MS DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, Mississippi law requires:
- The larger vehicle has the right-of-way
- The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- Both vehicles stop until one proceeds
- The vehicle traveling faster has the right-of-way
Correct answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
At uncontrolled intersections with simultaneous arrivals, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 2: In Mississippi, what must a driver do when a traffic signal is completely dark (not functioning)?
- Proceed through without stopping
- Treat the intersection as a four-way stop (Correct answer)
- Yield only to oncoming traffic
- Wait until signal is repaired
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
A non-functioning traffic signal must be treated as a four-way stop, requiring all drivers to stop and yield in turn.
Question 3: Mississippi's child passenger safety law requires children under what age to use an appropriate child restraint system?
- Under 6 years old
- Under 7 years old (Correct answer)
- Under 8 years old
- Under 5 years old
Correct answer: Under 7 years old
Mississippi law requires children under age 7 to be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint system.
Question 4: Which of the following is a legal reason to cross a solid double yellow center line in Mississippi?
- To pass a slow-moving cyclist
- To turn left into a driveway or side road (Correct answer)
- To avoid a pothole
- To pass a vehicle stopped at a red light
Correct answer: To turn left into a driveway or side road
Crossing a double yellow line is permitted when making a left turn into a driveway, alley, or side road.
Question 5: In Mississippi, headlights must be used when visibility is reduced to less than:
- 200 feet
- 500 feet (Correct answer)
- 1,000 feet
- 300 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Mississippi law requires headlights when you cannot see clearly for at least 500 feet ahead.
Question 6: A pennant-shaped sign in Mississippi indicates:
- Railroad crossing ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Yield ahead
- School zone ahead
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone on two-lane roads.
Question 7: When exiting a highway via an off-ramp in Mississippi, where should you reduce your speed?
- Before entering the deceleration lane
- After entering the deceleration lane or ramp (Correct answer)
- At the bottom of the off-ramp only
- Immediately after merging onto the highway
Correct answer: After entering the deceleration lane or ramp
You should maintain highway speed until entering the deceleration lane, then reduce speed while on the ramp.
MS DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 3
When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, Mississippi law requires: