Mississippi permit test: emergencies & crashes
Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 4 questions.
You have a tire blowout at highway speed. What should you do first?
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Sample emergencies & crashes questions
You have a tire blowout at highway speed. What should you do first?
- A Brake hard right away
- B Take your foot off the gas pedal
- C Steer quickly onto the shoulder
- D Shift into neutral and coast
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B. Take your foot off the gas pedal
With a flat or blowout, do not brake suddenly. Ease off the accelerator, then brake slowly and carefully, or let the car stop by itself if you have room.
What number can you dial on a cell phone to reach the Mississippi Highway Patrol about a highway emergency?
- A *47
- B *55
- C 311
- D *77
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A. *47
Dial *HP (*47) on a cell phone to reach a Mississippi Highway Patrol dispatcher toll-free. Be ready to give the highway and mile marker, and use it only for real emergencies.
Your car breaks down on the interstate and you are stranded. What does the manual advise?
- A Walk along the shoulder to the next exit
- B Try to hitchhike a ride to a service station
- C Stand beside the car to flag down help
- D Stay in the car, lock the doors and wait
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D. Stay in the car, lock the doors and wait
Move the car as far right as you can and turn on your flashers. Do not stand beside the car, walk the interstate or hitchhike. Stay inside, lock the doors and wait for reliable help.
A police officer pulls you over at night. Which action does the manual recommend?
- A Get out and walk back to the patrol car
- B Reach for your documents before the officer arrives
- C Turn on your interior light and keep your hands visible
- D Leave the engine running and the radio on
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C. Turn on your interior light and keep your hands visible
When stopped, pull over safely, turn off the engine and audio, and stay in the vehicle. At night turn on the interior lights, and keep your hands on the wheel or where the officer can see them.