Mississippi: Right-of-way, turning and passing — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In which situation may you overtake and pass another vehicle on the right?” · “If you are not sure where to turn at an intersection, what should you 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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In which situation may you overtake and pass another vehicle on the right?
- When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a right turn
- When the vehicle you are passing is driving below the speed limit
- When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn
- When you are on a two-lane highway with no oncoming traffic in sight
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Correct answer: When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn
You may pass on the right when the vehicle you are passing is making or is about to make a left turn.
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 an interstate, when may you pass another vehicle on the right?
- When the interstate has a paved shoulder wide enough to drive on
- When there are multiple lanes traveling in your direction
- When the driver ahead has signaled that you may pass
- When you can use the shoulder to get around the vehicle
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Correct answer: When there are multiple lanes traveling in your direction
Passing on the right is allowed on an interstate with multiple lanes traveling in your 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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On a four-lane highway of adequate width, you may pass on the right when there are no what?
- Oncoming vehicles or pedestrians
- Bicycles or motorcycles
- Trucks or buses
- Obstructions or parked cars
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Correct answer: Obstructions or parked cars
On a four-lane highway of adequate width, passing on the right is allowed where there are no obstructions or parked cars.
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 which kind of highway of adequate width may you pass another vehicle on the right?
- Any one-way highway
- Any two-lane highway
- Any highway with a posted speed limit
- Any highway with a paved shoulder
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Correct answer: Any one-way highway
Passing on the right is allowed on any one-way highway of adequate width.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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If you pass another vehicle on the right, when should you do so?
- Only when the driver ahead signals you to pass
- Only when no other vehicle is in sight
- Only when conditions permit you to do so safely
- Only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: Only when conditions permit you to do so safely
If you pass on the right, you should do so only when conditions permit you to do so safely.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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Under what circumstances may you drive off the pavement or on the shoulder to pass another vehicle?
- When the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
- Under no circumstances
- When the shoulder is paved and clear
- When no oncoming traffic is in sight
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Correct answer: Under no circumstances
The manual says that under no circumstances are you allowed to drive off the pavement or on the shoulder 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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The manual says not to pass within how many feet of bridges, viaducts, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks and intersections?
- Fifty feet
- Two hundred feet
- Five hundred feet
- One hundred feet
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Correct answer: One hundred feet
You should not pass on hills, curves, or within one hundred feet of bridges, viaducts, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks or intersections.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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Besides hills, curves and the areas near bridges and crossings, you should not pass at any place where what is true?
- Your view is obstructed in any way
- The road is wet
- Another vehicle is following you
- The vehicle ahead is driving slowly
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Correct answer: Your view is obstructed in any way
You should not pass at any place where your view is obstructed in any way.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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If you are not sure where to turn at an intersection, what should you do?
- Stop in the travel lane until you are certain
- Make a last minute turn at the nearest intersection
- Drive slowly and read the street signs or road markers
- Follow the vehicle ahead through the intersection
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Correct answer: Drive slowly and read the street signs or road markers
If you are not sure where to turn, you should drive slowly and read the street signs or road markers.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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To make a safe turn, what does the manual say to avoid?
- Signaling before you turn
- Last minute turns
- Getting into the correct lane early
- Looking around you before you turn
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Correct answer: Last minute turns
The guidelines for a safe turn say to avoid last minute turns.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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When making a turn, when should you get into the correct lane?
- Just as you reach the crosswalk
- After you begin the turn
- Only when you see other traffic
- As soon as possible
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Correct answer: As soon as possible
The guidelines for a safe turn say to get into the correct lane as soon as possible.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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Before you change lanes or turn, what should you not assume about other drivers?
- That they will see you
- That they will signal
- That they will slow down
- That they will stop at the crosswalk
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Correct answer: That they will see you
You should look around in all directions and not assume that other drivers will see you.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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When approaching an intersection to make a turn, when should you slow down?
- Only after you have entered the crosswalk of the intersection
- Once the turn has started and you are in the intersection
- Well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
- Just as your vehicle reaches the crosswalk of the intersection
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Correct answer: Well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
You should slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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When preparing to turn at an intersection, until when should you keep the wheels of your vehicle straight?
- Until you reach the crosswalk
- Until the turn has started
- Until you have signaled
- Until you are past the center of the intersection
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Correct answer: Until the turn has started
You should keep the wheels of your vehicle straight until the turn has started.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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At what speed should you complete a turn at an intersection?
- Speeding up all the way through the turn
- Slowing down more and more until you stop
- Alternating between braking and accelerating
- A consistent speed
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Correct answer: A consistent speed
You should complete the turn at a consistent speed.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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Which of these should you avoid while you are turning at an intersection?
- Pushing down on the brake or clutch
- Staying in your lane throughout the turn
- Finishing the turn in the proper lane
- Completing the turn at a consistent speed
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Correct answer: Pushing down on the brake or clutch
The manual says not to push down on the brake or clutch while you are turning.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What should you not do while entering an intersection to make a turn?
- Stay in your lane
- Signal what you intend to do
- Shift gears
- Look around you in all directions
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Correct answer: Shift gears
The manual says not to shift gears while entering the intersection.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)