Mississippi permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 5 questions.
When passing a bicyclist, at least how much space must you leave between your vehicle and the bicycle?
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Sample sharing the road questions
When passing a bicyclist, at least how much space must you leave between your vehicle and the bicycle?
- A 3 feet
- B 6 feet
- C 1 foot
- D 2 feet
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A. 3 feet
Drivers must leave at least 3 feet between their vehicle and a bicycle when passing. Slow down, move into the next lane if you can, and pass as you would a car.
What does the Mississippi manual say about two bicyclists riding side by side?
- A It is allowed only on roads posted 25 mph or lower
- B It is allowed only in marked bike lanes
- C It is allowed if they do not block normal traffic
- D It is always illegal on public roads
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C. It is allowed if they do not block normal traffic
Mississippi law permits bicyclists to ride side by side, but riders two abreast should not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
You are following a tractor-trailer and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that tell you?
- A The truck driver cannot see you
- B You are at a safe following distance
- C You should pass on the right at once
- D The truck is about to turn right
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A. The truck driver cannot see you
A large blind spot sits right behind a tractor-trailer. If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors, its driver cannot see you, so drop back until you can.
You have passed a large truck. When is it safe to move back in front of it?
- A After you have slowed to let the truck catch up
- B When the truck driver flashes the headlights
- C As soon as your rear bumper clears its cab
- D When you see its front wheels in your rearview mirror
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D. When you see its front wheels in your rearview mirror
Move back only when you can see the truck's front wheels meet the pavement in your rearview mirror, then keep your speed. A loaded truck takes much longer to stop than a car.