Mississippi: Pavement markings Practice Test
Yellow and white lines, passing and no-passing zones, lane-use arrows and crosswalks.
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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 does a broken yellow line separate?
- Traffic lanes that move in opposite directions
- Traffic lanes that move in the same direction
- The travel lane from the shoulder
- A turn lane from the through lanes
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Correct answer: Traffic lanes that move in opposite directions
A broken yellow line separates lanes of traffic that move in opposite directions.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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When is crossing a broken yellow line into the oncoming lane permissible?
- Whenever you are driving below the speed limit
- Only when you have signaled for three seconds
- Only for passing, and only when it is safe to pass
- Whenever there is no vehicle behind you
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Correct answer: Only for passing, and only when it is safe to pass
Crossing into the oncoming lane is permissible only for passing and only when it is safe to pass.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What does a broken white line mean?
- Travel in opposite directions is permitted on both sides of the line
- Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line
- Passing is forbidden on both sides of the line
- Vehicles may not cross the line for any reason
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Correct answer: Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line
A broken white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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When may a vehicle cross a broken white line to change lanes?
- Only when a police officer directs it
- Only when the lane ahead is blocked
- Never, the line may not be crossed
- When it is safe to do so
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Correct answer: When it is safe to do so
A vehicle may cross a broken white line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A broken yellow line runs next to a solid yellow line, and the broken line is the one closest to your lane. What may you do?
- Not pass under any circumstances
- Pass only after coming to a complete stop
- Pass only on a divided highway
- Pass with caution
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Correct answer: Pass with caution
If the broken line is closest to your lane, you may pass with caution.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A broken yellow line runs next to a solid yellow line, and the solid line is the one closest to your lane. What is the rule?
- You may pass with caution
- Passing is forbidden
- You may pass only on a straight road
- You may pass only at night
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Correct answer: Passing is forbidden
If the solid line is closest to your lane, passing is forbidden.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What does the manual say about crossing a single, solid white line?
- It is prohibited
- It is required before every turn
- It is discouraged
- It is allowed only for passing
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Correct answer: It is discouraged
Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of a single, solid white line, but crossing it is discouraged.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Traffic on both sides of a single, solid white line travels in which way?
- In the same direction
- In opposite directions
- Toward each other at intersections only
- In whichever direction has fewer vehicles
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Correct answer: In the same direction
A single, solid white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What does a double, solid yellow line separate?
- Travel lanes moving in the same direction
- Travel lanes moving in opposite directions
- A bicycle lane from the shoulder
- The shoulder from the right-hand lane
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Correct answer: Travel lanes moving in opposite directions
A double, solid yellow line separates travel lanes moving in opposite directions.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What is the rule about passing from either side of a double, solid yellow line?
- It is allowed with caution
- It is allowed when the road ahead is clear
- It is allowed only for slow vehicles
- It is prohibited
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Correct answer: It is prohibited
Passing from either side of a double yellow line is prohibited.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What is the rule about crossing a double, solid white line?
- It is prohibited
- It is allowed with caution
- It is allowed to change lanes when safe
- It is discouraged but allowed
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Correct answer: It is prohibited
Crossing a double white line is prohibited.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Traffic on both sides of a double, solid white line travels in which way?
- In opposite directions
- Toward each other at intersections only
- In the same direction
- In the direction of the nearest exit
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Correct answer: In the same direction
A double, solid white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What does the placement of pavement markings depend on?
- The age and condition of the road surface
- The number of crashes that occurred on the road
- The type of highway and the traffic conditions
- The time of day and the weather conditions
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Correct answer: The type of highway and the traffic conditions
The placement of pavement markings depends upon the type of highway and the traffic conditions.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What must drivers do about the pavement markings on the road?
- Observe and comply with them
- Follow them only when police are present
- Follow them only on main highways at night
- Treat them as suggestions only
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Correct answer: Observe and comply with them
The manual says you must observe and comply with pavement markings.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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You approach an intersection marked with directional arrows and find yourself in the wrong lane. What does the manual say to do?
- Stop and back up into the correct lane right away
- Change lanes at once across the solid lines
- Turn around in the middle of the intersection
- Keep going in that lane until it is safe to turn off
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Correct answer: Keep going in that lane until it is safe to turn off
If you get in the wrong lane, you keep going in that lane until it is safe to turn off and get back on the correct street or highway.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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A white arrow pointing to the left is painted in your lane. What does it mean?
