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driver test practice MS

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

No U-Turn

b)

No left turn

c)

No right turn

d)

No turning

2.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A SCHOOL BUS IS STOPPED

AND ITS RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING

a)

You may pass if no children are on the road.

b)

You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.

c)

You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus.

d)

You man not pass if it's on the other side of a divided highway.

3.

YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN FROM A DEDICATED LEFT-TURN LANE WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS FOR YOUR LANE. YOU SHOULD:

a)

Speed up to get through the intersection.

b)

Stop and not turn under any circumstances.

c)

Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.

d)

Go through the intersection since you have the right-of-way.

4.

A RECTANGULAR-SHAPED SIGN IS:

a)

school crossing sign

b)

railroad crossing sign

c)

stop sign

d)

speed limit sign

5.

IF YOUR TURN SIGNALS FAIL, YOU SHOULD USE _____ TO INDICATE YOU ARE TURNING.

a)

your horn

b)

your headlights

c)

hand signals

d)

your emergency flashers

6.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN YOU ARE

a)

entering a traffic circle

b)

backing out of a driveway

c)

leaving a parking space

d)

already in a traffic circle

7.

WHEN PARKING YOUR VEHICLE FACING UPHILL WITH A CURB,

YOU SHOULD POINT YOUR FRONT WHEELS:

a)

into the curb

b)

away from the curb

c)

either into or away from the curb

d)

straight ahead

8.
a)

stop completely, check for pedestrians, and cross traffic

b)

slow down without coming to a complete stop

c)

stop completely and wait for a green light

d)

slow down and check for traffic

9.

TO AVOID ACCIDENTS, DRIVERS SHOULD COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER BY:

a)

signaling when changing lanes/directions, slowing down or stopping

b)

using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary

c)

using emergency flasher/flares/signs as needed

d)

all of the above

10.
a)

may not exit the freeway in this lane

b)

may continue through the interchange or exit the freeway in this lane

c)

may stay in this lane and continue through the interchange

d)

must exit the freeway if you stay in this lane

11.

WHEN PASSING A BICYCLIST, YOU SHOULD:

a)

blast your horn to alert the bicyclist

b)

move as far left as possible

c)

remain in the center of the lane

d)

put on your four-way flashers

12.

A BROKEN WHITE CENTER LINE ON THE ROADWAY MEANS:

a)

no turns are allowed

b)

reduce your speed ahead

c)

you are in a no passing zone

d)

you may change lanes with care

13.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROPER ORDER FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS

a)

red, yellow, green

b)

red, green, yellow

c)

green, red, yellow

d)

green, yellow, red

14.

IF YOU DRIVE AFTER DRINKING, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT

THE FIRST THING ALCOHOL AFFECTS IS:

a)

your hearing

b)

your alertness

c)

your judgment

d)

your vision

15.

A GREEN ARROW SHOWING AT THE SAME TIME AS THE RED TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS:

a)

vehicles going the direction show by the arrow must stop

b)

do not go in the direction of the area until the traffic light turns green

c)

you may go in the direction of the arrow with caution

d)

road closed ahead, go in the direction of the arrow

16.

AFTER A TRAIN HAS PASSED, YOU SHOULD:

a)

wait for a green light

b)

proceed across the track

c)

blow horn and proceed

d)

check again for approaching trains and proceed with caution

17.

ONE OF THE RULES OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING IS

a)

look straight ahead as you drive

b)

stay alert and keep your eyes moving

c)

expect that other drivers will make up for your errors

d)

be confident that you can avoid dangers at the last minute

18.

When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

a)

You must always yield the right-of-way.

b)

You must tell them where to cross the street.

c)

You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

19.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

a)

Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

b)

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

c)

To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.

20.

This road sign means

a)

highway entrance ramp

b)

road widens

c)

right lane ends

21.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

a)

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.

b)

Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.

c)

Visibility is better than on pavement.

22.

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

a)

increase your speed

b)

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

c)

adjust your mirrors

23.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

a)

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.

b)

Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.

c)

Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.

24.

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

a)

Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

b)

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.

c)

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

25.

If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street

instead of in a crosswalk, you:

a)

must stop for them

b)

do not have to stop for them

c)

should honk your horn at them

26.

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

a)

reduce your speed

b)

do not pass

c)

traffic light ahead

27.

Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:

a)

Flash your headlights.

b)

Beep your horn.

c)

See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

28.

Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

a)

Have a yellow background with blue writing.

b)

Have an orange background with black writing

c)

Have a red background with green writing.

29.

When turning left at an intersection:

a)

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

b)

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

c)

You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

30.

If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:

a)

No different than normal.

b)

Farther from the car ahead than normal.

c)

Closer to the car ahead than normal

31.

You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

a)

Small vehicle drivers cannot adequately see large trucks and buses in their rearview mirrors.

b)

Large trucks and buses, due to their size and weight, require longer distances to stop than smaller passenger vehicles.

c)

Large trucks and buses travel at a higher speeds than small vehicles.

32.

When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

a)

high beam headlights

b)

low beam headlights

c)

four-way flashers

33.

