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Question 1 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You see a car weaving across lanes ahead. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep well back and report it when safe
2. BB. Pass it quickly to get away from it
3. CC. Follow closely so you can watch it
4. DD. Honk until it pulls over

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Question 2 of 30Road signs

When you reach this sign, what must you do?

1. AA. Slow down and go on if no one is coming
2. BB. Stop only if cars are coming from the left
3. CC. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
4. DD. Sound your horn and drive on with care

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Question 3 of 30Speed and following distance

How does higher speed affect what you can see?

1. AA. Your side vision narrows
2. BB. Your side vision widens
3. CC. You see more detail at the sides
4. DD. It has no effect

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Question 4 of 30Signals and pavement markings

A steady yellow X appears over your lane. What does it mean?

1. AA. The lane is open for all traffic
2. BB. The lane is for turning left only
3. CC. You may stop in the lane
4. DD. Get ready to leave the lane safely

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Question 5 of 30Turning, passing and lanes

In what order should you change lanes?

1. AA. Move over first, then signal and check
2. BB. Check your mirrors, move over, then signal
3. CC. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move
4. DD. Signal and move over at the same time

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Question 6 of 30Sharing the road (Mississippi)

You are stopped behind a large truck on an uphill slope in Mississippi. Where in your lane should you stay?

1. AA. To the left, so the driver sees you
2. BB. To the right, near the shoulder
3. CC. In the exact center
4. DD. Close to its back bumper

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Question 7 of 30Road signs

What is this sign warning you about?

1. AA. The road ahead is closed to all traffic
2. BB. A lane ends on the right side of the bridge
3. CC. The road climbs a steep hill ahead
4. DD. The bridge ahead is narrower than the road

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Question 8 of 30Parking and stopping

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

1. AA. Walk around the car to check for children
2. BB. Rev the engine to warn anyone nearby
3. CC. Back out fast to spend less time in the way
4. DD. Rely only on your mirrors and camera

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Question 9 of 30Parking and stopping

How should you pull out of a parallel parking space?

1. AA. Pull out quickly before more cars come
2. BB. Honk to warn traffic, then pull out
3. CC. Back out into the lane, then go forward
4. DD. Signal, check your blind spot, and yield

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Question 10 of 30Right of way

A person is walking across the street in a crosswalk ahead of you. What must you do?

1. AA. Stop and let the person cross
2. BB. Sound your horn so they hurry
3. CC. Drive around them slowly
4. DD. Keep going if you have a green light

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Question 11 of 30Safe driving and hazards

What is an "escape route" when driving?

1. AA. Open space you can steer into
2. BB. A quick road out of the city
3. CC. An exit ramp off a highway
4. DD. A lane for emergency vehicles

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Question 12 of 30Turning, passing and lanes

Where should you not pass on a two-lane road?

1. AA. On a long straight stretch
2. BB. Where the yellow line is broken on your side
3. CC. On a road with a clear view ahead
4. DD. Near a hill, curve, or intersection

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Question 13 of 30Speed and following distance

What is a "space cushion"?

1. AA. A pad that protects you in a crash
2. BB. A lane kept free for buses and taxis
3. CC. Room in the trunk for spare parts
4. DD. Open space around your car on all sides

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Question 14 of 30Signals and pavement markings

Lights are flashing red at a railroad crossing but you see no train. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
2. BB. Go on, since there is no train in sight
3. CC. Slow down and cross with care if it is clear
4. DD. Drive around the gates if they are down

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Question 15 of 30Speed and following distance (Mississippi)

Outside a business or home district in Mississippi, how close may a truck follow another truck when not passing?

