Mississippi Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: In the first minutes of rain

The opening minutes of rain are slickest, as water mixes with dirt and grease into a slick film.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: Slow down on wet roads

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to slow down when the road is wet or has pooled water.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: Find another route

Don't drive through large bodies of standing water; find another route.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid

Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid if safe; sudden braking increases the skid and never use the clutch.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas

Don't brake suddenly; take your foot off the accelerator, then brake slowly or let the car stop itself.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: Brake lightly

If you run off the pavement, use the brakes lightly before returning to the roadway.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: The left, facing traffic

Walk on the left side facing oncoming traffic, and never cross an interstate.

Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies

Correct answer: Stay inside, lock the doors and wait for help

Never walk along the interstate or hitchhike; stay inside your vehicle with doors locked and wait for help.

Source: Interstate Highway Driving – Accidents & Breakdowns

Correct answer: *HP (*47)

Dial *HP (*47) to reach a Highway Patrol dispatcher toll-free; report only real emergencies.

Source: In Case of an Accident

Correct answer: Your lights and emergency flashers

Move off to the extreme right shoulder; at night leave your lights on and use your emergency flashers.

Source: Interstate Highway Driving – Accidents & Breakdowns