A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

a)

You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes.

b)

You do not need to signal to turn from the indicated lane.

c)

You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

34.

This road sign means:

a)

intersection ahead

b)

steep grade ahead

c)

winding road

35.

Blind spots are:

a)

Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.

b)

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

c)

Traffic control devices

36.

What does this sign mean

a)

stop and then proceed when no cars, pedestrians, or bicyclist are coming.

b)

wrong way, do not enter

c)

slow down, prepare to stop to let oncoming vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians pass before you proceed

37.

This sign means

a)

school zone

b)

no passing zone

c)

railroad ahead

38.

If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals for you to stop, you should:

a)

obey the officer

b)

obey the traffic signal

c)

do what the vehicle in front of you does

39.

If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:

a)

reduce your speed

b)

drive at the posted speed

c)

speed up.

40.

if you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway

a)

Speed up to scare them away.

b)

Quickly swerve into the next lane.

c)

Slow down and proceed with caution.

41.

What is the minimum following distance recommended

when driving at 70 mph on the interstate?

a)

7 car lengths

b)

4 car lengths

c)

8 car lengths

d)

6 car lengths

42.

When passing a bicycle, what is the minimum safe distance required by law between your vehicle and the cyclist?

a)

2 feet

b)

3 feet

c)

4 feet

d)

5 feet

43.

How long after moving to Mississippi must a new resident

obtain a Mississippi license plate?

a)

15 days

b)

30 days

c)

45 days

d)

60 days

44.

What percentage of light transmittance must all tinted windows have to be legal in Mississippi?

a)

25% or greater

b)

28% or greater

c)

30% or greater

d)

35% or greater

45.

When entering an interstate highway, what should you do in the acceleration lane?

a)

maintain a constant speed

b)

stop and wait for a gap

c)

match the speed of interstate traffic

d)

drive slower than interstate traffic

46.

What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle breaks down on the interstate?

a)

Get out and check the engine

b)

Call for help immediately

c)

Move to the extreme right shoulder

d)

Turn off the vehicle

47.

What is the proper action when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches?

a)

Stop immediately where you are

b)

Speed up to get out of the way

c)

Pull to the extreme right shoulder

d)

Move to the left lane

48.

What is the speed limit for interstate driving in Mississippi?

a)

65 mph

b)

70 mph

c)

75 mph

d)

80 mph

49.

When can you legally use the center turn lane?

a)

for passing

b)

for emergency stopping

c)

when preparing to turn left

d)

for merging into traffic

50.

What is the minimum time to keep your license after a DUI conviction?

a)

90 days

b)

120 days

c)

6 months

d)

1 year

51.

What does a yellow triangle-shaped sign indicate?

a)

regulation

b)

warning

c)

guidance

d)

services

52.

If you see a sign with "T" INTERSECTION ahead, what does this indicate?

a)

two roads crossing

b)

the road you're on ends and intersects another road

c)

a traffic light ahead

d)

a truck crossing

53.

What color is used for guide signs showing destinations and distances?

a)

yellow

b)

red

c)

blue

d)

green

54.

When you see a sign indicating "LANE ENDS," what should you do?

a)

speed up to get ahead

b)

stop immediately

c)

merge into the continuing lane

d)

continue in the same lane

55.

What does a blue square sign typically indicate?

a)

warning

b)

motorist services

c)

construction

d)

school zone

56.

If you see a sign with "SCHOOL ZONE," what is the speed limit during school hours?

a)

25 mph

b)

20 mph

c)

15 mph

d)

10 mph

57.

What does this sign mean?

a)

railroad crossing ahead

b)

four-way intersection ahead

c)

dead end

d)

pedestrian crossing

58.

When driving on a four-lane highway, which lane should you normally use except when passing?

a)

left lane

b)

right lane

c)

center lane

d)

any lane

59.

Under what condition can you legally drive off the pavement or on the shoulder to pass?

a)

When traffic is stopped

b)

When passing a slow vehicle

c)

When emergency vehicles approach

d)

Never allowed under any circumstances

60.

When is passing permitted on a two-lane highway?

a)

Only during daylight hours

b)

When there's a broken yellow line on your side

c)

When there's a solid yellow line

d)

Only when no cars are visible

61.

What should you do if you're driving in the right lane and vehicles are entering from access ramps?

a)

speed up

b)

slow down

c)

stay in your lane

d)

merge left when safe

62.

When two drivers are both turning left at an intersection, how should they turn?

a)

Turn to the left of each other

b)

Turn to the right of each other

c)

Signal and negotiate with hand signals

d)

Wait for one to complete the turn first

63.

What lane marking indicates NO passing from either direction?

a)

Single solid yellow line

b)

Double solid yellow lines

c)

Broken white lines

d)

Single broken yellow line

64.

At a four-way intersection with stop signs at all corners, who has the right-of-way?

a)

The vehicle on the right when two arrive simultaneously

b)

The vehicle traveling straight

c)

The larger vehicle

d)

The driver who arrived last

65.

What does a "DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS" sign indicate you will encounter?

a)

a merge lane ahead

b)

a construction zone

c)

two way traffic ahead

d)

an exit ramp