Tennessee Driving test

Question 1

In Tennessee, it is illegal for a driver at least 21 years old to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ or above.

Answer 1

0.08%

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Between $250 and $1000

Question 3

To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep

Answer 3

Left to 9, Right to 3

Question 4

In Tennessee, you must dim your headlights at night whenever you are within _______ of a vehicle you are meeting or following.

Answer 4

500 feet

Question 5

[Car with wiggly lines sign)

Answer 5

Slippery when wet

Question 6

Under Tennessee law, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is

Answer 6

70mph

Question 7

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, then:

Answer 7

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

Question 8

The speed limit in a roundabout is usually

Answer 8

15 to 25mph

Question 9

When a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail.

Answer 9

Between 15 and 50 feet

Question 10

You are parked parallel to the curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

Answer 10

Toward the curb

Question 11

To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, you should use

Answer 11

The two-second rule

Question 12

The speed limit on state and federal roadways that are not part of the interstate highway system is ________ except where otherwise posted.

Answer 12

55 mph

Question 13

On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in your direction.

Answer 13

A solid or broken yellow line

Question 14

Under Tennessee law, if you intend to turn, you must start to signal _________ before you turn.

Answer 14

At least 50 feet

Question 15

If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.

Answer 15

Seven

Question 16

Don’t turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion because it will cause

Answer 16

The steering wheel to lock

Question 17

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

Answer 17

Yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.

Question 18

If fog closes in completely while you are driving and visibility is reduced to near zero, what should you do?

Answer 18

Pull over and stop.

Question 19

In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as

Answer 19

35mph

Question 20

To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look at least ________ ahead.

Answer 20

10 seconds

Question 21

In Tennessee, what does a curb painted yellow indicate?

Answer 21

You may stop only long enough to load or unload cargo or passengers

Question 22

Before changing lanes, you should

Answer 22

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder towards the rear

Question 23

In Tennessee, when you pass a bicycle traveling in your direction, you must leave at least _______ of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

Answer 23

3 Feet

Question 24

When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a _________ than its front wheels.

Answer 24

Shorter path

Question 25

Two sets of two solid yellow lines that are spaced two or more feet apart indicate

Answer 25

A barrier

Question 26

You are driving on a roadway with at least two lanes in your direction. You see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with its flashing lights on. What should you do?

Answer 26

Move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, otherwise slow down.

Question 27

When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the speed limit shown on the sign.

Answer 27

A school zone

Question 28

You should use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light.

Answer 28

Hand signals

Question 29

When slowing down or stopping, you must

Answer 29

Signal lights or hand signal

Question 30

If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed, you should

Answer 30

Pull your vehicle forward

Question 31

Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as

Answer 31

Regulatory signs

Question 32

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Answer 32

The vehicle traveling uphill

Question 33

When passing a motorcycle, you must

Answer 33

Pass in the adjacent lane

Question 34

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will initially seem to be thrown toward

Answer 34

The side that is hit

Question 35

When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must

Answer 35

Yield to vehicles on the right

Question 36

Before turning right at an intersection, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching

Answer 36

From your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

Question 37

When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass

Answer 37

If the solid yellow line is on your side

Question 38

If you have entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, what should you do?

Answer 38

Turn left

Question 39

[Sign with people crossing with bags]

Answer 39

School zone ahead

Question 40

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to

Answer 40

All traffic coming from the opposite direction

Question 41

When you are driving on a freeway, the condition in which you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

Answer 41

Velocitizing

Question 42

If you are convicted of driving a vehicle to flee from the police, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

Answer 42

8 points

Question 43

If you are convicted of DUI and you had a child under 18 in your vehicle at the time of the offense, you will face additional penalties of at least ____ days in jail and a fine of at least ______.

Answer 43

30, $1000

Question 44

A DUI conviction requires ____ hours of litter pick-up as a condition of probation.

Answer 44

24

Question 45

Under Tennessee law, when must you dim your high-beam headlights?

Answer 45

Whenever you are within 500 feet from a vehicle

Question 46

If you are found guilty of _________, your license will be revoked.

Answer 46

Drag racing

Question 47

If you are found guilty of failing to obey a stop sign, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

Answer 47

4

Question 48

You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is as low as

Answer 48

0

Question 49

You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is as low as

Answer 49

0%

Question 50

Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?

Answer 50

Yes but only if you stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Question 51

According to the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, it is estimated that ______ in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.

Answer 51

Two

Question 52

If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, your license will be revoked for

Answer 52

2 years

Question 53

You have parked next to a curb, facing up a steep hill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

Answer 53

Away from the curb

Question 54

You arrive at a railroad crossing when a train is approaching. Where must you stop?

Answer 54

15 to 50