Free Mississippi DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / MS

Question 1

A solid green light means you must still yield to whom?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians and any traffic already in the intersection

Answer

No one, a green light gives you the right of way over everyone

Answer

Only bicycles

Answer

Only vehicles turning left

Question 2

You are waiting to turn left and your signal shows a solid green light. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic before turning

Answer

Turn immediately because you have a protected turn

Answer

Sound your horn and turn

Answer

Wait for a green arrow before turning

Question 3

A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means what?

Accepted Answer

You may turn from the proper lane but must yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

You have a protected turn and oncoming traffic is stopped

Answer

You must stop before turning

Answer

Left turns are prohibited

Question 4

A flashing red traffic light means what?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, then proceed with caution while yielding the right of way

Answer

Traffic ahead is stopped

Answer

The signal is out of service; ignore it

Answer

Slow down and exercise caution

Question 5

A flashing yellow traffic light means what?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and exercise caution

Answer

The intersection is closed

Answer

Stop and wait for a green light

Answer

Turn right only

Question 6

You approach an intersection where the traffic light has no functioning lights at all. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and proceed with caution, yielding the right of way

Answer

Wait for a police officer to arrive

Answer

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

Answer

Treat it as a green light and continue

Question 7

In Mississippi, a child at least four but under seven years old who is shorter than 4 feet 9 inches or weighs less than sixty-five pounds must ride in what?

Accepted Answer

A belt-positioning booster seat system

Answer

The adult lap belt alone

Answer

The front seat with an airbag disabled

Answer

A rear-facing infant seat

Question 8

A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection where the signal shows green. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Follow the officer's directions

Answer

Stop and wait for the officer to leave

Answer

Sound your horn to alert the officer

Answer

Follow the traffic signal because it overrides the officer

Question 9

According to the Mississippi Driver's Manual, what is the maximum speed for passenger automobiles on an interstate highway?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

75 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 10

What minimum speed does the Mississippi Driver's Manual list for interstates and four-lane state and U.S. highways?

Accepted Answer

40 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

45 mph

Question 11

According to the manual's speed table, what is the maximum speed for passenger cars on a two-lane state or U.S. highway in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

70 mph

Answer

45 mph

Question 12

What is the maximum speed for any vehicle in a Mississippi school zone?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

30 mph

Answer

25 mph

Question 13

What is the maximum speed on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

55 mph

Question 14

What is the maximum speed for a school bus transporting children on a regular route in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

45 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

55 mph

Question 15

What is the license suspension for a first offense DUI conviction in Mississippi for a driver 21 or older?

Accepted Answer

120 days

Answer

One year

Answer

30 days

Answer

90 days

Question 16

The Mississippi manual's following rule says to leave how much space behind the vehicle ahead?

Accepted Answer

One car length for every ten miles per hour of speed

Answer

Ten car lengths at any speed

Answer

One car length at any speed

Answer

Two car lengths at any speed

Question 17

Driving 70 mph on a Mississippi interstate, how many car lengths should you stay behind the vehicle ahead?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

Five

Answer

Ten

Answer

Three

Question 18

Following too closely is the main cause of which type of crash?

Accepted Answer

Rear-end collisions

Answer

Sideswipe collisions

Answer

Head-on collisions

Answer

Rollover crashes

Question 19

When you follow a large truck or bus, you should:

Accepted Answer

Allow yourself even more room than usual

Answer

Follow closer so the driver can see you

Answer

Use your high beams at night

Answer

Drive in the truck's blind spot to stay out of the way

Question 20

What is the fine range for a first offense DUI conviction in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

$250 to $1,000

Answer

$600 to $1,500

Answer

$2,000 to $5,000

Answer

$100 to $500

Question 21

On a Mississippi highway with more than one lane in your direction, which lane should you normally drive in?

Accepted Answer

The extreme right lane, except to pass or turn left

Answer

The center lane at all times

Answer

The extreme left lane at all times

Answer

Whichever lane is emptiest

Question 22

You may never cross a double yellow line, even to pass a slow-moving car.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 23

On which of these may you legally pass another vehicle on the right in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

On an interstate with multiple lanes traveling in your direction

Answer

By driving onto the shoulder

Answer

Within 100 feet of an intersection

Answer

On any two-lane road when the driver ahead is slow

Question 24

You may pass another vehicle on the right when that vehicle is making or about to make a left turn.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 25

Within how many feet of a bridge, railroad crossing, crosswalk, or intersection does the Mississippi manual say you must not pass?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

500 feet

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