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Question 1 of 30Emergencies and equipment

Your gas pedal sticks down. What should you do?

1. AA. Turn off the key while moving fast
2. BB. Pump the gas pedal
3. CC. Shift to neutral and brake
4. DD. Pull the parking brake hard

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Question 2 of 30Road signs

You come to this sign. There is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?

1. AA. In the middle of the intersection, so you can see both ways
2. BB. Before you enter the intersection, where you can see
3. CC. Next to the sign post, even if you cannot see
4. DD. Nowhere; with no line you only need to slow down

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Question 3 of 30Turning, passing and lanes

In a roundabout with two lanes, how do you choose your lane?

1. AA. Inside the roundabout, as you go round
2. BB. Always use the inside lane to be safe
3. CC. Always use the outside lane to be safe
4. DD. Before you enter, based on your exit

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Question 4 of 30Signals and pavement markings

What should you do at a flashing red light?

1. AA. Slow down and go without stopping
2. BB. Wait there until it turns green
3. CC. Stop fully, then go when it is safe
4. DD. Go without stopping if you are turning right

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Question 5 of 30Parking and stopping

When you finish parallel parking, where should your car be?

1. AA. At an angle, with the back sticking out
2. BB. Close to and lined up with the curb
3. CC. Touching the bumper of the car behind
4. DD. With two wheels up on the sidewalk

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Question 6 of 30Safe driving and hazards (Mississippi)

Under Mississippi law, which of these is not allowed while driving?

1. AA. Reading social media on a hand-held phone
2. BB. Listening to the radio at low volume
3. CC. Hearing a voice give map directions
4. DD. Talking with a passenger

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Question 7 of 30Road signs

A sign shaped like a triangle with one point facing down means:

1. AA. Stop
2. BB. No passing zone
3. CC. Yield
4. DD. Road work ahead

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Question 8 of 30Safe driving and hazards

Why is driving at night riskier than in the day?

1. AA. Roads are busier at night than by day
2. BB. You cannot see as far or as clearly
3. CC. Speed limits are higher at night
4. DD. Cars run worse when it is cold

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Question 9 of 30Safe driving and hazards

Which headlights should you use in fog?

1. AA. High beams
2. BB. Parking lights only
3. CC. Low beams
4. DD. No lights

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Question 10 of 30Signals and pavement markings

A row of white triangles across your lane points toward you. What does it mean?

1. AA. Speed bumps are ahead
2. BB. Yield at that line
3. CC. A bike lane starts here
4. DD. A school is ahead

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Question 11 of 30Emergencies and equipment

Your car stalls on the railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?

1. AA. Get out and walk away at an angle toward the train
2. BB. Stay in the car and try to restart it
3. CC. Get out and stand close by to wave it down
4. DD. Run straight down the tracks away from it

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Question 12 of 30Turning, passing and lanes

You are passing a car and an oncoming car appears sooner than you thought. What is the best thing to do?

1. AA. Drop back behind the car you were passing
2. BB. Speed up and finish the pass anyway
3. CC. Drive onto the left shoulder to let it by
4. DD. Honk and stay where you are beside it

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Question 13 of 30Turning, passing and lanes

What is the acceleration lane on a highway on-ramp for?

1. AA. To speed up to match highway traffic
2. BB. To stop and wait for a gap in traffic
3. CC. To pass slow cars on the highway
4. DD. To park if you have an emergency

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Question 14 of 30Signals and pavement markings

You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are not working at all. In general, what should you do?

1. AA. Go through at normal speed
2. BB. Treat it as an all-way stop
3. CC. Treat it as a yield for you only
4. DD. Turn around and find another road

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Question 15 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Mississippi)

After refusing a Mississippi breath test, you get a receipt for your license. How long does it work as your permit to drive?

1. AA. 7 days
2. BB. 14 days
3. CC. 45 days
4. DD. 75 days

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Question 16 of 30Turning, passing and lanes

You miss your exit on the highway. What should you do?

1. AA. Back up on the shoulder
2. BB. Stop and wait for a gap
3. CC. Go on to the next exit
4. DD. Make a U-turn across the median

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Question 17 of 30Road signs

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

1. AA. A road that dips under water when it rains
2. BB. A speed limit for tall trucks
3. CC. A narrow lane with little room at the sides
4. DD. An overpass or bridge with limited space above

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Question 18 of 30Licensing and insurance (Mississippi)

Before a Mississippi teen under 17 gets a license, a parent, teacher, or guardian must swear they saw the teen drive for at least how long?

1. AA. 20 hours
2. BB. 40 hours
3. CC. 50 hours
4. DD. 80 hours

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Question 19 of 30Right of way

Two cars reach an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time. Who should yield?

1. AA. The driver on the left
2. BB. The driver on the right
3. CC. The driver going straight
4. DD. The driver who is younger

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Question 20 of 30Sharing the road

You are behind a truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does this mean?

1. AA. You are at a safe distance
2. BB. The truck is about to stop
3. CC. The truck driver cannot see you
4. DD. The truck has no side mirrors at all

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Question 21 of 30Licensing and insurance (Mississippi)

What is the minimum Mississippi liability insurance for injury to one person in one crash?

1. AA. $20,000
2. BB. $25,000
3. CC. $30,000
4. DD. $40,000

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Question 22 of 30Road signs

What does this sign tell you?

1. AA. The traffic light ahead is broken
2. BB. There is a stop sign ahead
3. CC. An officer directs traffic ahead
4. DD. There is a traffic light ahead

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Question 23 of 30Road signs (Mississippi)

According to the Mississippi manual, a speed limit sign shows the top speed for what kind of conditions?

1. AA. Ideal driving conditions
2. BB. Night driving only
3. CC. Heavy traffic only
4. DD. Rain or fog only

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Question 24 of 30Signals and pavement markings

A wide white line across your lane at an intersection shows:

1. AA. Where to speed up to cross the street
2. BB. Where you may park for a short time
3. CC. The edge of a bike lane
4. DD. Where to stop for a sign or signal

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Question 25 of 30Safe driving and hazards (Mississippi)

You are stranded on a Mississippi interstate. What does the manual tell you to do?

1. AA. Stand beside the car and wave
2. BB. Walk to the next exit
3. CC. Ask a passing driver for a ride
4. DD. Stay in the car with the doors locked

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Question 26 of 30Licensing and insurance (Mississippi)

According to the Mississippi manual, what may a person do who first applies for a license at age 17?

1. AA. Apply right away for a regular license
2. BB. Hold a permit for nine months first
3. CC. Get a provisional license first
4. DD. Wait until they turn 19

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Question 27 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Can an energy drink make up for the effects of alcohol?

1. AA. Yes, it cancels the alcohol
2. BB. Yes, if you drink two
3. CC. No, you are still impaired
4. DD. Yes, for short trips

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Question 28 of 30Right of way

You turn right on a green light. A person is crossing the street you are turning onto. Who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. You do, since your light is green
2. BB. Whoever reached the corner first
3. CC. The person crossing
4. DD. You do, if you signaled early

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Question 29 of 30Signals and pavement markings (Mississippi)

On a Mississippi road, two lanes going the same way are split by a double solid white line. May you cross it?

1. AA. Yes, to pass a slower car
2. BB. Yes, if you signal first
3. CC. Yes, but only at night
4. DD. No, it is not allowed

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Question 30 of 30Road signs

A sign says "DEAD END" or "NO OUTLET". What does it tell you?

1. AA. The road is closed for repairs
2. BB. You must turn around right now
3. CC. The road is for local buses and taxis only
4. DD. The road does not connect to another road

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the Computerized Exam (knowledge exam for the Regular Learner's Permit) (the Mississippi Department of Public Safety): 30 questions, 24 to pass — the commonly reported format; the Mississippi Department of Public Safety does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice tests are untimed.

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