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Mississippi Drivers’ Permit & License
Testing Study Guide 2026 | Complete
MS DMV Written Exam Practice
Questions & Correct Answers | Road
Signs, Traffic Laws & Safe Driving | A+
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When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the
same vehicle for a long time?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......You may become too relaxed and lose
concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your
low beams?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-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
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- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Minutes after beginning of the rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Slow down and exercise caution when
entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Come to a complete stop and proceed with
caution when intersection is clear
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If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation what
should you do?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Under ideal driving/weather conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Stay in control don't try to anticipate the
actions of a pedestrian. Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian
right of way.
Mississippi Drivers’ Permit & License
Testing Study Guide 2026 | Complete
MS DMV Written Exam Practice
Questions & Correct Answers | Road
Signs, Traffic Laws & Safe Driving | A+
Guaranteed
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the
same vehicle for a long time?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......You may become too relaxed and lose
concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your
low beams?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-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
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- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Minutes after beginning of the rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Slow down and exercise caution when
entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Come to a complete stop and proceed with
caution when intersection is clear
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If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation what
should you do?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Under ideal driving/weather conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections?
- --Correct-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?
- --Correct-Answer✅✅.......Stay in control don't try to anticipate the
actions of a pedestrian. Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian
right of way.
