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Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License
Testing Study Guide Questions With Verified
Answers
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long
time? - answer✔You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? -
answer✔So as not to blind the other driver
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire, police,
ambulance) flashing its emergency lights? - answer✔Pull as far over to right as possible.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle while flashing its
emergency lights - answer✔Continue quickly, cautiously and pull over to the right as soon as
safely possible.
When making a turn at an intersection what is the first thing you should do? - answer✔Know
where you want to go before you get to the intersection and look both ways.
What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space? - answer✔Be sure the way
is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - answer✔Minutes after beginning of the
rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - answer✔Slow down and exercise caution
when entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - answer✔Come to a complete stop and proceed
with caution when intersection is clear
If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation what should you do? -
answer✔Defer to person on the right and if it comes to it wave other person through—it's not
worth an accident just allow the other person right of way.
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When may you drive at posted speed limits in Mississippi? - answer✔Under ideal
driving/weather conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - answer✔1. Know where you
want to turn. I
2. Signal what you intend to do.
3. Get into the correct lane as soon as possible.
4. Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn.
5. Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
6. Complete the turn at aconsistent speed.
7. Finish the turn in the proper lane
As a driver what is your responsibility to pedestrians? - answer✔Stay in control don't try to
anticipate the actions of a pedestrian. Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian right of
way.
What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury of $1000
or more in property damage? - answer✔Immediately call the authorities and provide other
driver with your name and address and show them your license and give them your license
plate number. When authorities arrive, provide your insurance information.
Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed? - answer✔You could be
distracted and accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb? -
answer✔12 inches
What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? - answer✔Follow his
instructions...his instructions override signals and signs
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about t make on the
highway? - answer✔Your signals.
When waiting to make a left turn what should you do? - answer✔Keep you tires facing straight
ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.
Where do most accidents occur? - answer✔Intersections
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11/14/2024 12:19 PM
Mississippi Drivers' Permit & License
Testing Study Guide Questions With Verified
Answers
When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long
time? - answer✔You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.
When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? -
answer✔So as not to blind the other driver
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire, police,
ambulance) flashing its emergency lights? - answer✔Pull as far over to right as possible.
What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle while flashing its
emergency lights - answer✔Continue quickly, cautiously and pull over to the right as soon as
safely possible.
When making a turn at an intersection what is the first thing you should do? - answer✔Know
where you want to go before you get to the intersection and look both ways.
What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space? - answer✔Be sure the way
is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.
When are paved road most likely to be their slickest? - answer✔Minutes after beginning of the
rainstorm.
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? - answer✔Slow down and exercise caution
when entering intersection.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - answer✔Come to a complete stop and proceed
with caution when intersection is clear
If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation what should you do? -
answer✔Defer to person on the right and if it comes to it wave other person through—it's not
worth an accident just allow the other person right of way.
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, ©BRIGHTSTARS EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/14/2024 12:19 PM
When may you drive at posted speed limits in Mississippi? - answer✔Under ideal
driving/weather conditions.
As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? - answer✔1. Know where you
want to turn. I
2. Signal what you intend to do.
3. Get into the correct lane as soon as possible.
4. Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn.
5. Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
6. Complete the turn at aconsistent speed.
7. Finish the turn in the proper lane
As a driver what is your responsibility to pedestrians? - answer✔Stay in control don't try to
anticipate the actions of a pedestrian. Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian right of
way.
What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury of $1000
or more in property damage? - answer✔Immediately call the authorities and provide other
driver with your name and address and show them your license and give them your license
plate number. When authorities arrive, provide your insurance information.
Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed? - answer✔You could be
distracted and accident prone
What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb? -
answer✔12 inches
What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? - answer✔Follow his
instructions...his instructions override signals and signs
What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about t make on the
highway? - answer✔Your signals.
When waiting to make a left turn what should you do? - answer✔Keep you tires facing straight
ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.
Where do most accidents occur? - answer✔Intersections
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