Permit Test (Tennessee)

An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve months: 1) 6-11 2) 8-10 3) 12 or more

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As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become: 1) more intoxicated 2) more sober 3) more coordinated

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Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn? 1) 50 feet 2) 75 feet 3) 25 feet

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Driving while under the influence of drugs carries: 1) the same penalty as for alcohol 2) absolutely no penalty 3) a lesser penalty than for alcohol

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How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn? 1) at least 50 feet 2) as soon as you decide to turn 3) at least 100 feet

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If another driver tries to pass you, you are required to: 1) move to the right, slow down and allow the driver to pass on your left 2) stop your vehicle and allow the driver to pass on your left 3) move to the left and allow the driver to pass on your right 4) increase your speed and prevent the other driver from passing

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If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should: 1) stop 2) proceed at 15 mph if no children are present 3) proceed at normal speed, but watch for children

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Implied Consent Law means: 1) if asked, you will take a test to determine alcohol or drug content in the blood 2) the laws apply even without any signs, markings, or signals present at an intersection 3) the owner of the vehicle will carry proper insurance

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The driver should drive with both hands on the steering wheel approximately in the: 1) 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position 2) 11 c'clock and 6 o'clock position 3) 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock position

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The red/white triangular sign saying YIELD means: 1) slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging 2) always come to a complete stop 3) give your turn signal and proceed into traffic at regular speed

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is: 1) 55 mph 2) 45 mph 3) 65 mph

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When are you permitted to double park? 1) never 2) on a four-lane street only 3) to load or unload passengers

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When seeing a sign over your lane with an arrow and the word "only" below it you should: 1) go the direction of the arrow 2) always make a lane change 3) look for a destination sign to follow

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When taking any medicine, you should: 1) consult your doctor about the effects before driving 2) have someone follow you home 3) keep your window open and drive more slowly

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When you approach a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop _________ from the railroad tracks. 1) between 15 and 50 feet 2) between 10 and 35 feet 3) between 50 and 100 feet 4) between 5 and 15 feet

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When you enter an interstate highway, you must use _________ to speed up and merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate. 1) the acceleration lane 2) the deceleration lane 3) the shoulder lane 4) the exit

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When you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must give a turn signal: 1) while you are in the intersection 2) just before the turn 3) before reaching the intersection 4) none of the above

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Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street? 1) the lane nearest to the left curb 2) the lane nearest the center of the street 3) the lane nearest the right curb

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Which of the following are two common types of interstate interchanges? 1) the cloverleaf and diamond 2) the weaving and circular 3) the diamond and weaving 4) the weaving and cloverleaf

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Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing? 1) farm trucks hauling produce 2) school or church buses 3) taxis

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A driver can be fined between _________ for not yielding or stopping when a school bus has stopped to load and unload children. 1) $250 and $500 2) $250 and $1,000 3) $100 and $250 4) $150 and $800

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A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is: 1) turning into the wrong lane 2) speeding 3) following too closely

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Alcohol in any concentration is: 1) a stimulant 2) a depressant 3) neither of the above

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By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must: 1) not lock under any condition 2) consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake 3) consist of a good "parking" brake that is capable of stopping the vehicle within legal limits

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Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: 1) helps you stop sooner 2) locks the front wheels causing loss of steering 3) keeps the brakes from freezing

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Driving at night is: 1) safer because less traffic and less distractions 2) more hazardous because your range of visibility is limited by your headlights 3) safer and allows you to increase your speed while adjusting to road conditions

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Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration? 1) .05% 2) .08% 3) 50%

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If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within: 1) 10 days 2) 20 days 3) 48 hours

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If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: 1) stay in the center lane 2) move to the lane on your right 3) move to the lane on your left

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If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should: 1) steer to the right 2) steer to the left 3) tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral

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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: 1) be charged with vehicular homicide 2) if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison 3) both of the above

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If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within: 1) 6 months 2) 10 days 3) 45 days

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If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: 1) taking a cold shower 2) waiting several hours 3) drinking several cups of coffee

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If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: 1) stop in the right lane 2) park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible 3) stop where you are

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In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you: 1) drive a few miles per hour faster than most 2) stay within that speed range 3) drive a few miles per hour slower than most

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In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb? 1) within two feet 2) within 18 inches 3) within one foot

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It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot: 1) make the turn within 30 seconds 2) see at least 500 feet in each direction 3) drive on the shoulder of the road

