Mississippi: Distracted and impaired driving — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How does the manual define a hand-held mobile telephone?” · “What does the manual say about arguments and stressful or emotional conversations with passengers while you drive?”
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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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How does the manual define a hand-held mobile telephone?
- Any phone kept inside the vehicle, whether or not it is being used
- A voice-operated device that lets the user make calls without using a hand
- A phone used for calls only, not for text messages
- A device a user uses for a call or text message with at least one hand
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Correct answer: A device a user uses for a call or text message with at least one hand
A hand-held mobile telephone is a phone or portable electronic communication device with which a user engages in a call or writes, sends, or reads a text message using at least one hand.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these is NOT included in the manual’s term “hand-held mobile telephone”?
- A voice-operated or hands-free device
- A mobile phone used to write a text message
- A portable electronic device used to read a text message
- A mobile phone used with one hand for a call
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Correct answer: A voice-operated or hands-free device
The term hand-held mobile telephone does not include a voice-operated or hands-free device.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these is NOT counted as a “text message” in the manual’s definition?
- An email
- An instant message
- A weather alert
- A text-based message
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Correct answer: A weather alert
The definition of text messages excludes an emergency, traffic, or weather alert and a message related to the operation or navigation of the motor vehicle.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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A voice-operated or hands-free device lets the user write, send, or read a text message without the use of what?
- Either hand, except to hold the device steady
- Either hand, except to activate or initiate a function
- Either hand, except to type short words and numbers
- Either hand, except to read the message on the screen
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Correct answer: Either hand, except to activate or initiate a function
The manual defines it as a device that works without either hand except to activate, deactivate, or initiate a feature or function.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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In the manual’s definitions, what is “writing” a text message?
- Reading a message aloud to a passenger
- Receiving a text message without touching the phone
- Dictating a text message using only your voice
- The manual entry of a text message
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Correct answer: The manual entry of a text message
Writing, sending, and reading are defined as the manual entry, sending, or retrieval of a text message, respectively.
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 define a social networking site?
- A web-based service where users build a profile and communicate with other users
- A web-based service where users only watch videos posted by companies
- A web-based service that stores a driver’s license number and photo
- A website that only displays traffic and weather alerts
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Correct answer: A web-based service where users build a profile and communicate with other users
A social networking site is a web-based service where people construct a profile, list connections, and communicate with other users of the site.
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 define a motor vehicle in its cellphone rules?
- A vehicle driven by an engine and made mainly for use on farms or private land
- A vehicle powered by an engine that carries at least four passengers
- A vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and made mainly for public highways
- Any vehicle with two or more axles that is registered in the state
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Correct answer: A vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and made mainly for public highways
A motor vehicle is a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways.
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 have just had an argument or are worried, ill, angry, frightened, or grief-stricken, what does the manual say to do?
- Drive only on roads you know well
- Let someone else drive
- Listen to calm music while you drive
- Drive slowly in the right lane
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Correct answer: Let someone else drive
The manual says that when you are upset, worried, ill, angry, frightened, or grief-stricken, you should let someone else drive.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which of these does the manual say can cause distractions that make accidents more likely?
- Good weather, light traffic, or a full tank of fuel
- Routine maintenance, new tires, or a recent oil change
- A full night of sleep, a meal, or a short walk
- Domestic quarrels, financial concerns, or illnesses
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Correct answer: Domestic quarrels, financial concerns, or illnesses
Domestic quarrels, financial concerns, and illnesses are named as emotional distractions that make accidents more likely.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the manual say about arguments and stressful or emotional conversations with passengers while you drive?
- Avoid them
- Continue them only on straight roads
- Keep them short and quiet
- Have them only at stop signs
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Correct answer: Avoid them
The manual says to avoid arguments and stressful or emotional conversations with passengers.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the manual say about eating while driving?
- It is fine if you keep one hand on the wheel
- It is fine on a straight road
- Avoid it
- Eat only small snacks, never meals
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Correct answer: Avoid it
Avoiding eating while driving is one of the manual’s tips for reducing distractions.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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How does the manual say to secure pets in your vehicle?
- On the front passenger seat beside the driver
- On a passenger’s lap in the back seat
- Loose in the cargo area of the vehicle
- In a pet carrier or portable kennel
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Correct answer: In a pet carrier or portable kennel
Pets should be properly secured in a pet carrier or portable kennel so they do not distract you.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the manual say about wearing stereo headphones while you drive?
- Never wear them
- Wear them only in one ear
- Wear them only on interstate highways
- Wear them only at a low volume
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Correct answer: Never wear them
The manual says never to wear stereo headphones while you drive.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Why does the manual say never to wear headphones or play your car stereo loudly while driving?
- You may be unable to hear your engine and notice mechanical problems
- You may be unable to hear your passengers and talk with them
- You may be unable to hear warning signals such as whistles and sirens
- You may be unable to hear the turn signal clicking
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Correct answer: You may be unable to hear warning signals such as whistles and sirens
Headphones and loud music may keep you from hearing warning signals such as whistles and sirens.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the manual say about hanging decorative items from your rearview mirror?
- Avoid it
- Hang only lightweight items
- Hang them only at night
- It is required on new vehicles
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Correct answer: Avoid it
The manual says to avoid hanging decorative items from your rearview mirror.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What should you keep the front seat clear of?
- Items that weigh more than ten pounds
- Clothing and personal papers of any kind
- Objects that can fall during sudden movement
- Maps and printed directions only
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Correct answer: Objects that can fall during sudden movement
The front seat should be kept clear of objects that can fall during sudden movement.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the manual’s REMEMBER box say you are responsible for?
- Reporting other drivers’ traffic violations
- Operating your vehicle in a safe manner
- Keeping your vehicle’s tires inflated
- Teaching passengers the rules of the road
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Correct answer: Operating your vehicle in a safe manner
The manual reminds you that you are responsible for operating your vehicle in a safe manner.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)