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Mississippi Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions
Posted and default limits, school zones and the basic speed law.
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Question 1
What is the maximum speed for passenger cars on Mississippi interstates?
75 mph
70 mph
60 mph
65 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
The interstate limit is 70 mph, with a 40 mph minimum.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 2
What is the minimum speed on Mississippi interstates and four-lane highways?
30 mph
45 mph
50 mph
40 mph
Correct answer: 40 mph
The posted minimum speed on interstates and four-lane highways is 40 mph.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 3
What is the maximum speed on a Mississippi four-lane state or U.S. highway?
55 mph
65 mph
60 mph
70 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
Four-lane state and U.S. highways have a 65 mph maximum.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 4
What is the maximum speed on a Mississippi two-lane state or U.S. highway?
65 mph
45 mph
50 mph
55 mph
Correct answer: 55 mph
Two-lane state and U.S. highways have a 55 mph maximum.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 5
What is the maximum speed for any vehicle in a Mississippi school zone?
25 mph
20 mph
10 mph
15 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
The maximum speed for any vehicle in a school zone is 15 mph.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 6
What is the maximum speed on the Natchez Trace Parkway?
65 mph
50 mph
40 mph
55 mph
Correct answer: 50 mph
The Parkway maximum is 50 mph unless lower speeds are posted; radar is used.
Source: Appendix B: The Natchez Trace
Question 7
What is the maximum speed of a school bus carrying children on regular routes?
55 mph
45 mph
65 mph
35 mph
Correct answer: 45 mph
A school bus carrying children on regular routes may go up to 45 mph; on the interstate, 65 mph.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 8
Posted speed limits in Mississippi are intended for what conditions?
Rain
Ideal conditions
Night
Heavy traffic
Correct answer: Ideal conditions
Posted limits are for ideal conditions; slow down for curves, congestion, poor weather or visibility.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
Question 9
When does the 15 mph school zone limit apply?
Only on weekends
During recess or when children arrive or leave
Only in summer
All day, every day of the year, including summer
Correct answer: During recess or when children arrive or leave
The school zone sign means 15 mph when passing a school during recess or opening/closing hours.
Source: Traffic Signs – School Zone
Question 10
Is it safe to merge onto the interstate slower than traffic?
Yes, if you signal
No, match the flow of traffic
Yes, at night
Yes, always
Correct answer: No, match the flow of traffic
Increase speed in the acceleration lane to match traffic; merging slower or faster than the flow is dangerous.
Source: Interstate Highway Driving
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