Mississippi: Emergency vehicles, work zones and traffic stops — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which documents will the officer typically ask for during a traffic stop?” · “If you disagree with the officer’s decision or course of action during a stop, what does the manual say to do?”
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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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During a traffic stop, what should you do with the engine and any audio devices?
- Turn off both
- Leave both on so you can hear the officer
- Turn off the engine but leave the audio devices on
- Turn off the audio devices but leave the engine running
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Correct answer: Turn off both
The manual says to turn off the engine and any audio devices when stopped by an officer.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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During a traffic stop, what should you do about staying in or leaving your vehicle?
- Get out and walk back to the officer’s patrol vehicle
- Get out and stand beside your own vehicle
- Stay in it unless the officer directs you to exit
- Move to the passenger seat and wait there
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Correct answer: Stay in it unless the officer directs you to exit
The manual says to stay in your vehicle unless the officer directs you to exit.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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If you are pulled over at night, what does the manual say to do to help visibility?
- Turn on your high beams
- Turn on your interior lights
- Turn off all of your lights
- Turn on your emergency flashers only
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Correct answer: Turn on your interior lights
The manual says to turn on your interior lights if you are pulled over at night to assist with visibility.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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During a traffic stop, where should you keep your hands?
- On your lap or in your pockets
- Out of the window of the vehicle
- On the dashboard, away from the officer
- On the steering wheel or in a visible location
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Correct answer: On the steering wheel or in a visible location
The manual says to keep your hands on the steering wheel or in a visible location so they are easily observable.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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During a traffic stop, which instructions should you follow?
- All instructions the officer gives you or your passengers
- Only the instructions given directly to the driver
- Only the instructions you agree with
- Only the instructions given in writing
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Correct answer: All instructions the officer gives you or your passengers
The manual says to follow all instructions the officer gives you or your passengers.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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When an officer approaches your vehicle during a traffic stop, what should you do about the window?
- Keep all windows closed and wave to the officer
- Lower every window in the vehicle at once
- Lower the window on the side the officer approaches
- Open the door so the officer can speak to you
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Correct answer: Lower the window on the side the officer approaches
The manual says the officer may approach either side of the vehicle and to lower the corresponding window so that you can better communicate.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If you have a weapon in the vehicle when an officer approaches, when should you let the officer know?
- Only if the officer asks to search the vehicle
- Upon first contact
- After handing over your documents
- Only if the officer asks you to exit
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Correct answer: Upon first contact
The manual says to let the officer know if you have a weapon in the vehicle upon first contact.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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When should you reach for your driver’s license or vehicle documents during a traffic stop?
- As soon as you stop the vehicle
- As soon as you lower the window
- As soon as the officer reaches the vehicle
- After you wait for the officer’s instructions
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Correct answer: After you wait for the officer’s instructions
The manual says to wait for the officer’s instructions before reaching for your driver’s license or vehicle documents.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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Which documents will the officer typically ask for during a traffic stop?
- Your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration
- Your driver’s license, birth certificate, and vehicle title
- Your proof of insurance, tag receipt, and repair records
- Your vehicle registration, work schedule, and trip log
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Correct answer: Your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration
The manual says the officer will typically ask for your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If the documents the officer asks for are out of your reach, what should you do?
- Reach for them quickly while the officer watches you
- Ask a passenger to hand them out of the window
- Tell the officer where they are, then wait for acknowledgment
- Step out of the vehicle to get them from the trunk
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Correct answer: Tell the officer where they are, then wait for acknowledgment
The manual says to tell the officer where the documents are and wait for the officer’s acknowledgment before reaching to retrieve them.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If an officer who is not in uniform stops you and does not show law enforcement credentials, what may you do?
- Drive away without stopping
- Ask to see them
- Refuse to give any information
- Wait until another officer arrives
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Correct answer: Ask to see them
The manual says an officer who is not in uniform will typically show credentials, and if not, you may ask to see them.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If the officer asks you to exit the vehicle, what should you do?
- Stay in the vehicle with the engine running
- Exit quickly and walk to the officer’s vehicle
- Exit and stand at the rear of your own vehicle
- Keep your hands visible, exit, and stand where directed
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Correct answer: Keep your hands visible, exit, and stand where directed
The manual says to keep your hands visible, exit the vehicle, and stand in the location the officer directs.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What may you do if the officer does not explain the action being taken during a traffic stop?
- Ask the officer to explain it
- Leave the scene and call later
- Ask a passenger to explain it
- Wait until a court date to find out
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Correct answer: Ask the officer to explain it
The manual says the officer will typically explain the action being taken, and if not, you may ask them to do so.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If you disagree with the officer’s decision or course of action during a stop, what does the manual say to do?
- Argue your case until the officer changes the decision
- Refuse to sign any ticket the officer writes
- Do not argue; you may contest the decision in court
- Drive to the agency’s office to protest right away
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Correct answer: Do not argue; you may contest the decision in court
The manual says not to prolong the contact by arguing; you may seek to contest the decision in court through established legal channels.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What does the manual say about your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket?
- It is an admission of guilt
- It is not an admission of guilt
- It ends your right to contest the ticket
- It means you agree to pay at the scene
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Correct answer: It is not an admission of guilt
The manual states that your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If you believe an officer acted inappropriately during a stop, what may you do?
- Call the driver service bureau and request a refund
- Follow the officer back to the station at once
- Wait a year before you contact anyone about it
- Contact the officer’s agency and ask for a supervisor
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Correct answer: Contact the officer’s agency and ask for a supervisor
The manual says you may call or contact the officer’s agency and request to speak to a supervisor, and that this is best done as soon as possible after the stop.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)