TN 2020 permit test practice
If another driver tries to oass you in your left you should:
Move to your right maintain your speed and allow the druver to pass on your left
Two solid yellow lines separate two lanes if traffic
Moving in opposite directions
If pedestrians are illegally crossinf in the middle of the street instead of in a cross walk, you:
Must stop for them
when are you permitted to double park?
NEVER
This sign means:
No passing for ALL vehicles
This sign means:
No right turns
You many NOT make a u-turn
On an interstate highway, between intersections in a city, or at an intersection controlled by a police officer or traffic signal. Also not when driver cannot see 500 feet in each direction
It takes an average persons body about one hour to break down the alcohol in_______drink(s)
One
This signs means:
One direction arrow (right)
This sign means:
Parking space for disabled
When passing a motorcycle you must
Pass in the adjacent lane
A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means...
Passing is permitted when it's safe.
If you miss your exit on an interstate highway what should you do?
Proceed to the next exit
If fog closes in completely while you are driving and visibility is reduced to near zero what should you do?
Pull over and stop
If an emergency vehicle displaying flashing res or blue lights or sounding a siren or air horn is approaching from either direction you must...
Pull over to the right
If you are stopped in a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed you should...
Pull your vehicle forward
This sign means:
Railroad crossing ahead
vertical rectangle sign with black letters on a white background are used as
Regulatory signs
When you approach a roundabout always enter to the____________of the central island
Right
This sign means:
Right lane ahead ends
This sign means:
Road is slippery when wet
A pentagon shaped sign is:
School zone or school crossing
A broken white line..
Seperates two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
If your BAC is 0.10% you are _________ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober
Seven
On an interstate highwayyou can orevent highway hypnosis by
Shifting your eyes frequently
When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a __________ than its front wheels
Shorter path
This sign means
Shoulder drop off
If you are parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should ___________ before pulling out into traffic
Signal a left turn signal and look over your LEFT shoulder
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection you should
Signal after you enter the intersection
You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at the up coming intersection. There is on coming traffic you should:
Signal before you arrive at the intersection
To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should...
Slow down
When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
As you approace an intersection with a flashing yellow light:
Slow down and proceed with caution
If you approach a vehicle with a reflective triangular orange sign on its rear you must
Slow down and use caution
Yoh drive up to an intersection and you see a yield aign you must...
Slow down and yield to the right-of-way to all vehicles
This sign means:
Slow moving vehicle
Which of the following statements about driving in the highway is true?
Slower vehicles should use the right lane, and faster vehicles should use the left lane
If a child is about to run into the street you should:
Sound your horn
This road sign means....
Steep hill ahead
You must _________ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite sude of an undivided road.
Stop
If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog ir carrying a white cane you must:
Stop and yield to the pedestrian (atleast 10 feet from them)
If a driver holds a learner permit or an intermediate restricted druver license, which occupants of the vehicle must wear a seat belt or suitable child restraints?
The driver and all passengers
If a vehicle using high beams comes towards you, you should look towards ______________of the road
The right center
Where there are two or more lanes if trsffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use
The right lane except when passing or making a left turn
Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:
The same penalty as driving under the influence if alcohol
If your vehicle is hit from the sude your body will initially seem to be thrown toward
The side that is hit
Don't turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion because it will cause
The steering wheel to lock
To maintain safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead if you, you should use
The two-second rule
If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time then:
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass , which vehicle has the right-of-way
The vehicle traveling uphill
What is a reportable crash?
These include a crash which in a person is killed or injured,or in wich damage to the property of any one person including oneself is in excess of $400
Which if the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react
what is the purpose of rumble strips
Throught vibration and sound they alert inattentive drivers to the fact their vehicles have left the travel lane.
You are parrallel parked to the curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
Towards the curb
The right lane on a freeway should remain open for __________as much as possible
Traffic entering or leaving the highway
This sign means:
Traffic merging
This arrow sign means 'Turn Left Or Go Straight'
True
This is a 'Bump Ahead' road sign.
True
This is a 'Curves on the Road' sign.
True
This is a 'Divided Highway Ends' road sign.
True
This is a 'Hospital Ahead' sign.
True
This is a 'Keep to the Right of the Traffic Island' road sign.
True
This is a 'Left Turn Only' road sign.
True
This is a 'Narrow Bridge Ahead' road sign.
True
This is a 'Road Entering A Curve Ahead' road sign.
True
This is a 'Roundabout Ahead' road sign.
True
This is a flagperson ahead sign
True
This is a lodging facilities ahead road sign
True
This is a no left turns allowed sign
True
This is a no right turn road sign
True
This is a no trucks allowed sign
True
This is an 'Upcoming Side Road' road sign.
