MS DMV Driving Test, Mississippi Permit

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What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? ✔✔If officers are directing traffic, you must follow their directions

What is the best way to inform other drivers of your intention to turn or change lanes to pass?✔✔The best way to notify other drivers is to use your signal lights well in advance

What should you do if you notice a dangerous situation (such as a stranded car or broken crossing signal) at a railroad crossing? ✔✔If a vehicle becomes stranded on a railroad track or if you notice a dangerous situation look for a blue emergency notification system sign and call the toll free number to alert the railroad.

What steps should you take to make a left turn at an intersection? A right turn? ✔✔1. Know where you want to turn

• Signal what you intend to do
• Get into the correct lane as soon as possible
• Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn. Do not assume that other

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• Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection, and complete the turn at a

consistent speed. Do not push down the brake or clutch while you are turning. And do not shift gears while entering the intersection.

• Stay in your lane throughout the turn. Finish the turn in the proper lane.

Where do most accidents occur? ✔✔At an intersection.

What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate? ✔✔Do not stop and back up, continue onto the next exit

What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout? ✔✔Do not apply your breaks suddenly. Take your foot off the accelerator, then apply breaks cautiously

What minimum amount of automobile liability insurance is required in Mississippi? ✔✔At least $25,000 for property damage and $50,000 for bodily injury

When parallel parking downhill, which direction should you turn your wheels before setting the parking brake? ✔✔Wheels turned right toward the curb.

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On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn? ✔✔Always turn from left lane or the lanes marked with a left turn arrow.

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean? ✔✔You may turn in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane and must yield to oncoming traffic

When are paved roads likely to be their slickest? ✔✔The first opening minutes of rain or drizzle

If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments should you make when other vehicles are entering the highway? ✔✔Merge left when safe to do so, so vehicles may enter the right lane safely

What does "over-driving" your headlights mean? ✔✔Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see.

What strategies should drivers follow when traveling long distances? ✔✔Take a break every 100 miles. Do not follow the same vehicle of group of vehicles for long distances. You may become too relaxed and lose your concentration. To avoid going to sleep at the wheel, do not stare. Keep your eyes moving. Keep the interior of your car as cool as possible.

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