Mississippi Permit Test (Driver Knowledge Exam) — All Questions
4 questions
The maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in Mississippi is:
- a.55 mph
- b.70 mph✓
- c.75 mph
- d.80 mph
Mississippi posts a maximum of 70 mph on rural interstate highways. Always obey the posted signs, which may be lower. (Mississippi Driver's Manual, speed limits)
The Basic Speed Law in Mississippi means you must:
- a.Always drive the posted maximum
- b.Drive faster than surrounding traffic
- c.Never drive below 45 mph
- d.Never drive faster than is safe for the current conditions✓
Even at or below the posted limit, you must drive at a speed that is reasonable and safe for traffic, weather, and road conditions. (Mississippi Driver's Manual, speed and conditions)
In rain, fog, or on wet roads you should:
- a.Reduce speed and increase your following distance✓
- b.Keep the same speed and spacing
- c.Follow more closely to see better
- d.Use your high beams in fog
Wet or foggy conditions reduce traction and visibility, so slow down and leave extra space. Use low beams in fog. (Mississippi Driver's Manual, adverse conditions)
When you enter a highway from an on-ramp, you should:
- a.Stop at the end of the ramp and wait
- b.Enter slowly and let traffic adjust to you
- c.Use the ramp to match the speed of traffic and merge into a gap✓
- d.Cross all lanes to reach the left lane immediately
Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of highway traffic, then merge smoothly into an available gap. (Mississippi Driver's Manual, highway driving)