MS DMV Safe Driving Practices

Question 1

What is the best practice when driving in foggy conditions?

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights and reduce your speed

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Use high-beam headlights

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Increase your speed to pass through the fog quickly

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Turn on your hazard lights and drive cautiously

Question 2

How should you approach a four-way stop intersection where multiple vehicles arrive at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way

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The vehicle on the left has the right-of-way

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The vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way

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All vehicles should proceed simultaneously

Question 3

What should you do if you are driving and your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go

Answer

Steer sharply to regain control

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Apply the brakes firmly to stop the hydroplaning

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Turn off the engine to stop the hydroplaning

Question 4

What is the proper procedure when you are approaching a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when it is safe

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Enter the roundabout without yielding if there is no traffic

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Stop before entering the roundabout regardless of traffic

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Speed up to merge into the roundabout quickly

Question 5

What should you do if you are driving and your vehicle’s tire blows out?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer to a safe location

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Immediately slam on the brakes

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Accelerate to regain control of the vehicle

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Turn on your hazard lights and continue driving at a reduced speed