You park on the right side of a hill with no curb. How should you turn the front wheels?
Correct answer: Toward the right roadside, whether facing uphill or downhill.
Without a curb, point the wheels so a roll is directed away from traffic. Wheel direction is an additional precaution, not a replacement for securing the vehicle.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 62: Parking on a Hill, no curb ↗
At night, your stopping distance would exceed the roadway you can see in your headlights. What should you do?
Correct answer: Reduce speed so you can stop within the visible distance.
Do not overdrive the headlights. A hazard can be beyond the visible area even on a familiar road.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 63: Driving at Night, over-driving headlights ↗
Oncoming high beams are dazzling you. What is the handbook’s safer response?
Correct answer: Dim your own lights and guide your view toward the right side of the road.
Avoid staring into glare or reducing night vision with dark glasses. Maintain a controlled course and a safe speed.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 63: Driving at Night, blinding headlights ↗
You approach within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle at night. Which headlight setting is required by the manual?
Correct answer: Low beam.
The manual requires low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 500 feet when following another vehicle. Avoid dazzling other drivers.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 63: Using Your Headlights, low-beam distance ↗
Fog reduces visibility during your trip. Which lighting choice is appropriate?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights and slow for the available visibility.
High beams can reflect from fog and worsen the view. Low beams make the vehicle visible while reducing that glare.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 63: Using Your Headlights, fog ↗
An adult sits in the back seat of an ordinary passenger car traveling forward on a public road. What restraint rule applies?
Correct answer: The passenger must wear a properly fastened seat belt.
The manual’s seat-belt rule covers the driver and passengers in both front and rear seating positions. A short trip does not change it.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 64: Seat belts, all seating positions ↗
A 3-year-old is riding in an ordinary passenger car. Which restraint meets the handbook’s age-based requirement?
Correct answer: An appropriate properly secured child passenger restraint meeting safety standards.
Children under four require a proper child restraint, not merely an adult belt or an adult’s arms. Follow the restraint’s instructions for fit and installation.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 64: Child restraints, under age4 ↗
A 6-year-old is 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 60 pounds. Which restraint does the handbook require for this child?
Correct answer: A properly secured belt-positioning booster meeting applicable standards.
The child is at least four but under seven and below the stated size thresholds. A makeshift cushion is not a certified booster.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 64: Child restraints, ages 4 through 6 ↗
Which seating location does Mississippi’s handbook recommend for children younger than 13?
Correct answer: The back seat.
This is the handbook’s safety recommendation, separate from its legal age-and-size restraint rules. Use the proper restraint as well.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 64: Occupant-protection recommendation, children under 13 ↗
Rain has just begun after a dry period. Why should you reduce speed early?
Correct answer: The first water mixes with road dirt and grease, making the surface especially slippery.
The first rain can create a slippery film. Reduce speed and leave more room before a skid or sudden stop becomes necessary.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 65: Wet roads ↗
What is the best way to reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a rain-covered road?
Correct answer: Reduce speed so the tires have a better chance to maintain contact with the pavement.
Water can separate tires from the road. Lower speed is a basic precaution; sudden control changes and close following increase the danger.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 65: Hydroplaning ↗
Water covers a road and its depth is uncertain. What should you do?
Correct answer: Turn around and choose another safe route.
Do not drive into floodwater. Its depth, current and the condition of the pavement may be impossible to judge from the vehicle.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 65: Flooded roads ↗
Your car begins to skid. Which action is likely to make control harder to recover?
Correct answer: Applying the brakes suddenly and hard.
The handbook warns against sudden braking during a skid. Stay controlled and avoid abrupt inputs that demand more traction than the tires can provide.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 65: Skidding ↗
A tire suddenly blows out while you are moving. What is the appropriate initial response?
Correct answer: Hold control of the steering, ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking.
A sudden brake application or steering change can worsen a blowout. Maintain control and reduce speed gradually before leaving the roadway safely.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 65: Tire blowout ↗
Your right wheels drop off the pavement. What should you do before returning?
Correct answer: Slow under control, using light braking if needed, before steering carefully back when safe.
Do not panic or force the car back at speed. A controlled slowdown gives you a better chance to cross the pavement edge without overcorrecting.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 65: Running off the pavement ↗
Your car becomes disabled on an interstate but can still coast safely. What should you try to do?
Correct answer: Get completely off the travel lanes onto the right shoulder and use warning flashers.
Move out of the traffic stream as far as safely possible and warn others. A stopped car in a travel lane creates a serious collision risk.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 70: Interstate breakdowns ↗
You are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren. What should you do?
Correct answer: Clear the intersection safely, then move right and yield.
Do not block the intersection. Complete the safe clearing movement and then yield from the right side as directed in the handbook.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 67: Emergency vehicles ↗
A stopped emergency vehicle displays warning lights beside a four-lane road. The adjacent lane is clear and a lane change is safe. What should you do?
Correct answer: Move into the lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle.
Give stopped emergency personnel room. Change to the lane away from the vehicle when that movement can be made safely.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 67: Approaching emergency vehicles on the roadside ↗
Traffic prevents a safe lane change away from a stopped emergency vehicle. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down, remain alert and be prepared to stop.
The inability to move over does not remove the need for caution. Reduce speed and be ready for people or equipment near the roadway.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 67: Approaching emergency vehicles on the roadside ↗
You have pulled over for an officer. What is a good next step?
Correct answer: Turn off the engine and audio, remain in the vehicle and keep your hands visible.
Visible hands and calm, predictable actions help make the stop safer. Stay in the vehicle unless directed otherwise.
Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, Revised December 2024, printed and physical PDF page 67: Traffic stops ↗
