Mississippi permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 4 questions.
According to the Mississippi manual, at least how far before an intersection should you turn on your turn signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
According to the Mississippi manual, at least how far before an intersection should you turn on your turn signal?
- A 200 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 500 feet
- D 100 feet
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D. 100 feet
Signal and slow down at least 100 feet before the intersection. Arm signals must also be given continuously for at least 100 feet before you turn.
Your turn signals are broken and you want to turn right. Which arm signal should you use?
- A Arm straight out to the left
- B Arm waving forward out the window
- C Arm bent downward, palm facing back
- D Arm bent upward at the elbow
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D. Arm bent upward at the elbow
For a right turn, extend your arm out with the forearm pointing up. Straight out means left, and down means slow or stop.
On a one-way street, which lane should you generally turn from?
- A Always the far right lane, even for a left turn
- B The lane nearest the curb on the turn side
- C Any lane, as long as you signal
- D The center lane, to give room on both sides
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B. The lane nearest the curb on the turn side
A good rule on a one-way street is to turn from the lane nearest the curb on the side you are turning toward, unless markings or signs allow other lanes.
You and an oncoming driver are both turning left at the same intersection. How should you pass each other?
- A Each driver turns to the left of the other
- B Each driver turns to the right of the other
- C Both drivers enter the intersection center
- D The first driver turns and the other waits
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A. Each driver turns to the left of the other
When two opposing drivers both turn left, each should turn to the left of the other, leaving from the left lane and entering the left lane. This keeps their paths from crossing.