Tennessee Permit Test
What does a solid yellow line mean? - ANSPassing not permitted
When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______ feet of
an approaching vehicle. - ANS500
True or False: Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as vehicles. -
ANSTrue
When driving at night using high beams dim your lights when you get within _____ feet of a
vehicle you are following. - ANS500
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: -
ANSTraffic on the street also moves to the left
You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____
minutes before sunrise. - ANS30 30
True or False: You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway
while passing another vehicle. - ANSTrue
Roadways are the most slippery: - ANSWhen it first starts raining.
A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and
turn on your ____. - ANSHeadlights
The Law requires that children younger than this age be secured in a child safety seat: -
ANS4 years
The Law on safety belts means? - ANSAll drivers and front-seat passengers must wear
safety belts
When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first? -
ANSThe driver on the right
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - ANSNot assume the other driver will make
space for you to return to your lane.
Who must use a safety belt or size-appropriate child safety system no matter where they are
seated in the vehicle? - ANSAll children under age 18
You are approaching a school bus that has stopped on the opposite side of a divided
highway separated by a median. You should: - ANSWatch for children and be ready to stop
, You drive defensively when you: - ANSKeep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what
exception? - ANSWhen approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads
separated by an unpaved median.
True or False: When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep
your attention on the road ahead. - ANSTrue
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - ANSLarge trucks have bigger
blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You may not park - ANSWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
Parking is not allowed: - ANSOn the street side of an already parked car (double parking)
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle? - ANSLocate the owner or leave
your name and other pertinent information
How far before a turn must you signal? - ANS50 Feet
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will
be in about ___. - ANS10 to 15 seconds
When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - ANSAt or near the same speed as
the traffic on the freeway
What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions? - ANS2 seconds
Under what conditions must you always stop? - ANSWhen a clearly visible railroad signal
warns of the approach of a train.
If you have had two glasses of wine in the past hour, about how long will it take for the
alcohol to leave your blood stream? - ANSTwo Hours
You must report to police an accident resulting in bodily injury or or property damage of ___
or more. - ANS$50
The only way to sober up before you drive is to: - ANSAllow your body enough time to
process the alcohol, typically hours.
What happens to your driver license if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for
alcohol/drug content when requested by an enforcement officer? - ANSYour license will be
suspended for 12 months
What does a solid yellow line mean? - ANSPassing not permitted
When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______ feet of
an approaching vehicle. - ANS500
True or False: Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as vehicles. -
ANSTrue
When driving at night using high beams dim your lights when you get within _____ feet of a
vehicle you are following. - ANS500
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: -
ANSTraffic on the street also moves to the left
You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____
minutes before sunrise. - ANS30 30
True or False: You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway
while passing another vehicle. - ANSTrue
Roadways are the most slippery: - ANSWhen it first starts raining.
A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and
turn on your ____. - ANSHeadlights
The Law requires that children younger than this age be secured in a child safety seat: -
ANS4 years
The Law on safety belts means? - ANSAll drivers and front-seat passengers must wear
safety belts
When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first? -
ANSThe driver on the right
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - ANSNot assume the other driver will make
space for you to return to your lane.
Who must use a safety belt or size-appropriate child safety system no matter where they are
seated in the vehicle? - ANSAll children under age 18
You are approaching a school bus that has stopped on the opposite side of a divided
highway separated by a median. You should: - ANSWatch for children and be ready to stop
, You drive defensively when you: - ANSKeep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what
exception? - ANSWhen approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads
separated by an unpaved median.
True or False: When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep
your attention on the road ahead. - ANSTrue
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - ANSLarge trucks have bigger
blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You may not park - ANSWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
Parking is not allowed: - ANSOn the street side of an already parked car (double parking)
What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle? - ANSLocate the owner or leave
your name and other pertinent information
How far before a turn must you signal? - ANS50 Feet
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will
be in about ___. - ANS10 to 15 seconds
When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - ANSAt or near the same speed as
the traffic on the freeway
What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions? - ANS2 seconds
Under what conditions must you always stop? - ANSWhen a clearly visible railroad signal
warns of the approach of a train.
If you have had two glasses of wine in the past hour, about how long will it take for the
alcohol to leave your blood stream? - ANSTwo Hours
You must report to police an accident resulting in bodily injury or or property damage of ___
or more. - ANS$50
The only way to sober up before you drive is to: - ANSAllow your body enough time to
process the alcohol, typically hours.
What happens to your driver license if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for
alcohol/drug content when requested by an enforcement officer? - ANSYour license will be
suspended for 12 months
