Mississippi: Right-of-way, turning and passing — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, how are crosswalks treated in the definition of an intersection?” · “According to the manual, a street or highway's number of lanes corresponds to what?”
Independent educational site · not affiliated with any government agency or DMV
Ready? Test yourself
- Instant feedback with an explanation
- Every answer cites its source in the manual
- Your best score is saved on this device
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.
All 18 questions in this practice test
Take the test above first, then use this list to study. Tap “Show answer” to see the correct answer and explanation.
Show the questions and answersHide the questions
-
According to the manual, how are crosswalks treated in the definition of an intersection?
- They are separate from the intersection
- They are counted as part of the intersection
- They count only when a pedestrian is crossing
- They count only when a traffic signal controls them
Show answer
Correct answer: They are counted as part of the intersection
The definition says that crosswalks are counted as part of the intersection, which is the place where roads come together or cross.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
-
How does the manual define right of way?
- The legal duty to stop for all other traffic at an intersection
- The privilege of the immediate use of the highway
- The part of the road that is set aside for pedestrians
- The requirement to yield to the vehicle on your right
Show answer
Correct answer: The privilege of the immediate use of the highway
Right of way is defined as the privilege of the immediate use of the highway.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
-
Where a sign does not prohibit it, what must you do first before turning right on a red light?
- Slow down and yield to other traffic; a full stop is not required
- Stop completely and yield to other traffic and pedestrians
- Yield to other traffic and pedestrians without stopping if the way is clear
- Wait for a green arrow before turning
Show answer
Correct answer: Stop completely and yield to other traffic and pedestrians
Before turning right on red you must first stop completely; only yielding before turning is not enough and is illegal.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
-
When are you NOT allowed to turn right on a red light?
- At night
- When the pavement is wet
- When there is more than one lane
- When a sign prohibits it
Show answer
Correct answer: When a sign prohibits it
You may not turn on red if a sign prohibits you.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
-
According to the manual, when are you in a traffic lane?
- Only when the road has painted lane lines
- Only when more than one lane goes your direction
- Only on roads with a posted speed limit
- Whenever you are driving on any street or highway
Show answer
Correct answer: Whenever you are driving on any street or highway
The manual says you are in a traffic lane whenever you are driving on any street or highway, whether or not the lanes are marked.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
-
According to the manual, a street or highway's number of lanes corresponds to what?
- The number of cars (or lines of cars) that could travel on it side by side
- The number of cars that could be parked along its edge at one time
- The number of lines painted on the pavement across its width
- The number of vehicles allowed on it at one time each hour
Show answer
Correct answer: The number of cars (or lines of cars) that could travel on it side by side
The manual says the number of lanes corresponds to the number of cars (or lines of cars) that could travel on it side-by-side.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
-
If traffic lanes travel in opposite directions, what does the manual say will separate them?
- Only solid white lines, never barricades
- Only traffic cones placed by workers
- Pavement markings, barricades, or medians
- Only a gravel strip along the edge
Show answer
Correct answer: Pavement markings, barricades, or medians
The manual says lanes that travel in opposite directions are separated by pavement markings (lines), barricades, or medians.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
-
According to the manual, when should you change lanes?
- Whenever the lane next to you is moving faster
- Whenever you have signaled
- Only when the lanes are marked
- Only when the movement can be made safely
Show answer
Correct answer: Only when the movement can be made safely
The manual says to always drive in a single lane and never change lanes unless the movement can be made safely.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
-
On a four-lane highway, which lane should you drive in?
- The right lane, except when passing or preparing to turn left
- The left lane at all times, except when preparing to turn right
- Whichever lane has the least traffic at the time
- The lane next to the center line at all times
Show answer
Correct answer: The right lane, except when passing or preparing to turn left
The manual says that on a four-lane highway you should drive in the right lane except when passing or preparing to turn left.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
-
If there is no designated turn lane, which lane should you use to turn left on a two-way street with more than one lane for your direction?
- The extreme right lane
- The lane with the fewest cars
- The lane next to the center
- Any lane, if you signal first
Show answer
Correct answer: The lane next to the center
The manual says that if there is no designated turn lane, you should use the lane next to the center for turning left.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
-
On a road with two travel lanes plus a center turn lane, when do you use the center turn lane?
- When preparing to turn left
- When passing a slower vehicle
- When traveling straight through an intersection
- When overtaking in heavy traffic
Show answer
Correct answer: When preparing to turn left
The manual says to use the center turn lane when preparing to turn left.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
-
On a road with four lanes or more, the lane next to the double yellow center lines is used for which purposes?
- Normal travel only, with no passing allowed
- Slow-moving vehicles and parking
- Overtaking, passing, or preparing to turn left
- Stopping to let passengers out
Show answer
Correct answer: Overtaking, passing, or preparing to turn left
The manual's lane-use diagram marks the lane next to the center line for overtaking, passing, or preparing to turn left, and the outer lane for travel.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
-
What does the manual say about moving across the center line of a four-lane highway to pass another vehicle?
- It is legal when the oncoming lane is clear
- It is legal during daylight hours only
- It is legal if the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
- It is never legal
Show answer
Correct answer: It is never legal
Moving across the center line of a four-lane highway to pass another vehicle is never legal.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
-
Before you move into the left lane to pass another vehicle, what must you be sure of?
- That the lane ahead is clear
- That the other driver has seen you
- That the vehicle you are passing is slowing down
- That the shoulder is clear
Show answer
Correct answer: That the lane ahead is clear
When passing on the left, you must be sure that the lane ahead is clear before you move.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
-
Before you try to pass, how far should you drop back from the vehicle you intend to pass?
- As close as possible so you can pass quickly
- Exactly one hundred feet
- Far enough that you can see around it
- Only a few feet
Show answer
Correct answer: Far enough that you can see around it
You should not tailgate a vehicle you intend to pass; drop back far enough that you can see around it before you try to change lanes.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
-
When passing on the left, when should you signal your intentions?
- After you are in the left lane
- Before you move into the left lane
- When you are alongside the vehicle you are passing
- Only if another vehicle is behind you
Show answer
Correct answer: Before you move into the left lane
You should signal your intentions before you move into the left lane to pass.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
-
When passing on the left, how should you move into the left lane?
- Slowly, drifting over gradually
- Quickly, without checking first
- Cautiously and slowly
- Cautiously but quickly
Show answer
Correct answer: Cautiously but quickly
After checking carefully, you should move cautiously but quickly into the left lane.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
-
After passing a vehicle on the left, what must you make sure of before moving back into the right lane?
- That you can see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror
- That the driver of the vehicle you passed has signaled you
- That you have driven at least one hundred feet in the left lane
- That the vehicle you passed has slowed down to let you in
Show answer
Correct answer: That you can see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror
Before moving back into the right lane, you must be able to see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)