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Tennessee Permit Practice Test
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 - correct answer B 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 - correct answer A 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 - correct answer B 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 - correct answer C
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. - correct answer C 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 - correct answer B 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. - correct answer A 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. - correct answer C 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. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe. B. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 MPH before entering traffic lane. C. Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. - correct answer C Emergency crossovers on the interstate are legal in Tennessee for: A. Making a U-Turn when you missed your exit. B. Turning around when no others are present. C. Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only. - correct answer C Interstate driving demands require the driver to: A. Have a complete awareness of higher speed driving B. Constant alertness by the driver C. Both of the above. - correct answer C If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within: A. 10 Days B. 20 Days C. 48 Hours - correct answer B If you are not the first at the scene of accident and your help is not needed, what should you do: A. Slow down to calm your nerves. B. Stop and look for your own curiosity. C. Drive on and do not interfere with procedures. - correct answer C
A driver license may be revoked or suspended for: A. Frequent convictions of traffic law violations resulting in 12 or more "points" within a 12 month period B. Fraudulently altering a driver license C. Both of the above - correct answer C Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: A. Helps you stop faster. B. Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steering control. C. Keeps the brakes hot and prevents them from freezing. - correct answer B When driving in foggy conditions, do not put your headlights on high beam because: A. The light from the fog creates blurry vision on your eyes. B. Approaching vehicles won't be able to see your oncoming vehicle. C. Low beams provide greater visibility and you can be better seen by other vehicles. - correct answer C Driving at night is: A. Safer because of less traffic and less distractions. B. More hazardous because your range of visibility is limited by your headlights. C. Safer and allows you to increase your speed while adjusting to road conditions. - correct answer B
If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: A.taking a cold shower B.waiting several hours C.drinking several cups of coffee - correct answer B When taking any medicine, you should: A.consult your doctor about the effects before driving B.have someone follow you home C.keep your window open and drive more slowly - correct answer A The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: A.implied consent (IC) B.blood alcohol concentration (BAC) C.rate of alcohol consumption (RAC) - correct answer B Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration? A. .05% B. .08% C. .50% - correct answer B Alcohol in any concentration is: A.a stimulant
B.a depressant C.neither of the above - correct answer B Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? A.tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives B.cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines C.all of the above - correct answer C The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than: A.5 days in jail B.20 days in jail C.45 days in jail - correct answer C If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. A. B. C.7 - correct answer C Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee: A.have increased B.have decreased C.have remained steady - correct answer B The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be:
B.absolutely no penalty C.a lesser penalty than for alcohol - correct answer A 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? A.one hour B.two hours C.three hours - correct answer C In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb? A.within two feet B.within 18 inches C.within one foot - correct answer B When are you permitted to double park? A.never B.on a four-lane street only C.to load or unload passengers - correct answer A Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is: A.55 mph B.45 mph C.65 mph - correct answer A By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:
A.not lock under any condition B.consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake C.consist of a good "parking" brake that is capable of stopping the vehicle within legal limits - correct answer B It is illegal to park: A.within 15 feet of a fire hydrant B.within 50 feet of a railroad crossing C.both a and b - correct answer C Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them? A.at least four B.five or more C.eight or more - correct answer B If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within: A.6 months B.10 days C.45 days - correct answer B An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve months: A.6- B.8-
If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within: A.10 days B.20 days C.48 hours - correct answer B Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: A.all students are off the bus B.the stop arm is retracted C.the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion - correct answer C It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot: A.make the turn within 30 seconds B.see at least 500 feet in each direction C.drive on the shoulder of the road - correct answer B If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should: A stop until the light changes to green B back out of the intersection, if possible C complete the turn when traffic clears - correct answer C If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:
A stop in the right lane B park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible C stop where you are - correct answer B In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you: A drive a few miles per hour faster than most B stay within that speed range C drive a few miles per hour slower than most - correct answer B Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: A helps you stop sooner B locks the front wheels causing loss of steering C keeps the brakes from freezing - correct answer B When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should: A turn into any lane B turn into first lane C turn into second lane - correct answer B If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should: A steer to the right B steer to the left C tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral - correct answer B
expects no breaks and gives none - correct answer B If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: A stay in the center lane B move to the lane on your right C move to the lane on your left - correct answer B You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed? A about halfway through the deceleration lane B as you approach the deceleration lane C immediately upon entering the deceleration lane - correct answer C Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system? A slower traffic must keep to the right B change lanes without signaling C if you miss your exit you must go to the next exit - correct answer B Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: A check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear B signal your intention before changing lanes C all the above - correct answer C This sign means:
A no left turn can be made here B a left turn can be made only after stopping C all traffic must turn right at next intersection - correct answer A When seeing a sign over your lane with an arrow and the word "only" below it you should: A go the direction of the arrow B always make a lane change C look for a destination sign to follow - correct answer A This sign means: A slow down, curving road ahead B slow down and do not use your brakes C slow down, slippery when wet - correct answer C This sign means: A you should stop for other traffic B traffic is entering from another road and you should drive cautiously while allowing additional space for the other drivers to merge safely into the traffic flow C traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right - correct answer B You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should: A slow down and yield the right-of-way B slow down and drive carefully
A. stop sign ahead B. railroad crossing ahead C. construction ahead - correct answer B The yellow warning sign shown at left means: A. you are approaching a school or school crosswalk B. slow down, drive with caution and watch for children C. all of the above - correct answer C This sign means: A yield sign ahead B side road entering from left C stop sign ahead - correct answer A Signs with orange backgrounds mean: A general warning B construction and maintenance warning C regulatory - correct answer B Special laws, regulations or important information is provided on signs in the shape of: A diamonds B rectangles C squares - correct answer B
What message will be found on this yellow pennant shaped sign? A right turns only B right turns permitted C no passing zone - correct answer C