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Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction to allow a minimum distance of: 1) 1 foot 2) 3 feet 3) safely away from the bicycle

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Properly adjusted seat head restraints: 1) are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind 2) both a and c 3) should always be at a level even with the back of the head

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Signs with orange backgrounds mean: 1) general warning 2) construction and maintenance warning 3) regulatory

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Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them? 1) at least four 2) five or more 3) eight or more

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Special laws, regulations or important information is provided on signs in the shape of: 1) diamonds 2) rectangles 3) squares

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Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee: 1) have increased 2) have decreased 3) have remained steady

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The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: 1) implied consent (IC) 2) blood alcohol concentration (BAC) 3) rate of alcohol consumption (RAC)

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The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: 1) you are not allowed to pass in this area 2) you are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present 3) you are only allowed to make right turns in this area

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The maximum speed set by Tennessee law for interstate highways, unless otherwise posted is: 1) forty miles per hour in ideal driving conditions 2) seventy miles per hour in ideal driving conditions 3) fifty miles per hour in ideal driving conditions 4) eighty miles per hour in ideal driving conditions

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The safest place for children 12 years and under to ride in a vehicle equipped with air bags is: 1) the front seat 2) the back seat 3) the bed of a pick-up truck

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The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will hold true at: 1) speeds up to 30 m.p.h 2) any speed 3) speeds up to 55 m.p.h

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This sign means: 1) stop sign ahead 2) railroad crossing ahead 3) construction ahead

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To prevent your vehicle from rolling downhill, you must _________ when you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill parallel to a curb. 1) turn the front wheels away from the curb 2) turn the front wheels toward the curb 3) turn the front wheels toward the left 4) keep the front wheels parallel to the curb

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To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn: 1) from the right lane and make the turn close to the left curb 2) from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb 3) from the right lane and make the turn close to the right curb 4) from the left lane and make the turn close to the right curb

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What are the hours in which you are not legal to drive with your PD card? 1) 11pm-5am 2) 10pm-6am 3) 9:30pm-6:30am

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When adjusting the driver's seat for best driving posture, set the seat in an upright position where your body is about how far from the steering wheel? 1) 6 to 8 inches 2) 10 to 12 inches 3) 18 to 24 inches

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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should: 1) turn into any lane 2) turn into first lane 3) turn into second lane

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Which of the following are known as "uncontrolled intersections"? 1) Intersections not protected by a police officer 2) Intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights 3) Intersections where the speed limit is not stipulated 4) Intersections not controlled by the red flashing light

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Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver? 1) knows the other driver will do the right thing 2) considers what other drivers might do and is prepared 3) expects no breaks and gives none

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Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system? 1) slower traffic must keep to the right 2) change lanes without signaling 3) if you miss your exit you must go to the next exit

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A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat) should: 1) be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20 pounds and under 1 year old 2) be facing forward if the child is one through three years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds 3) both a and b

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A driver's license may be revoked or suspended for: 1) frequent convictions of traffic law violations resulting in 12 or more "points" within a 12 month period 2) fraudulently altering driver's license 3) both of the above

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As per Tennessee driving law, every _________ must wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt system, if the driver has either a learner permit or an intermediate license, and when the passengers are between four and 17 years old. 1) rear seat passenger 2) front seat passenger, except the driver 3) driver and all passengers 4) driver

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At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you should: 1) signal the direction you want to go and wait for a gap 2) stop and wait until the way is clear before turning 3) continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn

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Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: 1) check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear 2) signal your intention before changing lanes 3) all the above

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Changing from one lane to another is best done: 1) quickly and often 2) when a car is in your blind spot 3) gradually and carefully

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Drivers must turn on their headlights: 1) 120 minutes after sunset and 120 minutes before sunrise 2) 90 minutes after sunset and 90 minutes before sunrise 3) 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise 4) 60 minutes after sunset and 60 minutes before sunrise

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Emergency crossovers on the interstate are legal in Tennessee for: 1) making a U-turn when you missed your exit 2) turning around when no other cars are present 3) emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only

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If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should: 1) stop until the light changes to green 2) back out of the intersection, if possible 3) complete the turn when traffic clears

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If you are not the first at the scene of accident and your help is not needed what should you do? 1) slow down to calm your nerves 2) stop and look for your own curiosity 3) drive on and do not interfere with procedures

