MS DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, Mississippi law requires:

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Under 7 years old

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To turn left into a driveway or side road

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

Mississippi law requires headlights when you cannot see clearly for at least 500 feet ahead.

(MS DMV) Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test