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Mississippi permit test: turns, intersections and right-of-way

Turning around, turning at intersections, multiple turn lanes, one-way streets, four-way and two-way stops, unmarked intersections, roundabouts and railroad crossings. 26 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. In rural areas, the round yellow railroad warning sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet before the tracks. (p. 35, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  2. A school bus carrying even one child, a vehicle for hire carrying passengers, and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop at all crossings. (p. 35, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  3. Always check carefully for a second train following close behind the first, and wait until all tracks are clear. (p. 36, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  4. Drivers who must stop at a crossing must stop within fifty to ten feet of the outer rail. (p. 36, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  5. If you are on the tracks when the lights start flashing, you may have only about 20 seconds before the train arrives. (p. 36, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  6. Turn on your turn signal and slow down at least 100 feet before the intersection. (p. 51, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  7. On one-way streets, a good rule is to turn from the lane nearest the curb, unless markings or signs allow other lanes. (p. 54, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  8. You must yield to bicycles exactly as you would to any other vehicle. (p. 55, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  9. At a four-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. (p. 56, Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024) (opens the handbook))
  10. At a two-way stop, cross traffic with no stop signs has the right-of-way. (p. 56, 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 turns, intersections and right-of-way questions

  1. 1.You plan to turn left at an intersection. At least how far before it should you turn on your signal?

    • A300 feet
    • B100 feet
    • C50 feet
    • D200 feet
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    ✓ B. 100 feet

    Turn on your turn signal and slow down at least 100 feet before the intersection.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 51

  2. 2.You reach a highway intersection with no signs or signals. What should you do?

    • AYield to approaching cars, then go
    • BSpeed up to clear it as fast as you can
    • CStop for exactly 10 seconds every time
    • DGo first, since no one has a sign
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    ✓ A. Yield to approaching cars, then go

    At an intersection with no signs or signals, yield to approaching traffic and proceed only when it is safe.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 57

  3. 3.A long train has just passed the crossing and the lights are still flashing. What should you watch for?

    • AA school bus behind you
    • BPedestrians on the tracks only
    • CA train signal turning green
    • DA second train following close behind
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    ✓ D. A second train following close behind

    Always check carefully for a second train following close behind the first, and wait until all tracks are clear.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 36

  4. 4.Traffic ahead is backed up as you reach an intersection. Where should you stop?

    • ABefore the crosswalk, until traffic moves
    • BOn the shoulder beside the line of cars
    • CIn the intersection, so you do not lose your place
    • DIn the crosswalk, as close as you can
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    ✓ A. Before the crosswalk, until traffic moves

    If traffic is blocked ahead, stop before you reach the crosswalk and wait for traffic to move.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 55