Driver's Test

Question 1

What is the maximum speed limit on interstate highways?

Answer 1

70 mph

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Toward the curb

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Between 15 and 50 feet

Question 4

If an emergency vehicle displaying flashing red or blue lights or sounding a siren or air horn from either direction, you must…

Answer 4

Pull over to the right

Question 5

What is the equation for finding the stopping distance of a car under ideal driving conditions?

Answer 5

perception distance + reaction distance + vehicle’s braking distance = stopping distance

Question 6

In TN, your headlights must be turned on from…

Answer 6

30 min. before sunrise and after sunset

Question 7

A broken white line…

Answer 7

Separates two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

Question 8

The speed limit in a roundabout is usually…

Answer 8

15 to 25 mph

Question 9

On an undivided road, you must stop for a school bus that has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arms extended. If you are found guilty of failing to do so, you will be fined…

Answer 9

between $250 and $1000

Question 10

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

Answer 10

2-second

Question 11

On an interstate highway, you can prevent highway hypnosis by…

Answer 11

shifting your eyes frequently

Question 12

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you should…

Answer 12

signal after you enter the intersection

Question 13

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

Answer 13

55 mph

Question 14

Work zone signs usually have…

Answer 14

Black letters on an orange background

Question 15

To enter an interstate highway, use _______ to speed up and merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate.

Answer 15

An acceleration lane

Question 16

__________ are mobile devices that are used to give drivers advance warning of work zones or other unusual conditions.

Answer 16

Flashing arrow panels

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Barrier.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Stopping on the pavement or shoulder is only allowed…

Answer 19

In an emergency or if your vehicle is unable to go any farther.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Pull over and stop.

Question 21

By driving on Tennessee’s public roads, you imply consent to…

Answer 21

Chemical testing for alcohol and drugs,

Question 22

The left lane is for ____ vehicles, the right lane is for _______ vehicles.

Answer 22

Slower vehicles should use the right lane, and faster vehicles should use the left lane.

Question 23

When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a ______ path than its front wheels,

Answer 23

Shorter

Question 24

In TN, what does a curb painted yellow indicate?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

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

Answer 25

The vehicle traveling uphill

Question 26

Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash in ____ than any other age group.

Answer 26

A work zone

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Regulatory signs

Question 28

In TN, what does a curb painted white indicate?

Answer 28

You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

Question 29

When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should NOT…

Answer 29

Lower the windows

Question 30

If you are being tailgated, you should NOT…

Answer 30

Increase your speed

Question 31

In TN, are you allowed to turn left at a red signal?

Answer 31

Yes, but only when you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Question 32

If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install a IID on every motor vehicle you operate for up to _ years.

Answer 32

3

Question 33

If you are between the age of 13 and 17 and have been found guilty for the first time of consuming, possessing, or selling alcohol or drugs, your driving privileges will be suspended for…

Answer 33

1 year or until you turn 17

Question 34

A florescent pink sign is used for…

Answer 34

Incident management traffic control for incidents such as accidents or wildfires

Question 35

A permanent sign that provides additional emphasis and guidance for the driver for a horizontal change in direction ahead, sometimes being a sharp change, is called a…

Answer 35

Chevron

Question 36

If involved in a reportable accident, the driver must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within __ days.

Answer 36

20