Tennessee Driver's Permit Test 2021
What does a sign with a red circle with a diagonal line through them mean?
"No" and whatever the symbol indicates - no truck, no left turn, no bicycles, etc.
Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration?
0.08%
What are 5 ways safety belts and child seats prevent injury?
1. By preventing ejection 2. By shifting crash forces to the strongest parts of the body structure: pelvis, shoulder/chest 3. By spreading crash forces over wide areas of body 4. By keeping the boyd more closely in the proper driving posture 5. By protecting the head and spinal cord.
Name 3 things to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
1. Never let engine run in a closed garage 2. Do not use heater/AC in a parked car with windows closed 3. Close the fresh-air vent in congested traffic
If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within:
10 days
When adjusting the drivers seat, how far from the steering wheel should your body be:
10-12 inches
If there is an airbag, up to what age is it better to sit in the back?
12 years old.
If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within:
20 days
The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than:
45 days in jail
Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?
50 feet (at least)
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is:
55 mph
If you have a BAC of 0.10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.
7 times
What does "4-way" or "All Way" mean below a Stop sign?
All traffic approaching this intersection must stop
What if there is no marked like?
At the point of the nearest intersecting roadway, where you can see approaching traffic before entering the intersection
Where do you stop at a traffic signal or stop sign?
Before a crosswalk or a marked stop line
What color signs indicate motorist services?
Blue
What color sign means public recreation areas and parks?
Brown
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:
Come to a complete stop when you meet a school bus with flashing lights and signal arm extended.
Up to what age is the driver responsible to make sure passengers are properly restrained?
Driver is responsible for passengers up to the age of 16
What age/height requires a booster seat?
Four to eight years old, whose height is under 4'9"
A diamond shaped sign indicates what?
Hazardous or unusual condition ahead. Calls for caution and usually for a slow speed
Who in the back seat is required to wear a seat belt?
If any passenger is under 17, If the driver has a learner's permit or intermediate license When the passenger is between 4 and 17 years old. (When the passenger is between 4 and 8 years old, and is under 4'9", they are required to be in a booster seat)
It is illegal to park:
It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and 50 feet of a railroad crossing
When adjusting the inside rear view mirror, what should you see?
It should frame the rear window and to avoid blind spots, only the edge of the right rear window post should be seen.
When are you permitted to double park?
Never
When is it legal to have a video monitor that the driver can see?
Never
When is it legal to read or send a written message (text) while the vehicle is in motion?
Never
Is it advisable to place a child safety seat in the front seat of a car with an air bag?
No
When do you adjust your mirrors?
Once your seat is adjusted
What age/weight requires a forward facing car seat?
One to three years old, weighing more than 20 pounds
Describe the slow-moving vehicle sign.
Orange reflective triangle, with or without red borders.
Which accepted steering method (hand-over-hand or push-pull) is more recommended?
Push-pull because is slows down turning movements for a smoother, safer turns.
When backing up, what do you do before putting the car in Reverse?
Put your foot on the brake
When preparing to move forward, what do you do before putting the car in Drive?
Put your foot on the brake
What does a round shaped sign indicate?
Railroad crossing
What color sign means stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way?
Red
Who in the front seat is required to wear a seat belt? Driver or passenger?
Safety belts are required for ALL drivers and ALL passengers in the front seat any time the vehicle is in motion.
Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?
School or church buses and taxis are required to stop at railroad crossings but trucks hauling produce are not
What action do you take at a railroad crossing?
Slow down and be ready to stop.
Rectangular shaped signs indicate what?
Special laws, regulations: Lane control, Speed control or No Passing
Traffic signal: what does a red light indicate?
Stop, behind crosswalk or stop line.
What does an octagon shaped sign mean?
Stop. Reminder: come to a complete stop, not going beyond the crosswalk.
What leads to a higher BAC?
The more you drink in a fixed amount of time... Thus three drinks in one hour will affect you more than three drinks in three hours.
When adjusting the left side mirror, what should you see?
The rear fender should be just visible on the left edge of the mirror, about a half inch from the bottom
What age/weight requires a rear facing car seat?
Under one year, or weighing less than 20 pounds
By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:
Vehicles (other than motorcycles) must have a good foot brake and an emergency or parking brake.
How far from the curb should you park?
Within 18 inches
What is a 'crossbuck' sign?
X shaped sign, indicates railroad crossing
What's the new color for school zones?
Yellow-green
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until:
You must remain stopped behind a school bus until the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?
You must turn on your flashing turn signals at least 50 feet before the turn
In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb when parallel parking.
The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be:
a $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year revocation of driver's license
Alcohol in any concentration is:
a depressant (and not a stimulant)
Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
a.) alertness b.)coordination
Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
a.) check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear b.) signal your intention before changing lanes
It is illegal to park:
a.) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant b.) within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
a.)tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives b.)cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
Where should the lap belt (seat belt) be positioned on your body?
across your hips, touching top of your legs
How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn?
at least 50 feet
Special laws, regulations or important information is provided on signs in the shape of:
b.) rectangles (Originally there was a graphic of each shape with this, but I thought it was unnecessary)
If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or alcohol and you are involved in a crash that results in a death of another person(s), you may:
be charged with vehicular homicide AND if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison (both of the above)
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?
change lanes without signaling
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go on when it is safe
If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should:
complete the turn when traffic clears
Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
considers what other drivers might do and is prepared
By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:
consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake
Orange backgrounds on signs warn of...
construction and maintenance
When taking any medicine, you should:
consult your doctor about the effects before driving
At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you should:
continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn
What do orange signs indicate?
contruction and maintenance warnings
What do green signs indicate?
distance, direction and information
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
five or more
Arrows with the word "only" mean that you must...
go the direction of the arrow when in that lane
Changing from one lane to another is best done:
gradually and carefully
You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed?
immediately upon entering the deceleration lane/exit ramp
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
move to the lane on your right
When are you permitted to double park?
never
If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:
park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible, and turn on your hazard lights
It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:
see at least 500 feet in each direction
A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is:
speeding
In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you:
stay within that speed range
If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
steer to the left
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:
stop
Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:
the same penalty as for alcohol
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until:
the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion
If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream?
three hours
When turning left onto a two-way street, you should:
turn into first lane (the lane closest to you)
If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
waiting several hours
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
when there are five or more vehicles in line
In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?
within 18 inches
