Mississippi road signs practice
19 questions on 18 signs, from permit practice written from the official Mississippi handbook. 10 at a time; signs you miss come back first.
Sample Mississippi sign questions
1.You have stopped completely at this sign. A car on the cross street is close enough to be a hazard. What must you do?
- AYield to that car before you go
- BGo, because you stopped first
- CTurn right without waiting
- DHonk and then go
Show the answer
✓ A. Yield to that car before you go
A STOP sign requires a complete stop, and after stopping you must still yield to any traffic close enough to be a hazard.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 28
2.In rural areas, about how far before the tracks is the round railroad warning sign usually posted?
- A500 to 900 feet
- B50 to 100 feet
- C100 to 200 feet
- D1 to 2 miles
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✓ A. 500 to 900 feet
In rural areas, the round yellow railroad warning sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet before the tracks.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35
3.What does this sign mean?
- ALet other vehicles have the right-of-way
- BYou have the right-of-way
- CMerge without slowing down
- DStop only if a train is coming
Show the answer
✓ A. Let other vehicles have the right-of-way
A YIELD sign means you must let other vehicles on the roadway have the right-of-way, slowing or stopping if needed.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 28
4.You see a round yellow sign ahead. What does it warn you about?
- AA railroad crossing ahead
- BA no-passing zone ahead
- CA sharp curve ahead
- DA school bus stop ahead
Show the answer
✓ A. A railroad crossing ahead
Round signs warn of a railroad crossing ahead.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 27