Tennessee Permit Test Exam Questions
and Answers
Which is more dangerous, city or expressway driving? - Answer- City driving because of
the cross traffic and pedestrians
When encountering a funeral procession you should: - Answer- Yield the right-of-way to
all vehicles in the procession.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Answer- Stop first and then
proceed when it is safe
Emergency crossover on interstate highways are legal for - Answer- Emergency
vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain you should: - Answer-
Ease your foot off of the gas pedal.
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: -
Answer- Turned to the right (away from the street)
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing
other vehicles, you will: - Answer- Increase your chances of an accident
Continuous hard breaking on ice and snow can: - Answer- Lock-up the front wheels,
causing loss of steering
True or False" When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for the
green light to appear. - Answer- False
When a school bus is topped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from
which directions are required to stop? - Answer- All directions
Always stop before you cross a railroad tracks when: - Answer- You don't have room on
the other side to completely cross the tracks
When do you have to stop for pedestrians? - Answer- In a crosswalk, whether or not the
crosswalk is marked by painted lines
, When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: - Answer- Only
when you can see clearly in both directions
When driving in fog, you should use your: - Answer- Low beams.
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a school but that is
loading or unloading children? - Answer- When alternating flashing red lights are
displayed
True or False: You shouldn't rely on another driver's turn signals because they may
have been left on from an earlier turn. - Answer- True
What is the most common reason for drivers not seeing motorcyclists. - Answer- The
profile of a motorcycle is smaller that of a larger vehicle.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - Answer- Look
to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
If you are turning left ona solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should: - Answer-
Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? - Answer- Low Gear
When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to: - Answer- Reverse
Alcohol in any concentration is: - Answer- A depressant.
What is the best thing to do when you are being tailgated? - Answer- Move to the right
lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible.
True or False: You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and
siren on if it is behind you. - Answer- False
A traffic light with a flashing red signal means: - Answer- Stop
In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by - Answer- Turning
on your headlights.
To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should: - Answer- Look to the
right side of the road.
What does a solid yellow line mean? - Answer- Passing not permitted
When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______
feet of an approaching vehicle. - Answer- 500
and Answers
Which is more dangerous, city or expressway driving? - Answer- City driving because of
the cross traffic and pedestrians
When encountering a funeral procession you should: - Answer- Yield the right-of-way to
all vehicles in the procession.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Answer- Stop first and then
proceed when it is safe
Emergency crossover on interstate highways are legal for - Answer- Emergency
vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain you should: - Answer-
Ease your foot off of the gas pedal.
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: -
Answer- Turned to the right (away from the street)
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing
other vehicles, you will: - Answer- Increase your chances of an accident
Continuous hard breaking on ice and snow can: - Answer- Lock-up the front wheels,
causing loss of steering
True or False" When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for the
green light to appear. - Answer- False
When a school bus is topped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from
which directions are required to stop? - Answer- All directions
Always stop before you cross a railroad tracks when: - Answer- You don't have room on
the other side to completely cross the tracks
When do you have to stop for pedestrians? - Answer- In a crosswalk, whether or not the
crosswalk is marked by painted lines
, When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: - Answer- Only
when you can see clearly in both directions
When driving in fog, you should use your: - Answer- Low beams.
When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a school but that is
loading or unloading children? - Answer- When alternating flashing red lights are
displayed
True or False: You shouldn't rely on another driver's turn signals because they may
have been left on from an earlier turn. - Answer- True
What is the most common reason for drivers not seeing motorcyclists. - Answer- The
profile of a motorcycle is smaller that of a larger vehicle.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - Answer- Look
to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
If you are turning left ona solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should: - Answer-
Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? - Answer- Low Gear
When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to: - Answer- Reverse
Alcohol in any concentration is: - Answer- A depressant.
What is the best thing to do when you are being tailgated? - Answer- Move to the right
lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible.
True or False: You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and
siren on if it is behind you. - Answer- False
A traffic light with a flashing red signal means: - Answer- Stop
In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by - Answer- Turning
on your headlights.
To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should: - Answer- Look to the
right side of the road.
What does a solid yellow line mean? - Answer- Passing not permitted
When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______
feet of an approaching vehicle. - Answer- 500
