Mississippi Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: A regular DUI, not a Zero Tolerance DUI

If a driver under 21 has a BAC of .08% or higher, the offense is classified as a regular DUI — not as a Zero Tolerance DUI. Zero Tolerance covers the .02% up to (but not including) .08% range.

Correct answer: Any operator or passenger, regardless of age

A crash helmet must be worn if operating or riding any motorcycle or motor scooter upon the public roads or highways of Mississippi. The helmet must comply with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines.

Correct answer: Sharply to the left

In an uphill position with a curb, turn your wheels sharply to the left. If the vehicle rolls back, the rear of a wheel catches the curb and stops it.

Correct answer: Turn off the engine, stay in the vehicle, and keep your hands visible

Turn off the engine and any audio, stay in your vehicle unless directed to exit, and keep your hands on the wheel or in a visible location. Wait for the officer’s instructions before reaching for documents.

Correct answer: Pedestrians, whether or not the crosswalk is marked

In crosswalks, pedestrians always have the right of way, whether the crosswalk is marked or not. You must also yield to bicycles exactly as you would to any other vehicle.

Correct answer: Not allowed

Writing, sending, or reading text messages while driving is not allowed. If you must make a phone call while driving, a hands-free device is recommended.

Correct answer: When you can see the truck’s front wheels in your rearview mirror

Before returning to the lane of a vehicle you have passed, move back only when you can see the front wheels of the truck meeting the pavement in your rearview mirror. Then maintain your speed.

Correct answer: Continue straight or turn left if you travel in that lane

A two-headed arrow pointing both straight and to the left means you may continue straight or turn left if you travel in that lane. Follow the arrow painted in your lane.

Correct answer: 45 mph

A school bus transporting children to and from school on regular routes may travel no faster than 45 mph. On the interstate, a school bus may travel up to 65 mph.

Correct answer: Preparing to turn left; it is not for through travel or passing

A two-way center turn lane is used only when preparing to turn left. It is never used for normal travel or for passing.

Correct answer: Yes, but refusing carries consequences

You have the right to refuse the officer’s request. However, refusal carries automatic consequences under the Implied Consent Law, including an administrative license suspension.

Correct answer: Within sixty days

A new resident must obtain a Mississippi driver’s license within sixty days of moving, and a Mississippi license plate/tag within thirty days.

Correct answer: Sharply to the right

In an uphill position with no curb, turn your wheels sharply to the right, so that if the vehicle rolls it moves away from traffic and toward the edge of the road.

Correct answer: Turn on your interior lights

Turn on your interior lights if you are pulled over at night to assist with visibility. This helps the officer see inside the vehicle and keeps everyone safer.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop at the crosswalk and yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection

At a stop sign you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop at the crosswalk and yield the right of way to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection. You may proceed carefully only when the way is completely clear.

Correct answer: Not drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see

Visibility is greatly reduced at night — you can only see as far as your headlights reach. Do not over-drive your headlights: never drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see.

Correct answer: Not pass it on the right, since it may be making a right turn

Large vehicles need extra space and swing to the left of the lane before turning right. To avoid a crash, do not pass a truck on the right if there is any possibility it might be turning right.

Correct answer: Only in preparation to turn left or right across the opposite lanes

A center turn lane may be used only in preparation to turn across the opposite lanes. It is never used for passing or for normal travel.

Correct answer: Ideal driving conditions — you must slow down when weather or visibility is poor

Posted speed limits are intended for ideal conditions. Reduce speed on curves, when approaching intersections, on narrow or twisting roads, when traffic is congested, or when weather or visibility is poor.

Correct answer: No — the driver behind is responsible for determining whether it is safe to pass

Do not use your left signal to let a vehicle behind you know it is safe to pass. The driver behind you is responsible for determining whether it is safe to pass.