TENNESSEE PERMIT PRACTICE TEST
Questions & Answers
1.Properly adjusted seat belt restraints:
A. Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
B. Both A and C.
C. Should always be at a level even with the back of the
Answer: B
2.The driver should drive with both hands on the steering
wheel approximately in the:
A. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
B. 11 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions
C. 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions
Answer: A
3.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?
A. 6 to 8 inches
B. 10 to 12 inches
C. 18 to 24 inches
Answer: B
,4.A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat)
should:
A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20
pounds and under 1 year old.
B. be facing forward if the child is one through
three years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,
C. A & B
Answer: C
5.The lap belt should be worn:
A. at the abdomen for extra comfort.
B. above the pelvis so it doesn't touch the top of
the thighs.
C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and
the shoulder belt above the belly.
Answer: C
6.The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in
a vehicle equipped with air bags is:
A. The front seat
B. The back seat
C. The bed of a pick-up truck
Answer: B
7.The sign at right means: (red triangular sign that says "yield")
, A. Slow down and yield to
traffic on main road when
merging.
B. Always come to a complete stop.
C. Give your turn signal and
proceed into traffic at regular speed.
Answer: A
8.What does a traffic signal with a yellow left
arrow indicate to the driver?
A. Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
B. Protected left turn is about to end.
C. Both of the above.
Answer: C
9.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:
A. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
B. You are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass other vehicles if
no oncoming traffic is present.
C. You are only allowed to make right turns in
this area
Answer: B
Questions & Answers
1.Properly adjusted seat belt restraints:
A. Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
B. Both A and C.
C. Should always be at a level even with the back of the
Answer: B
2.The driver should drive with both hands on the steering
wheel approximately in the:
A. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
B. 11 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions
C. 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions
Answer: A
3.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?
A. 6 to 8 inches
B. 10 to 12 inches
C. 18 to 24 inches
Answer: B
,4.A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat)
should:
A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20
pounds and under 1 year old.
B. be facing forward if the child is one through
three years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,
C. A & B
Answer: C
5.The lap belt should be worn:
A. at the abdomen for extra comfort.
B. above the pelvis so it doesn't touch the top of
the thighs.
C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and
the shoulder belt above the belly.
Answer: C
6.The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in
a vehicle equipped with air bags is:
A. The front seat
B. The back seat
C. The bed of a pick-up truck
Answer: B
7.The sign at right means: (red triangular sign that says "yield")
, A. Slow down and yield to
traffic on main road when
merging.
B. Always come to a complete stop.
C. Give your turn signal and
proceed into traffic at regular speed.
Answer: A
8.What does a traffic signal with a yellow left
arrow indicate to the driver?
A. Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
B. Protected left turn is about to end.
C. Both of the above.
Answer: C
9.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:
A. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
B. You are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass other vehicles if
no oncoming traffic is present.
C. You are only allowed to make right turns in
this area
Answer: B