True
This road signs means beginning of an alternate road ahead
True
This sign indicates that bicyclist must not use this road
True
This sign warns the drivers that they should not leave the pavement
True
When you exit a high-soeed, two-laned roadway,________ if you have traffic following you
Try not to slow down suddenly
If your rear wheels start to skid what should you do?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
If you park facing on an uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:
Turn your wheels towards the edge of the road
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
According to the Tennessee Driver's Manual, it is estimated that ___ in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.
Two
__________means that passing is not allowed in either direction
Two solid yellow lines
This signs means:
Two way traffic
When driving in fog, you should use your
Use your low beam head lights
Which of the following statements is correct?
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle
At a rail road crossing you must:
Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings,(school buses, trucks, carrying hazardous materials, etc.). Watch for multiple trains
You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of all the following situations except for...
When you are in the left-turn lane
When should you yed your legal right of way?
Whenever it helps prevent collisions
Which of the following statements about freeway is FALSE
While using a freeway, cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting
It is illegal to park:
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
In Tennessee are you allowed to turn left at a red signal?
Yes, but only when your turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
At intersections with a yield sign you must;
Yield to the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict
You are preparing to turn left at an intersection when you see and oncoming vehicle.. you should
Yield to the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle
If you are on a single or two lane road and come to and intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must
Yield to the rigth-of-way to the traffuc on the main road
This sign means:
You are not allowed to enter this roadway
When passing,you should move back into the right lane when:
You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
This sign means:
You may not park on the left of this sign
Im Tennessee what does a curb painted yellow indicate?
You may stop only long enough to load or unload cargo or passenger
In Tennessee, what does a curb painted white indicate?
You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop of passengers
What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?
You may turn in the direction of the arrow but ONLY after you yield to oncoming traffic
To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep;
Your left hand at the 9 o'clock position and your right hand and the 3 o'clock position.
When driving on gravel or dirt roads:
Your tires do not have as much tractuon as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be:
a $350 fine and 48 hours in jail, and 1 year license revocation
Left turn hand signal
arm straight out
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/or be fined and sentenced to a term in prison.
You come to a intersection with a flashing red light you should;
come to a complete stop then go when it is clear/safe to do so
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
By law the breaks on every vehicle(other than a motorcycle) must:
consist of a good foot break and a emergency or parking break
Alcohol in any concentration is an..
depressant
Hand signal for stop
hand and arm downward
The correct hand signal to indicate left turn is:
hand and arm extended leftward
Hand signal for right turn
hand and arm upward
If you are being followed closely you should NOT
increase your speed
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 from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:
turn into the first lane
If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:
vehicle control problems
If you are convicted of DUI for the fourth time, you will be fined at least:
$3,000
If you are found guilty of texting and driving you will be fined up to
$50
In Tennessee, it is illegal for a driver at least 21 years of age to drive with the blood alcohol concen(BAC) of _____ or above
0.08%
If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within:
10 days
To avoid last minute breaking ir the need to turn suddenly you should look atleast__________ahead while driving in the city
10-15 seconds
The speed limit in a roundabout is usually
15 to 25 mph
When a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop__________frim the nearest rail.
15-50 feet
In parallel parking the wheel should be how far from the curb?
18 inches
A driver involved in a reportable accident must file a report with the Tennessee department Of Safety within
20 days
The stopping distance if a car traveling at 50 mph under ideal driving conditions is approximately
200 feet
If you are found guilty of speeding between 6 nd 15 mph over the posted speed limit, ___ points will be added to your driving record
3
In Tennessee, when you pass a bicycle traveling in your direction you must leave at least ________of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle
3 feet
If you are convicted of DUI for the second time the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate to for:
3 years
In Tennessee your headlights must be turned on
30 minutes after sunset to 39 minutes before sunrises
In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning begin at speeds as low as...
35 mph
Tennessee was the first state to pass a child restraint law. This law requires that children under the age of ____________ must be placed in an approved child restraint device.
4 years old
The DUI law states that upon the second conviction the violator will serve a no less than:
45 days in jail
If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit in a work zone,____points will be added to your driving record
5
Before making a turn the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn
50 feet
In Tennessee you must dim your headlights at night whenever you are within_____of a vehicle you are meeting or following
500 feet
The speed limit on state and federal roadways that are not part if the interstate highway system is_________except where otherwise posted
55 mph
An advisory letter will be mailed to adult drivers acquiring --- points on their driving record within a 12 month period.
6-11
Under Tennessee law, the maximum speed likti on interstate highways is...