- You may turn left or continue straight
- You must turn left if you travel in this lane
- You may turn left only when the light is green
- The lane is a passing lane
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Correct answer: You must turn left if you travel in this lane
An arrow pointing to the left means you must turn left if you travel in this lane.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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A white arrow pointing to the right is painted in your lane. What does it mean?
- You must turn right if you travel in this lane
- You may turn right or continue straight
- You may turn right only when no pedestrians are near
- The lane is only for slow vehicles
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Correct answer: You must turn right if you travel in this lane
An arrow pointing to the right means you must turn right if you travel in this lane.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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A straight white arrow is painted in your lane. What does it mean?
- You may continue straight or turn to the left
- You may continue straight or turn to the right
- You must continue straight if you travel in this lane
- The lane ends just ahead and you must merge
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Correct answer: You must continue straight if you travel in this lane
A straight arrow means you must continue straight if you travel in this lane.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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A two-headed arrow pointing both straight and to the left is painted in your lane. What does it mean?
- You must turn left if you travel in this lane
- You may continue straight or turn left
- You must continue straight if you travel in this lane
- You may turn left or turn right only
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Correct answer: You may continue straight or turn left
A two-headed arrow that points both straight and to the left means you may continue straight or turn to the left.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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A two-headed arrow pointing both straight and to the right is painted in your lane. What does it mean?
- You must turn right if you travel in this lane
- You must continue straight if you travel in this lane
- You may turn left or turn right only
- You may continue straight or turn right
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Correct answer: You may continue straight or turn right
A two-headed arrow that points both straight and to the right means you may continue straight or turn to the right.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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The center lane of a road is painted TURN LANE ONLY. When may a vehicle use this lane?
- To pass slower vehicles when the road ahead is clear
- To drive straight through when traffic is heavy
- To wait for a parking space on the opposite side
- Only to prepare to turn left or right across opposite lanes
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Correct answer: Only to prepare to turn left or right across opposite lanes
A TURN LANE ONLY center lane may be used only in preparation to turn left or right across the opposite lanes.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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May the center lane that is painted TURN LANE ONLY be used for passing?
- Yes, when the road ahead is clear
- No, it is never used for passing
- Yes, but only at night
- Yes, but only to pass slower vehicles
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Correct answer: No, it is never used for passing
The turn lane is never used for passing.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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When may you cross a double yellow line to pass a slow-moving car?
- When no oncoming vehicle is in sight
- Never, because you would be driving into oncoming traffic
- When the car ahead is traveling below the speed limit
- When you signal well in advance
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Correct answer: Never, because you would be driving into oncoming traffic
The manual says never to cross a double yellow line, not even to pass a slow-moving car, because you will be driving into oncoming traffic.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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On a two-way highway with a single, broken, yellow line, when may you cross that line to pass another vehicle?
- Never, because any yellow line is a no-passing line
- If the oncoming lane is clear and it is safe to pass
- Only if you are driving below the posted speed limit
- Only if the vehicle ahead is a school bus
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Correct answer: If the oncoming lane is clear and it is safe to pass
The manual says that with a single, broken, yellow line you may cross it for passing if the oncoming lane is clear and it is safe to pass.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A highway is divided by one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. When may you cross the lines to pass?
- Only if the solid line is closest to your lane, and it is clear and safe
- Whenever the oncoming lane is clear, whichever line is closer
- Never, under any conditions, because a solid line is present
- Only if the broken line is closest to your lane, and it is clear and safe
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Correct answer: Only if the broken line is closest to your lane, and it is clear and safe
The manual says you may cross the lines for passing only if the broken yellow line is closest to your travel lane, the oncoming lane is clear, and it is safe to pass.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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On a two-lane highway, what does a solid double yellow center line mean?
- No passing from either direction
- Passing is allowed from one direction only
- Passing is allowed when the oncoming lane is clear
- Passing is allowed only in daylight
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Correct answer: No passing from either direction
A solid double yellow line means no passing from either direction.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A center line is made of a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. Which driver may cross the lines to pass?
- The driver alongside the solid yellow line
- Drivers traveling in either direction
- The driver alongside the broken yellow line
- Neither driver, because passing is never allowed there
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Correct answer: The driver alongside the broken yellow line
Where a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line sit together, a vehicle traveling alongside the broken yellow line may cross the lines to pass.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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On interstates and four-lane highways, passing is allowed from both the left and right lanes when the lanes going the same direction are divided by what kind of line?
- A solid white line
- A broken white line
- A solid yellow line
- A double yellow line
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Correct answer: A broken white line
Passing from both the left and right lanes is allowed when the lanes traveling the same direction are divided by a broken white line.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)