Mississippi permit test: lanes, passing and interstates

Traffic lanes, passing rules, entering and exiting the interstate, lane use, blind spots and interchanges. 21 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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With more than one lane in your direction, drive in the far right lane except when passing or turning left. (p. 45, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
Never cross a double yellow line, not even to pass a slow-moving vehicle. (p. 45, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
Do not pass on hills or curves, or within 100 feet of bridges, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks or intersections. (p. 47, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
If you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. (p. 69, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
Be in the correct lane at least a quarter mile before your exit, and watch the signs because some exits are on the left. (p. 69, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of interstate traffic. (p. 69, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
If you cannot see a large truck's side mirrors, the driver cannot see you. (p. 70, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
Watch for vehicles entering from ramps. (p. 70, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
On the interstate at 70 mph, stay at least seven car lengths behind the vehicle ahead; at 50 mph, at least five. (p. 70, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
The interstate speed limit is 70 mph both day and night, though all limits are for ideal conditions. (p. 70, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample lanes, passing and interstates questions

1.You are on a road with more than one lane in your direction. Which lane should you normally drive in?
- AThe far left lane at all times
- BWhichever lane has the least traffic
- CThe far right lane, except to pass or turn left
- DThe lane next to the center line
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✓ C. The far right lane, except to pass or turn left
With more than one lane in your direction, drive in the far right lane except when passing or turning left.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45
2.You are driving 70 mph on the interstate. At least how far back should you stay from the car ahead?
- A7 car lengths
- B5 car lengths
- C4 car lengths
- D3 car lengths
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✓ A. 7 car lengths
On the interstate at 70 mph, stay at least seven car lengths behind the vehicle ahead; at 50 mph, at least five.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 70
3.A tractor creeps along ahead of you where the center line is double yellow. May you cross the line to pass it?
- AYes, if it is going under 25 mph
- BYes, if you can see far ahead
- COnly if the tractor driver waves you by
- DNo, never cross a double yellow line to pass
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✓ D. No, never cross a double yellow line to pass
Never cross a double yellow line, not even to pass a slow-moving vehicle. You would be driving into oncoming traffic.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45
4.Your car breaks down on the interstate and you are stuck on the shoulder. What should you do?
- AHitchhike to the next town for help
- BWalk to the nearest exit for help
- CStand beside your car and wave
- DStay inside with the doors locked
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✓ D. Stay inside with the doors locked
If stranded on the interstate, stay inside your vehicle, lock the doors and wait for reliable help. Never walk along the interstate or hitchhike.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 70