70 mph
Two sets of yellow solid lines that are spaced out two or more feet apart indicate
A barrier
On two-lane, two-way roads, you may pass on the left only if
A broken yellow line is next to your lane
In a roundabout a driver must drive in ____________ direction
A counterclockwise
When the yellow lights are flashing, all druvers approaching __________ must obey the speed limit shown on the sign
A school sing
On a divided highway,____________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in your direction
A solid or broken yellow line
On a divided highway,___________indicates the left edge if traffic lanes going in your direction
A solid or broken yellow line
A _____________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder
A solid white line
Which of the following about lane markings is true?
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
This sign means:
A stop sign ahead
Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash in ____________ than any other age range
A work zone
Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
Alertness and concentration, AND reaction time and coordination
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
Allow a larger following distance
To enter and interstate highway, use_______ to speed up and merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate.
An acceleration lane
This sign is:
An object marker on a roadway
If there is no traffic signals, you must slow down or stop for pedestrians in
An unmarked crosswalk, intersection, an marked cross walk
What kind of parking is commonly found in parking lots and shopping centers and on wide streets
Angle parking
Under Tennessee law, which if the following statements on cellphone use while driving is FALSE?
Any driver may send a text message from a hand-held device.
While getting onto a freeway, you reachthe end of the on-ramp. At this point, you should be traveling
As close as possible to the speed of traffic
Under Tennessee law, if you intend to turn, you must start to signal ____________before you turn
Atleast 50 feet
If you are 18-29 years old you will lose your privilege to drive for one year for
Being at a party with a possession of alcohol and/or being in a car with possession of alcohol
On an undivided road, you must stop for a school bus that has stopped with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended. If you are found guilty of failing to do so, you will be fined:
Between $250 and $1,000
Work zone signs usually have
Black letters on an orange background
In Tennessee a measurement of percentage of alcohol in a persons blood is called
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on
Breaking distance, reaction time, and perception distance
This sign means:
Center turn lane
Which of the following is not considered as safe driving on an interstate system?
Changing lanes without signaling
Before changing lanes you should...
Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder towards the rear
When changing lanes
Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.
By driving on Tennessee's public roads, you imply consent to
Chemical testing for alcohol and drugs
Two common types of interchanges are:
Cloverleaf and diamond
When taking medicine you should never
Combine the medicine with any amount of alcohol before driving
A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow you should;
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely
This sign means:
Crossroad ahead
If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:
Ease your foot off the gas pedal (speeding)
If you're havig vehicle trouble at night and need to stop, you should use,__________ to avoid an accident
Emergency flashers
This sign means:
Emergency vehicles may enter roadway
The broken white lines on the pavement mean that passing is not allowed
False
This is a 'Bicycles Only' road sign.
False
This is a 'School Zone' road sign.
False
This is a no phones allowed road sign
False
This is a rodeo ahead sign
False
Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing:
Farm trucks hauling produce
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the road way when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
Five or more
_________are mobile devices that are used to give drivers advance warnings of work zones or other unusual conditions.
Flashing arrow panels
This sign means
Four way stop
This sign is a
Freeway interchange sign
To turn left from a one-way street on to another one-way street you must start the turn
From the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
Before turning right into an intersection you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching
From your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping you should:
Go through the intersection without stopping
This sign may be used to
Guide drivers into certain lanes of traffic
You should use__________when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light
Hand signals
Special studies have showed that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee:
Have decreased
In which of the situations should you sound your horn?
If you see a deer on the roadway
You may never park:
In a crosswalk
Stopping on the pavement or shoulder is only allowed
In an emergency or if your vehicle is unable to go any further
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel...
In the direction you want the vehicle to go
This sign may be posted
In work zones
A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that they are not required to:
Insure the bicycle
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic you will most likely;
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
This sign means
Intersection
On a highway with three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps to the rught because
It moves slower than other vehicles
To lass on a two laned road you should
Judge the distan To any on coming vehicles
This signe means:
Keep to the right
You drive defensively when you:
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:
Know what is happening around your vehicle
This sign means
Left turns are allowed when the steady green signal is lit and there are no oncoming vehicles
This sign means
Let cross traffic pass before proceeding
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steering control
You must maintain a constant soeed when passing and reentering the lane in front of a truck or bus, because trucks and buses require
Longer distances to slow down than cars
Before passing another vehicle you should:
Look ahead for road conditions and traffic
When preparing to leave a parallel parking space, you should:
Look over your shoulder, look in the mirrors, indicate your intentions by signaling
This sign means:
Low clearance ahead
When druvung through dense fog, heavy rain, ir snow in the day time you must switch on your
Low-beam headlights
When you park and leave your vehicle in the street you should NOT
Lower the windows
When driving under snowy or icy conditions
Make soeed and directional changes more gradually that you would otherwise
Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line are reserved for______________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction
Making left turns
You are dirving on a roadway with atleast two lanes in your direction. You see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with its flashing lights on you should;
Move into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow down
