Mississippi driver handbook

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   10 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Under the laws of Mississippi, you must have a valid Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit to operate any motor vehicle (except road and farm equipment) on streets or highways.

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   License office. Your signature must be notarized on this form. Your driving record in other states will be checked before a Mississippi license is issued. If you have a valid driver’s license from another state, the Computerized Exam will be waived. You must pass a vision screening. If your out-of-state license has been expired over thirty days, you must take the Computerized Exam. All

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   11 OUT-OF-STATE DRIVERS: MOVING TO MISSISSIPPI If you move to Mississippi, you must obtain a Mississippi driver’s license within sixty days. You must obtain a Mississippi license plate/tag within thirty days. When you apply for a Mississippi driver’s license you must surrender all out-of-state licenses. If your out-of-state

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   15 Additionally, whether or not you have been convicted of certain violations will determine eligibility for a Regular Driver’s License. What if I am fifteen and one- half years old when I receive my Learner’s Permit? Do I still have to wait a year before I quality for a Regular Driver’s License? Yes. If you are issued a Learner’s Permit at age fifteen and

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   documentation, and: • pass the written examination • pass the vision examination • provide documentation showing completion of Driver's Education (beginning July 1, 2027) • if you are under 17 you must provide an affidavit for Road Test Waiver whereby a parent, teacher, or guardian has certified that he or she has witnessed you operate a motor vehicle for at least fifty hours and

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   16 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS To obtain a license of any type, you must complete an application form furnished by the Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau .

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   20 SQUATTED VEHICLE LAW It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a passenger motor vehicle on the streets or highways of Mississippi if, by alteration of the suspension, frame or chassis, the height of the front fender is raised four or more inches greater than the height of the rear fender.

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   3 STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Post Office Box 1459 Canton, Mississippi 39046 www.dps.ms.gov PRICES AND LAWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE The Driver Service Bureau reserves the right to overrule any information obtained from this manual;

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   with a large X and two R’s. A solid yellow line is used to prevent passing in advance of the crossing, and a white line is painted on each side of the track. This round yellow sign, with a black “cross buck” and two R’s, means a railroad crossing is ahead. In rural areas, this sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in

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    sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in front of the tracks. It tells you to look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop. This white “cross buck” sign is posted at most railroad crossings. If there is more than one track, the number of tracks is shown on a sign below the cross buck. Flashing light signals are used

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    crossing, and a white line is painted on each side of the track. This round yellow sign, with a black “cross buck” and two R’s, means a railroad crossing is ahead. In rural areas, this sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in front of the tracks. It tells you to look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop. This

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    36 IF YOU ARE STUCK ON THE TRACKS, GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE! If your vehicle is physically on the train tracks at a grade crossing and the lights begin to flash , you may only have 20 seconds to escape before the train makes it to your location. Twenty seconds is the minimal amount of time that it takes a train to reach

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    to flash , you may only have 20 seconds to escape before the train makes it to your location. Twenty seconds is the minimal amount of time that it takes a train to reach the grade crossing once the warning lights activate. If this happens to you, remember the word “GO,” as in GET OUT of your vehicle! Once outside, run in a 45-degree

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    you and your passengers buckle up your seat belts every time you travel in a motor vehicle. Seat belts have proven to save lives. Buckle up; it is the law. Also, take special care in school zones and when sharing the road with bicyclists. I wish you the best as you prepare to become a licensed, responsible driver. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety

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    rear-end collisions. @ 10 MPH leave at least ONE car length @ 20 MPH leave at least TWO car lengths @ 30 MPH leave at least THREE car lengths @ 40 MPH leave at least FOUR car lengths @ 50 MPH leave at least FIVE car lengths When you are following another vehicle, allow at least one car length between you for every ten

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    5 SEAN TINDELL MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER Congratulations on taking the first step towards becoming a licensed driver in Mississippi. In this manual, you will find the rules that govern the operation of motor vehicles on our roadways.

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    you will not be arrested; but you should move it out of the way as quickly as possible. In general, when you park your vehicle: • Put the gear in park (automatic transmission) or low (standard transmission) • Set the parking brake firmly • Turn off the ignition. Prohibited Parking You may not stop and leave your vehicle parked and unattended in any of

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    not follow too closely. An average tractor-trailer weighs approximately 80,000 pounds. Oversized vehicles take longer to stop. When passing a large vehicle, first check to your front and rear, then move into the passing lane only if it is clear and while in a legal passing zone. • On a level highway, it takes 3 to 5 seconds longer to pass a large vehicle

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    are present on the right side of the lane, such as broken or missing pavement, pedestrians, animals, parked cars, or road hazards (gravel, tree limbs, broken glass, etc.) o the cyclist intends to travel straight through an intersection and the right lane is for right turns only or the cyclist intends to turn left. or An experienced bicyclist can ride 20- 25 miles per

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    73 SHARING THE ROAD WITH BICYCLES According to Mississippi law, a bicycle is considered a vehicle when riding on public roads. Any person riding a bicycle has the same rights and responsibilities as a driver of a motor vehicle.

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    Suspension times increase for subsequent refusals resulting in a conviction or non-adjudication. How much is too much? (And what happens if I’ve had too much?) Under the Influence intoxicating alcohol if: 21 years old or older BAC registers .08% or more under the age of 21 BAC registers .02% or more . If your blood alcohol content reaches or exceeds your minimum limit, the

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    the influence also enhances the penalty. DUI Penalties These penalties apply to drivers 21 years of age and older with .08% Blood Alcohol Content or higher. OFFENSE/CONVICTION FINE JAIL TERM LICENSE SUSPENSION DUI—First Offense (Misdemeanor) $250 - $1,000 Up to 48 hours 120 days DUI—Second Offense within 5 years (Misdemeanor) $600 - $1,500 Not less than 5 days, nor more than 6 months 1

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    regardless of time period $3,000 - $10,000 Not less than 2 years, nor more than 10 years The full period of the person's sentence, and upon release from incarceration, the person will be eligible for only an interlock-restricted license for ten years. ZERO TOLERANCE DUI Penalties These penalties apply to drivers under 21 years of age, who have a Blood Alcohol Content of .02%

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    STUDENTS ................................................................................................................. 12 TYPES OF LICENSES & PERMITS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 REGULAR LEARNER’S

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    REGULAR LEARNER’S PERMIT......................................................................................................................................................... 13 REGULAR DRIVER’S LICENSE (CLASS R) ...................................................................................................................................... 15 APPLICATION

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    LICENSE (CDL) CLASS A, B, C To get a CDL, you must pass both knowledge and skills tests. You may wish to obtain a copy of the Mississippi Professional Driver's Manual for study. You must have a CDL to operate: 1. A single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds. 2. A trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds if

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    63 SEAT BELTS, CAR SEATS, AND CHILD RESTRAINTS ............................................................................................................... 64 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS & EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................................................. 65 IN CASE