - 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? - You could be
distracted and accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the
curb? - 12 inches
What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? - Follow his
instructions...his instructions override signals and signs
, Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License Testing Study Guide / Actual
Exam Q&A, 2025/2026.
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about t make on
the highway? - Your signals.
When waiting to make a left turn what should you do? - Keep you tires facing straight
ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.
Where do most accidents occur? - Intersections
What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate? - Do not stop—continue
off exit and turn
What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout? - Do not brake suddenly; remove
foot from accelerator and slowly apply your brake
Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, parallel to the curb, what
should you do? - Turn your wheel toward the curb and apply parking brake.
One a two-way, four lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn? - a. Left
lane
Why are rear end collisions so common on interstate highways? - Tailgating
If you are travelling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustment s must
you make when other vehicles are entering the highway? - Merge into left lane when
safely possible to allow them entry onto the interstate.
What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where
there is no marked crosswalk? - Yield to the pedestrian and give them right of way
What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi's DUI laws? - 1 year
suspension of license, $250-1000 fine, up to 48 hours jail time
If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should
you do? - STOP
If you are driving slower than other traffic on interstate, which lane should you use? -
Right
What is speed limit on interstate? - 70
What percent of accidents do drivers cause? - 85%
How should you treat a bicycle on the road? - Like any other vehicle
What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle? - Look be sure the
way is clear
What is a traffic lane? - Any lane on a street, road or highway
If you are involved in an accident what info should you give the other driver? - Your
name and address, license plate number and show them your license; when authorities
arrive, provide insurance info
What does a flashing light or ringing bell at railroad crossing signify? - A train is coming
—STOP
As a general rule what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into skid? - Turn with
the skid
At night when is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam? - When on empty
roads with no other vehicles within 500 feet
What light beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog? - LOW
When is passing permitted? - On four lane roads at any time safe and on two lane roads
if your side of road has dotted yellow line and way is clear
When entering interstate highway from the acceleration lane how fast should you go? -
Cruising speed
