Mississippi CDL — General Knowledge practice
Mississippi CDL — General Knowledge: Sharing the Road practice test
Driving safely around motorcycles, bicycles, large trucks, pedestrians, and school buses — and knowing who has the right of way.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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12 sample Sharing the Road questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.
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1. What should seeing an ice cream truck alert you to?
Correct answer: Children may be nearby who do not see you
An ice cream vendor signals that children may be close by, paying attention to the truck rather than to traffic.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
2. Which clues suggest that a parked vehicle may be about to pull out?
Correct answer: Exhaust, brake lights, or backup lights
Watch for movement inside the vehicle and signs the driver is about to move. People getting out of parked vehicles are another hazard.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
3. Head and body movements that hint at a coming turn are easiest to see in which road users?
Correct answer: Motorcyclists and bicyclists
Riders look where they plan to go, and over-the-shoulder checks can signal a lane change even when no signal is on.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
4. Strong winds make it hard to stay in your lane. Where is this problem often especially bad?
Correct answer: Coming out of tunnels
Lighter vehicles usually have more trouble with wind, and tunnel exits can be particularly bad. Avoid driving beside other vehicles.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Space to the Sides)
5. Why do drivers of step vans and local delivery trucks deserve extra caution?
Correct answer: They are often rushed and may step out or pull into traffic without warning
Delivery drivers are often in a hurry, and packages or open doors can block their view.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
6. What are the two dangers of driving alongside other vehicles?
Correct answer: A driver may change lanes into you, and you may be boxed in when you need to change lanes
Find an open spot away from other traffic. If you must travel near others, keep as much space as you can and drop back or pull ahead so they can see you.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Space to the Sides)
7. You need to pass a driver who seems distracted. What should you keep in mind?
Correct answer: They may not know you're there and could drift in front of you
Give a distracted driver plenty of room, keep a safe following distance, and pass with great care.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Watch Out for Other Distracted Drivers)
8. Which clue suggests a disabled vehicle whose driver may not be watching traffic?
Correct answer: A wheel jacked up or a raised hood
People changing tires or working on engines often ignore the danger from passing traffic and can be careless.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
9. Which clues suggest that a driver may be a tourist unfamiliar with the area?
Correct answer: Luggage on the roof and out-of-state license plates
Tourists are often confused and may stop or turn suddenly, especially near interchanges and major intersections.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
10. Why are children near the road a serious hazard?
Correct answer: They tend to act quickly without checking for traffic
Children, especially when playing together, may dart into the road without looking.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
11. Which behavior is listed as a clue that a driver may be impaired?
Correct answer: Driving with a window open in cold weather
Other clues include weaving, drifting onto the shoulder, stopping at a green light, and sudden speed changes. Watch late at night for drunk and sleepy drivers.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Drivers Who Are Hazards)
12. When are large vehicles most likely to be tailgated?
Correct answer: When moving slowly and when the weather is bad
Drivers stuck behind a slow truck, such as on an upgrade, often follow closely, and many car drivers trail large vehicles in poor visibility.
Source: Mississippi CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely (Space Behind)
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