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Mississippi Permit Practice Test 2
20 new questions · no repeats from Test 1 · Updated July 12, 2026
A fresh 20 — no overlap with Test 1 — weighted toward the rules-of-the-road and safety questions people miss most. The real Mississippi exam is 30 questions at 80% to pass — that 80% bar ties Mississippi with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. Under Mississippi’s Implied Consent Law, by operating a motor vehicle in the state you have agreed to:
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Correct answer: Testing for intoxicating substances in your body if an officer suspects impairment
When you operate a vehicle in Mississippi, you give your implied consent to testing for intoxicating substances. If an officer has good reason to suspect impairment, they can request a breath or chemical test.
2. What must you always do while operating a motor vehicle in Mississippi?
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Correct answer: Have your Driver’s License in your possession
You must always have your Driver’s License in your possession while operating a motor vehicle.
3. When parking a vehicle with a standard (manual) transmission, you should put the gear in:
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Correct answer: Low
On a standard transmission, put the gear in low when parking. On an automatic, put it in park. Either way, set the parking brake firmly.
4. At the scene of an accident, you should give the other parties your:
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Correct answer: Name, address, license plate number, and insurance information
Give all other parties your name, address, license plate number, and insurance information — and for your own protection, get the same information from them.
5. You approach an intersection and cannot see the entire intersection clearly. What should you do?
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Correct answer: Slow down, proceed cautiously, and look in both directions as you cross
If you cannot see the entire intersection as you approach, slow down and proceed cautiously, and be sure to look in both directions as you cross.
6. Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel?
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Correct answer: At the 3 and 9 o’clock positions
Place both hands on opposite sides of the wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. The old 2-and-10 position is no longer recommended because it can be dangerous in a vehicle with airbags.
7. When you are following a large vehicle at night, you should:
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Correct answer: Dim your headlights
When following a large vehicle at night, always dim your headlights. Bright lights can blind the driver when they reflect off the vehicle’s large side mirrors.
8. You are traveling next to a broken yellow line paired with a solid yellow line, with the broken line closest to your lane. What may you do?
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Correct answer: Pass with caution when the oncoming lane is clear
When a broken yellow line and a solid yellow line are paired, the driver on the side with the broken line closest to their lane may pass with caution. If the solid line is closest to your lane, passing is forbidden.
9. What is the posted speed limit on the Natchez Trace Parkway?
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Correct answer: 50 mph
The maximum speed on the Natchez Trace Parkway is 50 mph. The parkway is administered by the National Park Service.
10. You may never cross a double yellow line — not even to:
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Correct answer: Pass a slow-moving car
Never cross a double yellow line, not even to pass a slow-moving car, because you would be driving into oncoming traffic.
11. A breath or chemical test requested under the Implied Consent Law measures your:
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Correct answer: Blood alcohol content (BAC)
These tests measure your blood alcohol content (BAC). An officer may request one when there is good reason to suspect you are operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
12. What additional credential do you need to legally operate a motorcycle or motor scooter in Mississippi?
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Correct answer: A Motorcycle Endorsement added to your Driver’s License
To operate a motor-driven cycle you must obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement to go along with your Driver’s License, which requires passing a computerized test and a skills test.
13. When you park facing downhill, you should turn your front wheels:
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Correct answer: Sharply toward the right
In a downhill position, turn your wheels sharply to the right, whether or not there is a curb. That way, if the vehicle rolls, it rolls toward the curb or off the road rather than into traffic.
14. When an officer stops you and you see the emergency lights, you should:
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Correct answer: Signal and pull off to the side of the roadway as soon as it is safe
Activate your turn signal and pull off or to the side of the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so. Stay calm and cooperate with the officer.
15. Traffic is blocked ahead as you approach an intersection. What should you do?
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Correct answer: Stop before you reach the crosswalk and wait for traffic to move
If traffic is blocked when you approach an intersection, stop before you reach the crosswalk and wait for traffic to move so you do not block the intersection.
16. Which of these should you do before you begin driving?
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Correct answer: Adjust your seat and mirrors and fasten your seat belt
Before you drive, make sure you have your license, adjust your seat so you can reach the wheel and pedals, fasten your seat belt, and adjust your rearview and sideview mirrors.
17. Compared with passing a car, passing a large vehicle on a level highway takes:
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Correct answer: 3 to 5 seconds longer
On a level highway, it takes 3 to 5 seconds longer to pass a large vehicle than to pass a car. Be sure the passing lane is clear and you are in a legal passing zone before you begin.
18. What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?
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Correct answer: Traffic travels in the same direction and you may change lanes when safe
A broken white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, and a vehicle may cross the line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
19. What is the maximum speed in a Mississippi school zone?
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Correct answer: 15 mph
The maximum speed for any vehicle in a school zone is 15 mph during the posted hours — when passing a school during recess or while children are arriving or leaving.
20. If there is no designated turn lane on a multi-lane road, which lane should you use to turn left?
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Correct answer: The lane next to the center
If there is no designated turn lane, use the lane next to the center for turning left. Drive in the extreme right lane except to pass or turn left.
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