1. AA. No closer than 150 feet
2. BB. No closer than 400 feet
3. CC. No closer than 600 feet
4. DD. No closer than 300 feet

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Question 16 of 30Right of way

A bus has stopped at a crosswalk to let people cross. You are in the next lane. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop, and do not pass the bus
2. BB. Speed up to pass the bus
3. CC. Change lanes and pass the bus
4. DD. Sound your horn as you pass

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Question 17 of 30Signals and pavement markings

A flashing "DON'T WALK" or raised hand signal means people on foot should:

1. AA. Cross quickly before it turns steady
2. BB. Stop and wait in the middle of the road
3. CC. Cross only if they can run the whole way
4. DD. Not start, but finish if already crossing

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Question 18 of 30Safe driving and hazards (Mississippi)

Your car breaks down on a Mississippi highway and you must walk for help. Where should you walk?

1. AA. On the right side, with traffic
2. BB. On the left side, facing traffic
3. CC. Along the center median
4. DD. In the right lane, near the edge

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Question 19 of 30Right of way

Which statement about the right-of-way is true?

1. AA. No driver should insist on taking it
2. BB. The faster car always has the right-of-way
3. CC. You can take it if you honk first
4. DD. It always goes to the larger vehicle

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Question 20 of 30Alcohol, drugs and penalties

In most states, where is an open container of alcohol not allowed?

1. AA. In the locked trunk while you drive
2. BB. In your own home with the door shut
3. CC. In a sealed bag from the store
4. DD. In the passenger area of a car on the road

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Question 21 of 30Sharing the road (Mississippi)

A bicycle ahead of you is going your way in a Mississippi no-passing zone. May you pass it?

1. AA. No, never in a no-passing zone
2. BB. Yes, when it is safe to do so
3. CC. Only if the cyclist waves you on
4. DD. Only on a four-lane road

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Question 22 of 30Road signs

You are on the main road and see this sign. What is the best thing to do?

1. AA. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed
2. BB. Speed up so no one can get in front of you
3. CC. Stop and wait until no cars are joining
4. DD. Hold your speed and let them find a gap

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Question 23 of 30Road signs (Mississippi)

In rural Mississippi, how far before the tracks is the round yellow railroad warning sign normally posted?

1. AA. 2 to 3 miles
2. BB. 120 to 180 feet
3. CC. 500 to 900 feet
4. DD. 1,500 to 2,000 feet

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Question 24 of 30Signals and pavement markings

What do two solid yellow lines down the center of the road mean?

1. AA. Passing is allowed from both sides
2. BB. The lane is for turning left only
3. CC. The road is one-way
4. DD. No passing from either side

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Question 25 of 30Signals and pavement markings (Mississippi)

In Mississippi, what does a single solid white line between two lanes going the same way tell you?

1. AA. You may cross it freely
2. BB. The left lane is for buses only
3. CC. Crossing it is discouraged
4. DD. Oncoming traffic is on the other side

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Question 26 of 30Parking and stopping (Mississippi)

A sign is posted at a Mississippi fire station driveway. How far from the entrance must you park?

1. AA. At least 75 feet
2. BB. At least 35 feet
3. CC. At least 45 feet
4. DD. At least 90 feet

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Question 27 of 30Parking and stopping

Your car is parked on a downhill slope beside a curb. How should the front wheels point?

1. AA. Away from the curb
2. BB. Straight ahead
3. CC. Toward the middle of the road
4. DD. Toward the curb

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Question 28 of 30Safe driving and hazards

You see children playing near the road ahead. What is a good step to take?

1. AA. Speed up to get past them before they move
2. BB. Honk the whole time
3. CC. Move to the center line
4. DD. Cover the brake so you can stop fast

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Question 29 of 30Speed and following distance (Mississippi)

What is the top speed limit for cars on Mississippi interstates?

1. AA. 60 mph
2. BB. 70 mph
3. CC. 75 mph
4. DD. 80 mph

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Question 30 of 30Road signs

A sign says "REDUCED SPEED AHEAD". What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up before the limit changes
2. BB. Get ready to slow down to a lower limit
3. CC. Stop at the next sign and wait
4. DD. Move over to the left lane at once

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Practice test 2 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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