MS DMV Flashcards - congested area where children are playing? Slow...

MS DMV Flashcards What is a drivers responsibility when driving through a congested area where children are playing?Slow down and use extreme caution What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on the highways of Mississippi?70 Mississippi law requires children at what age to be secure in a child safety belt?

• years of age but less than 7 years of age

When meeting or following a vehicle at night, you should dim your headlights at least how many feet away ?500 feet If you arre driving slower than other traffic on the interstate, which Lane should you use?Right When overtaking a vehicle on a two-lane highway, the safest thing to do before cutting back in front of the vehicle

being passed is:

To be sure you can see the vehicle being passed in your rearview mirror What light beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog?

LOW What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb?12 inches If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should you do?

STOP If your vehicle has become disabled on an interstate highway, what is the proper way to signal of the motor is that you need assistance?Raise the hood and place a white cloth or hankie on the antenna As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections?Common sense, courtesy, self control, and using signals correctly and consistently What does a flashing, yellow traffic sign mean? Slow down and prepare to stop What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space?Be sure that the way is clear Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope parallel to the curb, what should you do?Turn your wheel toward the curb and apply parking brake A double, solid white line is used to define a traffic and where travel in the same direction is permitted on both

sides of the line, but:

Crossing the lane is prohibited What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate?Continue off the exit What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle flashing its emergency lights?Pull your vehicle over to the extreme right hand side of the road until the emergency vehicle has passed When making a turn at an intersection, what is the first thing you should do?Know where you want to turn As a general, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into a skid?Turn with the skid

The most dangerous place on a highway is: Intersection

When waiting to make a left turn, what should you do?Keep your wheels straight When two vehicles enter or approach an intersection at approximately the same time and there are no traffic signs or signals, who has the right of way?Person on the right Why should you use your turn signals well in advance of a turn?to notify another driver that you are turning What does a flashing light on ringing bell at a railroad signify?A train is coming-STOP What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi DUI laws?

• year suspension of license, $250-1000 fine, up to 48

hours jail time When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams?so that you will not blind the other driver What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street when there is no marked crosswalk?Yield to the pedestrian and give them right of way At night, when it is acceptable to drive your lights on high beams?When on empty roads with no other vehicles within 500 feet Refusal to submit a chemical breath test upon the request of a law enforcement officer in this state will result in the suspension of your driver's license of how many days?90 days When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green

arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you:

turn slowly and watch for pedestrians A right turn is permitted at a red traffic signal only after the

driver of the vehicle has:

Come to a complete stop and yielded to oncoming traffic Why are rear end collisions so common on Interstate highways?Tailgating What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about to make on the highway?turn on your blinker What is your first step if your vehicle has blowout?Do not brake suddenly; remove foot from accelerator and slowly apply your brake If you are involved in an accident, what information should you give the other drivers involved?Your name and address, license plate number and show them your license; when authorities arrive, provide insurance info In driving, what is meant by the term "over driving" your headlights?Driving faster than your ability to stop within the 500 feet your headlights can illuminate When you are approaching a flashing, red traffic light at an

intersection, you should:

Stop completely when way is clear proceed with caution When may you drive at the posted speed limits in Mississippi?The most ideal conditions What should you do if you are involved in a accident in which there is a personal injury of $1,000.00 or more and property damage?withn 60 days of an accident, if u do not furnish proof of your abiltiy 2 pay your driving privaledges will be placed in severe jeoporady When is passing permitted?On four lane roads at any time safe and on two lane roads if your side of road has dotted yellow line and way is clear

When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do?Dim your lights and keep your eyes to the right side of the road When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time?You may become too relaxed and lose your concentration What is a traffic lane?Any lane on a street, road or highway What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?wait till he signals you to go On a two way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?Left lane When are paved roads most likely to be their slickest?When raining, especially in the beginning As a driver, what is your responsibility to pedestrians?They always have the right-of-way If there is any question about right of way in a particular situation, what should you, do?The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry or depressed?You may become to distracted to handle the vehicle Where do most accidents occur?Intersections A pedestrian using a white or white tipped with red can is

usually:

Blind When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, how fast should you go?Crusing Speed Before making a turn at an intersection, you should give a signal for at least how many feet?100 feet If you are traveling in the right lane on Interstate Highway, what adjustments must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?Merge into left lane when safely possible to allow them entry onto the interstate What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle?Look and be sure the way is clear When the driver of a vehicle approaches an intersection,

the question of right of way should be determined:

Before you enter the intersection When nearing an intersection marked with a "yield

right-of-way" sign, you are required to:

Slow down and yield right of way What traffic violation is most likely to cause deaths in automobile accidents?Speeding