Free Mississippi DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / MS

Question 1

In a crosswalk in Mississippi, pedestrians have the right of way only if the crosswalk is marked.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 2

You see a pedestrian carrying a white cane, which may have a red tip. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian is blind or visually impaired

Answer

The pedestrian is a crossing guard

Answer

The pedestrian is directing traffic

Answer

The pedestrian is a road worker

Question 3

A school bus on a two-lane road has its red lights flashing and stop sign extended. How far away must you stop?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 feet from the bus

Answer

At least 50 feet from the bus

Answer

Directly behind the bus

Answer

At least 25 feet from the bus

Question 4

When may you proceed after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

After the children have crossed, the bus has resumed motion, the red lights stop flashing, and the stop sign is retracted

Answer

As soon as the bus door closes

Answer

As soon as the children step off the bus

Answer

After counting to ten

Question 5

You are on a four-lane divided highway traveling in the opposite direction from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. Must you stop?

Accepted Answer

No, on a divided highway with four or more lanes you may continue on your side without stopping

Answer

Yes, all traffic must stop in every case

Answer

Only if you are within 100 feet of the bus

Answer

Yes, but only if children are visible

Question 6

Under Mississippi law, a bicycle ridden on a public road is:

Accepted Answer

A vehicle whose rider has the same rights and responsibilities as a driver

Answer

Exempt from traffic signals

Answer

Required to travel on the sidewalk

Answer

A pedestrian

Question 7

How much space must a Mississippi driver leave when passing a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

At least three feet

Answer

At least six feet

Answer

At least one foot

Answer

At least two feet

Question 8

When passing a bicyclist on a Mississippi road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, move into the next lane, and pass as you would a motor vehicle

Answer

Sound your horn to warn the cyclist

Answer

Pass on the right shoulder

Answer

Share the lane with the bicyclist

Question 9

Under Mississippi law, who must wear a crash helmet when riding a motorcycle or motor scooter on public roads?

Accepted Answer

Anyone operating or riding on the motorcycle

Answer

Helmets are optional in Mississippi

Answer

Only riders under 21

Answer

Only the operator

Question 10

You are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle or horseback rider on a rural Mississippi road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pass with caution and avoid using your horn, which may scare the animal

Answer

Rev your engine so they hear you

Answer

Follow closely until they leave the road

Answer

Sound your horn to alert the rider

Question 11

All drivers must stop at a railroad crossing when they see a lowered gate, a flashing signal, a posted stop sign, a flag person signaling, or a rapidly approaching train.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

Within what distance of the outer rail must you stop at a railroad crossing when required?

Accepted Answer

Within 50 to 10 feet

Answer

Within 25 to 5 feet

Answer

Within 200 to 100 feet

Answer

Within 100 to 50 feet

Question 13

Which vehicles must stop at every railroad crossing in Mississippi regardless of signals?

Accepted Answer

A school bus carrying even one child, a vehicle for hire carrying passengers, and a vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids

Answer

Only vehicles with more than four axles

Answer

Any pickup truck

Answer

Any vehicle with a trailer

Question 14

Your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and the warning lights begin to flash. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Get out of the vehicle immediately and run at a 45-degree angle toward the direction the train is coming from, then call 911

Answer

Stay in the vehicle and try to restart it

Answer

Put the car in neutral and push it forward

Answer

Turn on your flashers and wait for help

Question 15

An ambulance, fire engine, or police car is approaching with flashing lights and a siren. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the extreme right shoulder until it has passed

Answer

Stop immediately in your lane

Answer

Speed up to clear the area

Answer

Pull over to the left shoulder

Question 16

An emergency vehicle with lights activated is approaching from behind while you are in an intersection. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed through the intersection, then pull over to the extreme right shoulder

Answer

Turn left to get out of the way

Answer

Back up out of the intersection

Answer

Stop in the middle of the intersection

Question 17

An emergency vehicle with lights activated is stopped on the shoulder of a four-lane highway. What does Mississippi law require?

Accepted Answer

Merge into the lane away from the emergency vehicle if it is safe; if not, slow down and prepare to stop

Answer

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane

Answer

Sound your horn as you pass

Answer

Stop completely in your lane

Question 18

When must a crash in Mississippi be reported to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

When it involves injury, death, or apparent property damage exceeding $500

Answer

Only when someone is taken to a hospital

Answer

Only when a police officer witnesses it

Answer

Only when both drivers agree to report it

Question 19

What number can you dial on a cell phone to reach a Mississippi Highway Patrol dispatcher about a highway emergency?

Accepted Answer

*HP (*47)

Answer

*511

Answer

*MS (*67)

Answer

#77

Question 20

Your vehicle begins to skid. What does the Mississippi manual say to do?

Accepted Answer

Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid, if you can do so safely

Answer

Brake hard and press the clutch

Answer

Accelerate to regain traction

Answer

Turn the wheel opposite the skid

Question 21

You have a blowout or flat tire while driving. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Take your foot off the accelerator, then apply the brakes slowly and cautiously

Answer

Turn off the ignition

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Steer sharply onto the shoulder

Question 22

The Mississippi manual says the most dangerous time to drive in the rain is when?

Accepted Answer

During the opening minutes of rain or drizzle

Answer

After the rain stops

Answer

Only at night

Answer

After several hours of steady rain

Question 23

Your car becomes disabled on a Mississippi highway and you must walk for help. Which side of the road should you walk on?

Accepted Answer

The left side, facing oncoming traffic

Answer

The right side, with traffic

Answer

The center of the road

Answer

Either side, whichever is closer

Question 24

You are required to use low beam headlights when you come within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

300 feet

Question 25

When driving in fog, day or night, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low beams, because high beams reduce visibility in fog

Answer

Parking lights only

Answer

High beams, which cut through fog better

Answer

Hazard flashers instead of headlights

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