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? - AnswerYou may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? -
AnswerSo 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? - AnswerPull 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 - AnswerContinue 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? -
AnswerKnow 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? - AnswerBe
sure the way is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - AnswerMinutes after
beginning of the rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - AnswerSlow down and exercise
caution when entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - AnswerCome 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? -
AnswerDefer 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? - AnswerUnder ideal
driving/weather conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - Answer1. 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? - AnswerStay 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? - AnswerImmediately 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? - AnswerYou could be
distracted and accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the
curb? - Answer12 inches
What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? -
AnswerFollow his instructions...his instructions override signals and signs
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about t make on
the highway? - AnswerYour signals.
When waiting to make a left turn what should you do? - AnswerKeep you tires facing
straight ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.
Where do most accidents occur? - AnswerIntersections
What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate? - AnswerDo not stop
—continue off exit and turn
What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout? - AnswerDo 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? - AnswerTurn 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? -
Answera. Left lane
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? - AnswerYou may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? -
AnswerSo 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? - AnswerPull 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 - AnswerContinue 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? -
AnswerKnow 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? - AnswerBe
sure the way is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - AnswerMinutes after
beginning of the rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - AnswerSlow down and exercise
caution when entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - AnswerCome 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? -
AnswerDefer 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? - AnswerUnder ideal
driving/weather conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - Answer1. 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? - AnswerStay 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? - AnswerImmediately 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? - AnswerYou could be
distracted and accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the
curb? - Answer12 inches
What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? -
AnswerFollow his instructions...his instructions override signals and signs
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about t make on
the highway? - AnswerYour signals.
When waiting to make a left turn what should you do? - AnswerKeep you tires facing
straight ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.
Where do most accidents occur? - AnswerIntersections
What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate? - AnswerDo not stop
—continue off exit and turn
What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout? - AnswerDo 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? - AnswerTurn 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? -
Answera. Left lane
