Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License Testing Study Guide Rated A
Safe Driving
When driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time?
a) You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
b) You may get bored and take your eyes off the road.
c) You...
Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License Testing Study Guide Rated A
Safe Driving
When driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time?
a) You may become too relaxed and lose concentration. ✅
b) You may get bored and take your eyes off the road.
c) You may get distracted by the scenery.
d) You may not be able to keep up with the speed of the vehicle.
Emergency Situations
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire, police, ambulance)
flashing its emergency lights?
a) Pull over to the left as soon as possible.
b) Continue quickly and cautiously, and pull over to the right as soon as safely possible. ✅
c) Speed up to try to get away from the emergency vehicle.
d) Ignore the emergency vehicle and continue driving.
Traffic Signals
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
a) Come to a complete stop and proceed with caution when entering the intersection.
b) Slow down and exercise caution when entering the intersection. ✅
c) Come to a complete stop and do not proceed until the signal turns green.
, d) Speed up to try to beat the red light.
Defensive Driving
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about to make on the highway?
a) Your signals. ✅
b) Honking your horn repeatedly.
c) Flipping on your high beams.
d) Using your hazard lights.
Road Safety
Where do most accidents occur?
a) On straight stretches of highway.
b) At intersections. ✅
c) On curves or bends in the road.
d) When merging onto a new highway.
Emergency Situations
What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout?
a) Brake suddenly to try to stop the vehicle.
b) Remove your foot from the accelerator and slowly apply your brakes. ✅
c) Shift into neutral and coast to a stop.
d) Try to steer away from the skid.
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