Mississippi DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Octagon sign meaning
- An eight-sided sign always means stop. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.
- Diamond-shaped sign meaning
- A diamond-shaped sign is a warning sign. It alerts drivers to a change in road conditions or a hazard ahead, such as a curve or intersection.
- Flashing red signal
- A flashing red light functions like a stop sign. Stop completely, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when the way is clear.
- Double solid yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions and prohibit passing or crossing the lines in either direction under normal conditions.
- Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way
- At an intersection without signs or signals, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. If two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the right.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right, and must also yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- Right-of-way definition
- Right-of-way is the legal priority to proceed. Having it does not excuse a driver from the duty to avoid a collision when another road user fails to yield.
- Driveway entry yielding
- A driver entering a public road from a driveway, alley, or private road must yield to all vehicles already on the road and to pedestrians.
- Three-second rule
- Choose a fixed object ahead. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count seconds until your front bumper reaches it. Fewer than three seconds means following too closely.
- Basic speed law
- The basic speed law requires driving at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for current conditions, even when that is below the posted maximum limit.
- Total stopping distance
- Total stopping distance is the sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It increases with speed and with slippery or dark conditions.
- Adverse weather following gap
- Add at least one extra second to the following distance for rain, wet roads, night driving, or heavy traffic, and add more for ice, snow, or fog.
- Adult per se BAC limit
- For drivers age 21 and older, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher is per se evidence of driving while intoxicated.
- Zero tolerance BAC limit
- Under zero-tolerance laws, a driver under age 21 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or higher commits a violation.
- Implied consent law
- By driving, a person consents to chemical testing after a lawful DUI arrest. Refusing a test typically results in license suspension and can be used in court.
- Commercial driver BAC limit
- A commercial motor vehicle driver is considered intoxicated at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent, half the limit for non-commercial adult drivers.
- Pedestrian crosswalk yielding
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk and must not pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian.
- Three-foot bicycle clearance
- When passing a bicyclist, leave at least three feet of clearance where required. If you cannot pass safely, wait behind the cyclist.
- Truck no-zone rule
- Large trucks have large blind spots at the front, rear, and both sides. If you cannot see the truck driver's face in the mirror, the driver cannot see you.
- School bus red lights
- When a school bus displays flashing red lights and its stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop, except oncoming traffic on a divided highway.
- Parking near fire hydrant
- Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The clearance keeps the hydrant accessible for firefighting equipment in an emergency.
- Parking near railroad crossing
- Parking is prohibited within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, keeping the crossing clear and preserving sight lines for approaching trains.
- Uphill parking with curb
- When parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if it moves.
- Safe backing procedure
- Before backing, check behind the vehicle, back slowly, and use mirrors plus a spotter if available. Do not rely on mirrors alone.
- Passing on the right allowed
- Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left, when there are two or more lanes in the same direction, or on a one-way street.
- No-passing zones
- Passing is prohibited on a solid yellow line, at hill crests, in curves with limited sight distance, at railroad crossings, and at intersections.
- Center left-turn lane
- A center left-turn lane is reserved for vehicles preparing to turn left. It is not a travel lane and may not be used for passing.
- Turn signal distance
- Signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes in normal traffic, and signal earlier when traveling at higher speeds.
- Crossbuck sign meaning
- A crossbuck sign marks a railroad crossing and means yield to trains. A round yellow sign with an X and RR warns that a crossing is ahead.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes, and never stop in an intersection.
- Move over law
- When emergency, tow, or utility vehicles are stopped with lights flashing, change lanes if safe or slow down as required by the move-over law.
- Headlight use requirement
- Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise, in rain, fog, or reduced visibility, and whenever windshield wipers are in continuous use.