Mississippi: Rules of the Road Questions
8 real, verified Mississippi driving-test questions on rules of the road, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Rules of the Road practice round.
1. Unless posted otherwise, what is Mississippi's default maximum speed on a four-lane state or US highway?
Why: Mississippi's default maximum speeds are 70 mph on interstates, 65 mph on four-lane state/US highways, 55 mph on two-lane state/US highways, and 50 mph on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
2. What is the maximum speed for a school bus itself while it's on an interstate in Mississippi?
Why: A Mississippi school bus is capped at 45 mph on its regular routes but may travel up to 65 mph on an interstate; the school zone speed limit itself is 15 mph.
3. How far from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights must a Mississippi driver stop?
Why: Drivers must come to a complete stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights or an extended stop sign, regardless of direction of travel, staying stopped until children have crossed and the bus resumes moving.
4. On a divided highway with four or more lanes, when doesn't a Mississippi driver have to stop for a school bus?
Why: On a divided highway with four or more lanes (at least two in each direction), traffic moving opposite a stopped school bus doesn't have to stop, but traffic moving the same direction as the bus still must.
5. When are low-beam headlights legally required in Mississippi?
Why: Low-beam headlights are legally required whenever approaching within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, or when following within 500 feet of another vehicle.
6. How close to a railroad crossing does Mississippi law prohibit parking?
Why: Mississippi parking law bans stopping within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, 30 feet of a traffic control device approach, and 15 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
7. How close to the curb must a parallel-parked vehicle be in Mississippi?
Why: A parallel-parked vehicle must be within 12 inches of the curb.
8. What accidents must be reported to law enforcement in Mississippi?
Why: An accident causing injury, death, or more than $500 in property damage must be reported to law enforcement; one with less than $500 in damage and no injuries doesn't have to be.
More Mississippi Topics
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- Licensing Procedure & Documents (6)
- Minor & Provisional Licensing (8)
- Vehicle Equipment & the Squatted Vehicle Law (6)
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