Mississippi DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Mississippi driving rules, including Mississippi interstate speed limit, center turn lane prohibited uses, school bus speed on regular routes and green light intersection check. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Mississippi Interstate Speed Limit
- Center Turn Lane Prohibited Uses
- School Bus Speed on Regular Routes
- Green Light Intersection Check
- Illegal Passing Conditions
- Highway Merging
- Pavement Arrows Purpose
- Double Solid White Line
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- No U-Turn Sign
- Following Distance
- Wrong Way Sign
- School Zone Sign
- No Passing Zone
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What is the maximum speed limit on interstates for passenger vehicles?
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A. 70 mph
The maximum interstate speed for passenger vehicles is 70 mph under ideal conditions.
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What is prohibited in a center turn lane?
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C. Normal travel
Center turn lanes are not used for normal travel.
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What does a school bus speed limit on regular routes indicate?
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B. 45 mph
School buses are limited to 45 mph on regular routes.
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What is required before entering an intersection on a solid green light?
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B. Yield to pedestrians and traffic already in the intersection
A green light allows movement only after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
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When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
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A. On hills and curves
Passing is prohibited on hills, curves, and areas with limited visibility.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What is required before entering an intersection on a solid green light?
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians and traffic already in the intersection
Why: A green light allows movement only after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
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Q2. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate when turning left?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn only after yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q3. What should you do if you approach a malfunctioning traffic light with no signals working?
Correct answer: Stop completely and proceed with caution
Why: When signals are not functioning, drivers must stop and proceed cautiously.
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Q4. What is the maximum speed limit on interstates for passenger vehicles?
Correct answer: 70 mph
Why: The maximum interstate speed for passenger vehicles is 70 mph under ideal conditions.
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Q5. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when the oncoming lane is clear.
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Q6. What should you do when driving behind a large truck or bus?
Correct answer: Allow extra following distance
Why: Extra following distance is needed to improve visibility and reaction time.
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Q7. What does a double solid white line mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are prohibited
Why: Double solid white lines prohibit lane changes.
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Q8. What is required when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing
Why: Flashing red lights on a school bus require drivers to stop.
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Q9. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: No passing zone
Why: Pennant-shaped signs indicate a no passing zone ahead.
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Q10. What should you do when approaching a crosswalk without traffic signals?
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks.
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Q11. When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
Correct answer: On hills and curves
Why: Passing is prohibited on hills, curves, and areas with limited visibility.
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Q12. What does a solid white line on the right edge of the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Edge of the traffic lane
Why: A solid white edge line marks the outer edge of the roadway.
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Q13. What should you do if your vision is impaired while driving?
Correct answer: Correct the problem before driving
Why: Drivers must be able to see clearly to drive safely.
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Q14. What does a red traffic light mean?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: A solid red light requires a complete stop.
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Q15. What is the safest action when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Yield signs require slowing down and giving the right-of-way when needed.
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Q16. What does a school zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Children may be present
Why: School zone signs warn drivers that children may be present.
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Q17. What is required before making a lane change?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q18. What does a round yellow warning sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Round yellow signs warn of an upcoming railroad crossing.
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Q19. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and stay alert
Why: Work zones require reduced speed and increased attention.
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Q20. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Same direction traffic lanes
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
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Q21. What is the safest following distance guideline?
Correct answer: One car length per 10 mph
Why: Drivers should allow one car length for every 10 mph of speed.
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Q22. What does a wrong way sign warn?
Correct answer: You are traveling against traffic
Why: Wrong way signs indicate opposing traffic flow.
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Q23. What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens?
Correct answer: Yield and move to the right
Why: Drivers must yield and move to the right for emergency vehicles.
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Q24. What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow lights warn drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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Q25. What is prohibited in a center turn lane?
Correct answer: Normal travel
Why: Center turn lanes are not used for normal travel.
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Q26. What should you do before backing your vehicle?
Correct answer: Look behind and check surroundings
Why: Drivers must look behind and ensure the path is clear before backing.
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Q27. What does a keep left or keep right sign indicate?
Correct answer: Direction to pass an obstruction
Why: Keep signs direct traffic around a divider or obstruction.
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Q28. What is the purpose of pavement arrows?
Correct answer: Show permitted lane movements
Why: Pavement arrows guide drivers on permitted movements.
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Q29. You feel very tired before a drive in Mississippi. What does the manual advise?
Correct answer: Avoid driving while you are tired
Why: Fatigue can affect your vision and increase the time it takes you to make decisions. Avoid driving if you are tired or fatigued.
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Q30. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or changing conditions.
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Q31. What is required when making a left turn from a two-way street?
Correct answer: Turn from the lane nearest the center
Why: Left turns should be made from the lane closest to the center line.
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Q32. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Slow and look both ways
Why: Drivers must slow down and check carefully for trains.
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Q33. What does a stop line at an intersection indicate?
Correct answer: Where to stop
Why: A stop line marks where vehicles must stop.
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Q34. What does a no U-turn sign mean?
Correct answer: U-turns are prohibited
Why: No U-turn signs prohibit turning around at that location.
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Q35. What should you do when driving on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction, requiring lower speeds.
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Q36. What does a school bus speed limit on regular routes indicate?
Correct answer: 45 mph
Why: School buses are limited to 45 mph on regular routes.
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Q37. What does a one-way sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic flows in one direction
Why: One-way signs show traffic is permitted in only one direction.
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Q38. What should you do when merging onto a highway?
Correct answer: Yield to highway traffic
Why: Drivers entering a highway must yield to traffic already on it.
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Q39. What does a no passing zone mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No passing zones prohibit overtaking other vehicles.
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Q40. What is required at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Complete stop
Why: Drivers must make a complete stop at stop signs.
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Q41. What should you do when approaching an intersection with a yellow light?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red.
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Q42. What does a regulatory sign tell drivers?
Correct answer: Laws that must be obeyed
Why: Regulatory signs communicate traffic laws.
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Q43. What is the safest way to handle aggressive drivers?
Correct answer: Ignore and give space
Why: Giving space reduces risk and conflict.
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Q44. What does a pedestrian signal indicate?
Correct answer: Pedestrian crossing status
Why: Pedestrian signals control when pedestrians may cross.
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Q45. What should you do when approaching a hill where visibility is limited?
Correct answer: Avoid passing
Why: Limited visibility areas prohibit passing.
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Q46. What does a do not enter sign mean?
Correct answer: No entry allowed
Why: Do not enter signs prohibit entering that roadway.
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Q47. What is required before turning right on red?
Correct answer: Complete stop and yield
Why: Right turns on red require a complete stop and yielding.
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Q48. What does a lane closed sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Lane not available
Why: Lane closed signs indicate a lane is not available for travel.
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Q49. What should you do if your vehicle skids on a wet road?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q50. What is the purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: Control traffic flow and safety
Why: Speed limits promote safe and orderly traffic flow.