Mississippi: Distracted and impaired driving — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What can happen if you cannot see clearly while driving?” · “To help prevent fatigue on a long trip, what does the manual say to arrange for?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Mississippi Driver's License Manual" (Revised December 2024), Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau.
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What can happen if you cannot see clearly while driving?
- You will tire more slowly and be able to make decisions more quickly on the road
- You will find it harder to hear horns and sirens on the roadway ahead of you
- You will have trouble identifying traffic and roadway conditions and spotting trouble
- You will drive more safely because you will naturally go more slowly
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Correct answer: You will have trouble identifying traffic and roadway conditions and spotting trouble
Without clear vision you will have trouble identifying traffic and roadway conditions, spotting potential trouble, and responding to problems in a timely manner.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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If you are required to wear corrective lenses, when should you wear them?
- Only when driving at night
- Always when driving
- Only when driving on highways
- Only when the weather is bad
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Correct answer: Always when driving
The manual says that if you are required to wear corrective lenses, you should always wear them when driving.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does the manual say about dark or tinted corrective lenses?
- Wear them only at night
- Wear them in all weather
- Use them mainly in heavy rain
- Avoid using them at night
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Correct answer: Avoid using them at night
The manual says to avoid using dark or tinted corrective lenses at night.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How does the manual define fatigue?
- Physical or mental tiredness
- A medical condition that requires a doctor’s note to drive
- A sudden loss of vision that lasts only a few seconds
- The urge to drive faster than the posted limit
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Correct answer: Physical or mental tiredness
The manual defines fatigue as physical or mental tiredness that can be caused by strain, repetitive tasks, illness, or lack of sleep.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How can fatigue affect you as a driver?
- It can sharpen your vision but also cause you to drive faster than before
- It can lower your hearing but speed up your reactions
- It can affect your vision and increase the time it takes you to make decisions
- It can make you more alert as the hours of driving pass
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Correct answer: It can affect your vision and increase the time it takes you to make decisions
The manual says fatigue can affect your vision and increase the time it takes you to make decisions.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does the manual say to do if you are tired or fatigued?
- Drive with the windows open
- Avoid driving
- Drive faster to finish the trip sooner
- Turn up the radio
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Correct answer: Avoid driving
The manual says to avoid driving if you are tired or fatigued.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many hours of sleep do most people need to maintain proper alertness during the day?
- 4 to 6 hours
- 10 to 12 hours
- 3 to 5 hours
- 7 to 9 hours
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Correct answer: 7 to 9 hours
The manual says most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain proper alertness during the day.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How often does the manual say to plan to stop during long trips?
- About every 100 miles or 2 hours
- About every 50 miles or 1 hour
- About every 200 miles or 4 hours
- About every 300 miles or 5 hours
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Correct answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hours
The manual says to plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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To help prevent fatigue on a long trip, what does the manual say to arrange for?
- A second vehicle to follow you
- A rest stop every 10 miles
- A travel companion
- A passenger who sleeps in the back seat
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Correct answer: A travel companion
The manual lists arranging for a travel companion among the ways to avoid fatigue on long trips.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How often does the manual say to take a break while driving long distances?
- Every twenty-five miles
- Every one hundred miles
- Every two hundred fifty miles
- Every five hundred miles
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Correct answer: Every one hundred miles
The manual’s advice for long-distance driving is to take a break every one hundred miles.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Why does the manual say not to follow the same vehicle or group of vehicles for long periods?
- Your engine may overheat from the constant speed
- The other drivers may think you are racing them
- The vehicles ahead may block your view of road signs
- You may become too relaxed and lose your concentration
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Correct answer: You may become too relaxed and lose your concentration
Following the same vehicles for a long time may leave you too relaxed and lose your concentration.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does the manual say to do with your eyes to avoid going to sleep at the wheel?
- Keep them moving
- Keep them fixed on the taillights ahead
- Keep them on the center line
- Focus on the dashboard gauges
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Correct answer: Keep them moving
Keeping your eyes moving is the manual’s advice for avoiding going to sleep at the wheel.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does the manual advise about the interior of your car while driving long distances?
- Keep it warm so you stay relaxed
- Keep it dark so your eyes can rest
- Keep it as cool as possible
- Keep the radio loud so you stay awake
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Correct answer: Keep it as cool as possible
For long-distance driving the manual says to keep the interior of your car as cool as possible.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How does the manual define a distraction?
- Anything that makes your vehicle move slower than traffic
- Anything that takes your attention away from driving
- Only an activity that takes your hands off the wheel
- Only an object inside the vehicle that you can see
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Correct answer: Anything that takes your attention away from driving
A distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How does the manual describe mental activities that take your mind away from driving?
- Less dangerous than taking your hands off the wheel
- Harmless as long as you keep your eyes on the road
- Dangerous only for new drivers
- Just as dangerous as taking your eyes off the road
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Correct answer: Just as dangerous as taking your eyes off the road
The manual says mental activities that take your mind away from driving are just as dangerous as the obvious risks of eyes off the road or hands off the wheel.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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If you must make a phone call while driving, what does the manual say is recommended?
- A hands-free device
- Holding the phone close to your ear
- Keeping the call under one minute
- Wearing stereo headphones
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Correct answer: A hands-free device
The manual says a hands-free device is recommended if you must make a phone call while driving.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What does the manual say about texting on your cellphone while driving?
- It is allowed if you use one hand
- It is allowed on roads with little traffic
- It is not allowed
- It is allowed for drivers over twenty-one
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Correct answer: It is not allowed
The manual states that texting on your cellphone while driving is not allowed.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What does the manual say about reading or posting to a social networking site using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving?
- It is allowed if you only read and do not post
- It is not allowed
- It is allowed when the posts are from family
- It is allowed only on a divided highway
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Correct answer: It is not allowed
The manual states that reading or posting to a social networking site with a hand-held mobile telephone is not allowed.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)