Mississippi DMV Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Mississippi driving rules, including Mississippi Two-Lane highway speed, vehicles always stop at railroad crossings, center turn lane prohibited and school bus route speed. 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Mississippi Two-Lane Highway Speed
- Vehicles Always Stop at Railroad Crossings
- Center Turn Lane Prohibited
- School Bus Route Speed
- Passing Conditions on Two-Lane Roads
- Solid Double Yellow Line
- Broken Yellow Line
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Work Zone
- Pedestrian Crosswalk
- Wrong Way Sign
- No U-Turn Sign
- Wet Roads
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane highway under ideal conditions?
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B. 55 mph
The maximum speed on two-lane highways is 55 mph unless posted otherwise.
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What vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings?
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C. School buses and hazardous material vehicles
School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings.
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What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?
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A. 3 and 9
The recommended hand position is 3 and 9 o’clock.
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What is prohibited in a center turn lane?
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C. Normal travel
Center turn lanes are not for normal travel.
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What is the school bus speed limit on regular routes?
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B. 45 mph
School buses are limited to 45 mph on regular routes.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What must a driver do before entering a roadway from a private drive?
Correct answer: Yield to all approaching traffic
Why: Drivers entering from a private drive must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q2. What does a solid yellow traffic light warn drivers of?
Correct answer: The light will soon turn red
Why: A solid yellow light warns that the signal is about to change to red.
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Q3. When is passing allowed on a two-lane highway?
Correct answer: When the broken yellow line is on your side and safe
Why: Passing is allowed only when the broken yellow line is closest to your lane and conditions are safe.
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Q4. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: A yield sign requires slowing down and giving the right-of-way when needed.
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Q5. What does a red traffic light require you to do?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: A solid red light requires a complete stop.
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Q6. What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane highway under ideal conditions?
Correct answer: 55 mph
Why: The maximum speed on two-lane highways is 55 mph unless posted otherwise.
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Q7. What should you do when following another vehicle too closely?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Increasing following distance reduces the risk of rear-end collisions.
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Q8. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
Why: A flashing red signal requires a complete stop before proceeding.
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Q9. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Traffic moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
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Q10. What must drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
Why: Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q11. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No passing zone signs prohibit passing.
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Q12. What is required when making a left turn on a solid green light?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Left turns on green require yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q13. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and be alert
Why: Work zones require reduced speed and increased attention.
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Q14. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Hazards ahead
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or changing road conditions.
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Q15. What is the safest action when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Rain reduces traction, so drivers should slow down.
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Q16. What does a round yellow sign with an X and RR mean?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: This sign warns of an upcoming railroad crossing.
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Q17. What should you do when railroad crossing lights begin flashing?
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped
Why: Flashing railroad lights require drivers to stop and remain stopped.
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Q18. What vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings?
Correct answer: School buses and hazardous material vehicles
Why: School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings.
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Q19. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged
Why: Crossing a single solid white line is discouraged.
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Q20. What should you do when a traffic officer is directing traffic?
Correct answer: Follow the officer’s directions
Why: Drivers must obey traffic officers over signs or signals.
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Q21. What does a wrong way sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Opposing traffic flow
Why: Wrong way signs warn drivers they are traveling against traffic.
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Q22. What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?
Correct answer: 3 and 9
Why: The recommended hand position is 3 and 9 o’clock.
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Q23. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q24. What does a keep right sign mean?
Correct answer: Stay right of an obstruction
Why: Keep right signs direct traffic to stay right of an obstruction.
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Q25. What is prohibited in a center turn lane?
Correct answer: Normal travel
Why: Center turn lanes are not for normal travel.
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Q26. You are planning a long drive across Mississippi. How often does the manual suggest you stop?
Correct answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hours
Why: To avoid fatigue, plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips.
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Q27. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow lights warn drivers to slow down and use caution.
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Q28. What does a speed limit sign indicate?
Correct answer: Maximum speed under ideal conditions
Why: Speed limit signs show the maximum lawful speed under ideal conditions.
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Q29. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the intersection
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles already in the intersection.
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Q30. What does a no U-turn sign mean?
Correct answer: U-turns prohibited
Why: No U-turn signs prohibit turning around at that location.
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Q31. What should you do when merging onto a highway?
Correct answer: Yield to highway traffic
Why: Entering traffic must yield to vehicles already on the highway.
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Q32. What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone
Why: Pennant-shaped signs warn of a no passing zone ahead.
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Q33. What should you do when approaching a sharp curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before the curve
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q34. What must you do before backing up your vehicle?
Correct answer: Look behind and check surroundings
Why: Drivers must check behind and ensure the path is clear before backing.
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Q35. What does a one-way sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic moves in one direction
Why: One-way signs indicate traffic flows in only one direction.
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Q36. What is the school bus speed limit on regular routes?
Correct answer: 45 mph
Why: School buses are limited to 45 mph on regular routes.
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Q37. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches 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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Q38. What does a broken yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.
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Q39. What should you do when driving on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction, requiring slower speeds.
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Q40. What does a pedestrian crossing sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Pedestrians may be crossing
Why: Pedestrian signs warn that people may be crossing the roadway.
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Q41. What should you do when approaching a yellow light?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A yellow light warns drivers to prepare to stop.
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Q42. What does a regulatory sign tell drivers?
Correct answer: Traffic laws
Why: Regulatory signs indicate traffic laws that must be obeyed.
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Q43. What is the safest way to handle aggressive drivers?
Correct answer: Give them space
Why: Giving aggressive drivers space reduces risk.
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Q44. What should you do at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Stop signs require a complete stop.
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Q45. What does a lane closed sign indicate?
Correct answer: Lane not available
Why: Lane closed signs indicate a lane is not available for travel.
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Q46. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q47. What does a solid double yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
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Q48. 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 for trains.
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Q49. What is the purpose of pavement arrows?
Correct answer: Show permitted movements
Why: Pavement arrows indicate allowed lane movements.
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Q50. What must drivers do when turning right on red?
Correct answer: Stop completely and yield
Why: Right turns on red require a complete stop and yielding to traffic.