Mississippi DMV Practice Test 2

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Mississippi’s learner permit test is built around the official Driver’s License Manual, and that manual covers more ground than a lot of first-time applicants expect. The real exam is a computerized, in-person knowledge test given through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau. It checks your understanding of traffic laws, safe driving rules, licensing requirements, road signs, and signals — basically, the material Mississippi expects you to know before it lets you start practicing behind the wheel. This MS DMV practice test gives you a practical way to work through that information without trying to absorb the whole manual in one long, slightly miserable sitting. The 20 multiple-choice questions cover Mississippi road laws, seat belt rules, speed limits, signs, signals, and common driving situations. The official Mississippi knowledge exam is commonly reported as 30 multiple-choice questions, with 24 correct answers needed to pass, so this practice test is shorter than the real thing. Fine. That does not make it lightweight. It is meant to train the same habits the actual Mississippi DMV permit test rewards: reading carefully, noticing what the question is really asking, and choosing the answer that fits Mississippi law, not just the answer that sounds familiar. A few details are worth keeping in the back of your mind before test day. Mississippi knowledge exams must be taken in person. Phones, earbuds, smart watches, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing area, and cheating or using electronic help can cancel your test and keep you from retesting for 6 months. You will also need to pass an eye exam before a learner’s permit or original license can be issued. If you are 15 or 16, there are added requirements, including proof of school enrollment and, in most cases, holding the learner’s permit for 12 months before moving on to a regular Class R license. Use this Mississippi practice permit test alongside the official manual, not instead of it. Retake it, miss a few questions, go back, and actually look at why you missed them. That part matters. The people who pass comfortably usually are not guessing better; they have seen the patterns already — signs, right-of-way rules, safety procedures, and those small Mississippi licensing details that are easy to skim past when you are studying too fast.
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Sample Mississippi Permit Test Questions

Question 1

Which activity does the Mississippi driver’s manual specifically warn against because it can prevent you from hearing warning signals?

  1. A Checking a road map before departing
  2. B Driving below the maximum speed when conditions require it
  3. C Adjusting the mirrors before moving
  4. D Wearing stereo headphones over both ears while driving

Correct answer: D – Wearing stereo headphones over both ears while driving

The handbook says never to wear stereo headphones while driving. Headphones and excessively loud music can prevent a driver from hearing whistles, sirens, or other warning signals. Mirrors and navigation materials should be adjusted or reviewed before the vehicle starts moving.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Avoid Using Headphones and Loud Music”

Question 2

Your car becomes disabled on a Mississippi highway. What should you do first, if possible?

  1. A Move onto the extreme right shoulder
  2. B Stop in the travel lane and wait for assistance
  3. C Cross the interstate on foot to seek help
  4. D Stand behind the vehicle to direct traffic

Correct answer: A – Move onto the extreme right shoulder

If your vehicle becomes disabled, move it onto the extreme right shoulder when possible. If you must walk for assistance, walk on the left side facing approaching traffic. The handbook specifically warns pedestrians never to cross an interstate.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies”

Question 3

Before changing lanes on an interstate, you should:

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
  1. A Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and move only when safe
  2. B Cross several lanes in one continuous movement
  3. C Rely only on the rearview mirror
  4. D Sound the horn instead of signaling

Correct answer: A – Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and move only when safe

Check the rearview and side mirrors, then look into the blind spot for vehicles beside or behind you. Signal your intentions clearly and move only after confirming the lane is safe. Turn off the signal after completing the lane change.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Interstate Highway Driving,” “Lane Use, Passing, and Changing Lanes”

Question 4

Before leaving a vehicle parked on a hill, you should:

  1. A Leave one rear tire touching the curb
  2. B Place the transmission in Park or low gear and firmly set the parking brake
  3. C Leave the wheels parallel to the roadway
  4. D Turn the front wheels toward the curb in every situation

Correct answer: B – Place the transmission in Park or low gear and firmly set the parking brake

For an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in Park; for a standard transmission, use low gear. Firmly set the parking brake before leaving. The wheels must also be positioned for the hill: right when downhill or uphill without a curb, and left when uphill with a curb.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Parking,” “Parking on a Hill”

Question 5

A yellow diamond-shaped sign displaying a black plus symbol warns of:

This sign means:
  1. A A church ahead
  2. B A first-aid station
  3. C A crossroad ahead
  4. D A railroad crossing

Correct answer: C – A crossroad ahead

This is a crossroad warning sign. It indicates that another road crosses the roadway ahead. Approach with caution and watch for vehicles that may enter or cross your path.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Warning Signs”

Question 6

A protected left-turn arrow changes to a circular green light. What rule now applies?

  1. A You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
  2. B You must proceed straight and may not turn
  3. C Your left turn remains protected
  4. D You must turn because you are in the turn lane

Correct answer: A – You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A green arrow provides a protected turn because oncoming traffic faces a red signal. When the arrow changes to a circular green light, the left turn becomes unprotected. The Mississippi manual requires the turning driver to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and turn only when the way is clear.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Traffic Signal Lights”

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