2024 Mississippi Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Mississippi. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Mississippi please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/mississippi/car.
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17. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
Explanation
Drivers should be alert to the presence of crossing guards when near a school and must always obey their instructions.
18. What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?
Explanation
Pennant-shaped yellow signs like this are used to indicate a no passing zone.
19. It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:
Explanation
After coming to a complete stop, you may turn left at a red light only if you are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street. Only make the turn if there are no posted signs prohibiting such a turn.
20. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a state road is:
Explanation
When driving on state roads, the speed limit is 55 miles per hour. If a different speed limit is posted, follow the posted speed limit.
21. Fatigue increases the risk of:
Explanation
Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash, and causes you to take more time to make decisions. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.
22. It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:
Explanation
Use your low beams when driving in fog, snow, rain, or mist. Light from high beams will reflect off of precipitation, causing a glare and making it even more difficult to see. Some vehicles are equipped with fog lights that should be used in addition to low beam headlights.
23. What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?
Explanation
Alcohol takes effect quickly and is slow to leave your system. Cold showers, black coffee, and exercise will do nothing to reduce a person's blood alcohol content (BAC). The only way to lower your BAC is to wait.
24. This sign is a:
Explanation