Left turn steps — Mississippi Permit Test

Left turn steps on the Mississippi permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Well ahead of a left turn, check for traffic, signal the lane change, and move safely into the left lane.

Waiting until the corner to move left means cutting across cars that are already close.

STEP 1: Well ahead of turn, check for traffic and move safely into the left lane. Use your signal to indicate you are changing lanes.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.51

While waiting to turn left, keep close to the center line.

Holding close to the center line lets cars going straight get past you on the right.

STEP 3: Keep close to the center line and keep your wheels straight while waiting to turn.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.51

When travel is permitted, look both ways and enter the intersection just to the right of center, without cutting the corner.

Cutting the corner puts you in the lane of cars waiting to come out of the street you are turning into.

STEP 4: Obey any traffic signal or sign. When travel is permitted, look both ways before entering intersection. Then enter just to the right of center.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.51

After a left turn, do not swing into the right lane; return to the right lane only when it is safe.

Swinging wide into the far lane can hit a car turning right into that same street.

DO NOT SWING INTO RIGHT LANE.

Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.51

On the test

What is the first step in making a left turn?

Well ahead, move safely into the left lane. Waiting until the corner to move left means cutting across cars that are already close. Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.51: “STEP 1: Well ahead of turn, check for traffic and move safely into the left lane. Use your signal to indicate you are changing lanes.”

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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.