drivers test Flashcards

1
Q

When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time ?

A

Because you may become too relaxed and lose concentration

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2
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When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams?

A

Not to blind the drivers ahead

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3
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What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle flashing its emergency lights?

A

pull over to the right and stop

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4
Q

Why should you use your turn signals well in advance of a turn?

A

to notify the other drivers of your intentions

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5
Q

If you are going to make a turn at an intersection, what is the first thing you should do?

A

Signal correctly and consistently

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6
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What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space?

A

Be sure the road is clear, look over your shoulder while backing up, and yield to approaching traffic

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7
Q

When are paved roads most likely to be their slickest?

A

When it first starts to rain or drizzle

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8
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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

A

Slow down; caution

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9
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If there is any question about right-of-way in a particular situation, what should you do?

A

Stop and wait

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10
Q

When may you drive at the posted speed limits in Mississippi?

A

Only for the most ideal conditions

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11
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As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections?

A

Drive defensively/ Approach any cross with extreme caution

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12
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As a driver, what is your responsibility to pedestrians?

A

Yield the right of way

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13
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What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury or $1000 or more in property damage?

A

Write a written report within 10 days on a SR-1 form

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14
Q

Why shouldn’t you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed?

A

You are accident prone or will cause an accident

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15
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What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb?

A

12 inches

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16
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What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?

A

Obey the officer

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17
Q

What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about to make on the highway?

A

Signal correctly and consistently

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18
Q

When waiting to make a left turn, what should you do?

A

Keep your wheels straight

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19
Q

Where do most accidents occur?

A

Intersections

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20
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What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate?

A

Do not stop. Take the next exit.

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21
Q

What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout?

A

Take your foot off the gas then apply the brakes slowly and carefully

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22
Q

Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, parallel to the curb, what should you do?

A

Put the car in park and set the parking brake and turn the wheels towards the curb.

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23
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On a two-way, four lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?

A

Right of center

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24
Q

Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways?

A

Tail-gating

25
Q

If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?

A

Merge to the left when possible

26
Q

What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where there is no marked crossing?

A

Yield the right-of-way

27
Q

What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi’s DUI laws?

A

$250-$1000; 1 year suspension; 90 days if MAESP is completed

28
Q

If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should you do?

A

Stop

29
Q

If you are driving slower that other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use?

A

Right lane

30
Q

What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle?

A

Turn and look through the rear window

31
Q

What is a traffic lane?

A

A lane that separates traffic

32
Q

If you are involved in an accident, what information should you give the other drivers involved?

A

Name, address, driver’s license number, and vehicle tag number

33
Q

What does a flashing light or a ringing bell at a railroad crossing signify?

A

Always stop, because a train is coming

34
Q

As a general rule, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into a skid?

A

Turn your wheels in the direction of the skid

35
Q

At night, when is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beams?

A

In the open country without other cars near

36
Q

What light beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog?

A

Low-beam

37
Q

When is passing permitted?

A

When the way is clear and the yellow-line is not in your lane.

38
Q

When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, how fast may you go?

A

Adjust to the highway or freeway speed

39
Q

If your vehicle has become disabled on an interstate highway, what is the proper way to signal other motorists that you need assistance?

A

Raise your hood and tie a white cloth on the antenna or hood

40
Q

A child restraining device must be provided by every person transporting a child in a motor vehicle if the child is under the age of?

A

From birth to 4 years old

41
Q

Refusal to submit a chemical breath test upon the request of a law enforcement officer in this state will result in the suspension of your driver’s license for how many days?

A

90 days

42
Q

When you are approaching a flashing red traffic light at an intersection, you should:

A

Stop

43
Q

Before making a turn at an intersection you should give a signal for at least how many feet?

A

100 feet

44
Q

When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do?

A

Dime your lights and watch the right edge of the road.

45
Q

When nearing an intersection marked with a “yield right of way” you are required to:

A

Slow down so you can yield the right of way to vehicles

46
Q

When overtaking a vehicle on a two-lane highway the safest to do before cutting back in front of the vehicle being passed is

A

Make sure you can see the passed vehicle in the rear-view mirror

47
Q

The most dangerous place on a highway is:

A

Intersection

48
Q

What traffic violation is most likely to cause deaths in automobile accidents:

A

Speeding

49
Q

When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you:

A

Turn in the direction of the arrow

50
Q

A pedestrian using a white or white tipped with red cane, is usually:

A

Blind

51
Q

What is a driver’s responsibility when driving through a congested area where children are playing?

A

Slow down and use extreme caution

52
Q

A double, solid-white line is used to define a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but:

A

Crossing the line is forbidden

53
Q

When meeting or following a vehicle at night, you should dim your headlights at least how many feet away?

A

Dim your lights at 500 feet

54
Q

When two vehicles enter or approach an intersection at approximately the same time and there are no traffic sign or signals, who has the right of way?

A

The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

55
Q

In driving what is meant by the term “ Over-driving” your headlights?

A

Driving too fast to stop in a distance you are ahead

56
Q

What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on the highways of Mississippi?

A

55 mph

57
Q

When the driver of a vehicle approaches an intersection the question of right-of-way should be determined:

A

Before you enter the intersection

58
Q

A right turn is permitted at a red traffic signal only after the driver of the vehicle has:

A

Stopped