Mississippi Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Opposite-direction traffic; pass only when safe

A broken yellow line separates opposite-direction lanes; crossing is allowed only to pass when safe.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: When the broken line is on your side

If the broken line is closest to your lane you may pass with caution; if the solid line is closest, passing is forbidden.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Crossing it is prohibited

Crossing a double white line is prohibited; crossing a single solid white line is discouraged.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Crossing it is discouraged

A single solid white line separates same-direction lanes; crossing it is discouraged.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Turn left

An arrow pointing left means you must turn left if you travel in that lane.

Source: Pavement Markings – Directional Arrows

Correct answer: Continue in that lane and correct your route later

If you get in the wrong lane, keep going in that lane until it's safe to turn off and get back on route.

Source: Pavement Markings – Directional Arrows

Correct answer: Preparing to turn left or right across opposite lanes

The center turn lane is only for preparing to turn across opposite lanes; it is never used for passing.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Yes, always

Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is not marked.

Source: Pavement Markings – Crosswalks

Correct answer: On any part of a crosswalk

Approach crosswalks with care and never stop on any part of a crosswalk.

Source: Pavement Markings – Crosswalks

Correct answer: Yes, after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it

You may turn right on red after stopping completely and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it; only yielding is illegal.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights

Correct answer: Turn, but yield; the turn isn't protected

A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn but you must yield; oncoming traffic has a green light.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights

Correct answer: Protected turn; oncoming traffic has red

With a green arrow, oncoming traffic has a red light, giving you a protected turn.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights

Correct answer: Flashing yellow arrow and solid green light

For left turns, the flashing yellow arrow and the solid green light both mean yield to oncoming traffic.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights

Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed with caution

A flashing red light means stop completely and proceed with caution, yielding at intersections.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights

Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed with caution

At a malfunctioning signal with no working lights, stop completely and proceed with caution, yielding as required.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights