ms dmv cheatsheet Flashcards

ms dmv cheatsheet Flashcards if you use a tarpaulin, canvas, or cover of any kind, what must you do?secure it soundly so that no end, string or binding flaps as the truck moves down the roadway

roadways are the most slippery when:the first rain, after a dry spell

braking distances are impacted by what?1) if the weather is bad or road is slick2) if you're tired or intoxicated what does a blue road sign indicatemotorists services guidance passing larvae trucks presents special problem unique to large trucks. what is this problem?large trucks have blind spots what are round signs used for?railroad advance warning signs there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. that should you do in this situation?stop and let them finish crossing the street if you are under 21 and you are found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol, your sentence will follow the zero tolerance guidelines. what are the penalties under the zero tolerance guidelines?1st offense: 90 day suspension and $250 fine2nd offense:

1 year suspension and up to $500 fine3rd offense:

suspended until age 21 or up to 2 years, whichever is regatta and fine up to $1,000 you are about to make a left turn. you must signal continuously how many feet before turn?100 feet at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always stop, lien, and proceed cautiously when should you sue your headlights?1) at anytime when you cannot see clearly ahead for a distance of 500 feet2) after sunset until sunrise where do are accidents occur than anywhere else? intersections when two or more vehicles stop at an intersection at the same time, which vehicle has the right of way?the vehicle on the right when driving in fog you should always remember to use your low beams if am law enforcement has a good reason to suspect that you are operating your vehicle under the influence, he can request that you take a breath or chemical test. you have the right to refuse this test. if you refuse, what must you do?surrender your drivers license to the officer and receive a temporary 45-day license what is the speed limit in school zones located within city limits in the state of mississippi?15mph what should you do when following a large vehicle at night?always dim your headlights under what circumstances can you stop and park your car within 10 feet of a fire hydrant?when it is necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or traffic control devices at night, what happens to your visibility? your visibility is greatly reduced what should you do if you develop a flat tire or blow out?take your foot off the accelerator, and then apply the brakes slowly and cautiously under Mississippi law when must a child use a booster seatif a child is over the age of 4 but younger than 7 and measures less than 4 feet 9 inches weighs less than 65

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what does a yellow flashing light mean?you must sow down and exercise caution before proceeding through the intersection a double solid white line on the pavement indicates what?marks the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the lane, but crossing the line is forbidden when passing a large vehicle on the highway, what must you be sure to see before you move back into your lane?the front wheels of the truck meeting the pavement in the rear view mirror children weighing up to 20 pounds should be transported how?should be transported in a child safety seat facing backwards no single vehicle, loaded or unloaded may have an over all length in excess of?40 feet, including both front and rear bumpers any ambulance, are engine or police car flashing red or blue lights or signaling with a bell always has the right of way on any street in any traffic situation. if an emergency vehicle approaches while you are in an intersection, what should you do?proceed through the intersection and then pull over to the extreme right a driver with class C drivers license may drive what?a pickup truck, regardless of what the truck is used for if you move to mississippi, you must obtain a mississippi drivers license within how many days?60 days in mississippi, what alcohol level is considered to be too high to legally drive if your are over the age of 21?.08% what insurance limits are requiems under the safety responsibility act ?at least $25,000 for property damage, $50,000 for any person injured or killed and $25,000 for any two persons injured or killed what is the speed limit for interstate driving (max)70mph when must a driver yield to a bicycle ?as you would any other vehicle when you approach your exit on the interstate highway, when should you get into the right lane?at least one-quarter mile from your exit when should you NOT pass a vehicle on the left? within 100 feet of bridges, viaducts, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks, intersections or any place where your view is obstructed in any way what is a drivers responsibility when driving through a congested area where children are playing?slow down, use extreme caution when parallel parking, how far away from the curb should you park your car?within 12 inches of the curb if your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?turn the wheel in the direction of the skid, but only if you can do so without running off the road or hitting something if you meet a vehicle at night with bright or blinding headlights, what is the safest thing to do?dim your lights and keep your eyes on the right side of the road in driving what is meant by the term "over driving" your headlights?driving faster than the distance you can stop and the distance your lights illuminate what is exempt from size, wight and height limitations when operated during daylight hours on any state highway within 50 miles of the point of origin?farm machinery

in ms, what topic does nathan's law address and seek to make safer?to ensure vehicles sop when the bus is flashing lights and children can cross the street safely if you are during and need to report an emergency traffic situation to the mississippi highway patrol, what number should you dial on your cell phone?

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when should you stop for a school busyou must stop for a school bus regardless of your direction whenever the bus is stopped and receiving or discharging children when an officer arrives at the scene of an accident, if you are the driver o the car, what must you provide to the officer proof of insurance and insurance policy number if you witness an accident, what do the laws of ms require that you do?1) stop at once and help anyone who has been injured2)* report immediate to proper law enforcement authorities if the accident involves injury, death, or apparent property damage exceeding $500 what should every motor vehicle in the state of ms have in it?insurance car as proof of liability insurance that us in compliance with the liability limits when may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?under no circumstances what should you do when two or more vehicles stop at an intersection at the same time?the vehicle on the right has the right of way what does a red flashing light mean?you must stop completely and then proceed with caution when is it illegal for you to pass another vehicle1) when the yellow solid line is in your lane2) when passing a car on the left would require you to move across there center line of a four lane highway