General Driving Knowledge — Mississippi
Mississippi permit practice test: 480 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 64 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Mississippi Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 64 (13% of 480 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (64)
1. If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:
- Use your parking lights.
- Use your high beams.
- Use your low beams. ✓
Answer: C. Use your low beams.
2. If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:
- Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway. ✓
- Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
- Stop.
Answer: A. Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
3. When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
- Turn into any lane.
- Turn into first lane. ✓
- Turn into second lane.
Answer: B. Turn into first lane.
4. If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
- Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction.
- Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding.
- Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes. ✓
Answer: C. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
5. When being passed by another vehicle:
- Brake hard.
- Maintain a constant speed. ✓
- Speed up.
Answer: B. Maintain a constant speed.
6. If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
- Challenge them.
- Get out of their way. ✓
- Speed up.
Answer: B. Get out of their way.
7. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
- Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.
- Take a few minutes to cool off before driving. ✓
- Drive on the interstate to let off steam.
Answer: B. Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.
8. What can you do to reduce road rage?
- Always signal your intention when changing lanes. ✓
- Talk on your cell phone while driving.
- Use your horn frequently.
Answer: A. Always signal your intention when changing lanes.
9. Which of the following statements is correct?
- Use your left foot to brake.
- Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle. ✓
- You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.
Answer: B. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
10. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
- Security guards patrolling parking lots.
- Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.
- Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites. ✓
Answer: C. Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook