Emotional distractions — Mississippi Permit Test

Emotional distractions on the Mississippi permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If you have just had an argument or are worried, ill, angry, frightened or grief-stricken, let someone else drive.

Strong feelings crowd out attention, and an angry driver takes risks they would never take when calm.

If you have just had an argument or are worried, ill, angry, frightened, or grief-stricken, let someone else drive.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.24

Never wear stereo headphones while you drive, and never play your car stereo or radio loudly, because you may be unable to hear whistles and sirens.

A driver who cannot hear a siren will not pull over for the ambulance coming up behind.

Never wear stereo headphones while you drive, and never play your car stereo or radio loudly while driving.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.24

Properly secure pets in a pet carrier or portable kennel, and be sure children are properly and safely buckled up.

A loose dog can leap into your lap or under the brake pedal at the worst moment.

Properly secure pets in a pet carrier or portable kennel.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.24

On the test

You have just had a bad argument and are very angry. What does the manual advise?

Let someone else drive. Strong feelings crowd out attention, and an angry driver takes risks they would never take when calm. Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.24: “If you have just had an argument or are worried, ill, angry, frightened, or grief-stricken, let someone else drive.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Mississippi Driver's License Manual, published by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.