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If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 1) 3 2) 5 3) 7

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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? 1) one hour 2) two hours 3) three hours

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Interstate driving demands require the driver to: 1) have a complete awareness of higher speed driving 2) constant alertness by the driver 3) both of the above

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It is illegal to park: 1) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant 2) within 50 feet of a railroad crossing 3) both a and b

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Select the statement below that is false: 1) The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC 2) If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first 3) Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours

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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. 1) 3 years 2) 2 years 3) 4 years

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The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than: 1) 5 days in jail 2) 20 days in jail 3) 45 days in jail

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The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be: 1) a $100.00 fine, 24 hours in jail and 6 months revocation 2) a $500.00 fine, 12 hours in jail and 3 months revocation 3) a $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year revocation

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The lap belt should be worn: 1) at the abdomen for extra comfort 2) above the pelvis so it doesn't touch the top of the thighs 3) by pregnant women below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly

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The permitted speed limit for vehicles in roundabouts is: 1) 20 to 35 mph 2) 30 to 40 mph 3) 15 to 25 mph 4) 25 to 35 mph

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Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: 1) all students are off the bus 2) the stop arm is retracted 3) the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion

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What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate to the driver? 1) prepare to yield to oncoming traffic 2) protected left turn is about to end 3) both of the above

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What message will be found on a red octagon shaped sign? 1) do not enter 2) one way 3) stop

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What message will be found on this yellow pennant shaped sign? 1) right turns only 2) right turns permitted 3) no passing zone

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When driving in foggy conditions, do not put your headlights on high beam because: 1) the light from the fog creates blurry vision on your eyes 2) approaching vehicles won't be able to see your oncoming vehicle 3) low beams provide greater visibility and you can be better seen by other vehicles

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When entering an interstate highway, you should: 1) stop, check for cars, and enter when safe 2) check for cars, reduce speed to 25 MPH before entering traffic lane 3) check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear

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When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must: 1) slow down and take a detour 2) slow down and change your lane position 3) slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles 4) not proceed through the road or intersection

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Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? 1) alertness 2) coordination 3) both of the above

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Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? 1) tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives 2) cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines 3) all of the above

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You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should: 1) slow down and yield the right-of-way 2) slow down and drive carefully 3) come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go on when it is safe

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You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed? 1) about halfway through the deceleration lane 2) as you approach the deceleration lane 3) immediately upon entering the deceleration lane

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You must always dim your headlights at night when you are meeting or overtaking vehicles within: 1) 200 feet 2) 100 feet 3) 500 feet 4) 300 feet

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A broken white line on the road represents: 1) a stop line at intersections 2) lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions 3) an edge of the roadway 4) lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

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A driver can avoid highway hypnosis in continuous interstate driving by: 1) taking special drugs 2) talking on a cell phone 3) listening to loud music 4) keep shifting eyes left and right

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Drivers are prohibited from making a U-turn: 1) on an interstate highway 2) at or near a curve or within 500ft of the crest of a hill 3) at a controlled intersection 4) All of the above

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If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, then: 1) the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left 2) the vehicle with more passengers must yield to other vehicles 3) the heavy vehicle must yield to other vehicles 4) the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

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If you see a blind pedestrian, who is crossing with a guide dog or white cane with a red tip, you should: 1) reduce your speed and move slowly 2) blow your horn to alert the pedestrian 3) turn on your headlights to alert the pedestrian 4) stop at least 10 feet away from the pedestrian

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On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you. 1) A black line 2) A solid or broken white line 3) A red line 4) A solid or broken yellow line

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Tennessee law requires that upon approach of an emergency vehicle, all traffic meeting or being overtaken must: 1) stop close to the left edge of the road 2) stop immediately in their lane of travel 3) reduce speed and move slowly 4) yield the right-of-way and stop close to the right edge of the road

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When driving through dense fog, heavy rain or snow during the day time, you must switch on: 1) high-beam headlights 2) flashing lights 3) emergency lights 4) low-beam headlights

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When you travel at 50 mph on an interstate highway under ideal conditions, your average stopping distance will be approximately: 1) 128 feet 2) 140 feet 3) 400 feet 4) 200 feet

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Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in: 1) yellow with white letters 2) yellow with black letters 3) orange with white letters 4) orange with black letters

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_________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones. 1) Drums 2) Vertical panels 3) Barricades 4) Flashing arrow signs

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