MS DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Mississippi, what is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway unless otherwise posted?
- 65 mph
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 75 mph
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
Mississippi's maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is 70 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 2: When may a driver legally pass a school bus displaying flashing red lights on a two-lane road in Mississippi?
- When no children are visible
- Never — all traffic must stop (Correct answer)
- Only if traveling in the opposite direction
- After slowing to 15 mph
Correct answer: Never — all traffic must stop
On a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.
Question 3: A solid white line along the right edge of the roadway indicates:
- A passing zone
- The right edge of the travel lane (Correct answer)
- A bicycle lane boundary
- A lane merge ahead
Correct answer: The right edge of the travel lane
A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the travel lane to guide drivers.
Question 4: Under Mississippi law, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Mississippi law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 5: Which action is required when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with lights activated on a Mississippi highway?
- Honk twice and proceed at normal speed
- Move over one lane or reduce speed to 15 mph below posted limit (Correct answer)
- Stop completely until the vehicle moves
- Flash your headlights and continue
Correct answer: Move over one lane or reduce speed to 15 mph below posted limit
Mississippi's Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down significantly when passing stationary emergency vehicles.
Question 6: In Mississippi, a flashing yellow traffic signal means:
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all cross traffic
- The signal is about to turn red
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
Question 7: What is the required following distance rule in Mississippi when driving behind a large truck at highway speeds?
- 1 second per 10 feet of vehicle length
- At least 4 seconds (Correct answer)
- 100 feet minimum
- 3 car lengths
Correct answer: At least 4 seconds
Drivers should maintain at least a 4-second following distance behind large trucks to allow adequate stopping distance.
MS DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2
In Mississippi, what is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway unless otherwise posted?