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1
Q

If you approach an intersection and you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left
turn, you should:

A

Continue to the next intersection to make the turn.

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Changing from one lane to another is best done:

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Gradually and carefully.

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3
Q

A conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) is determined by a blood alcohol
concentration of:

A

0.08

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4
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Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:

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The same penalty as driving under the influence of alcohol.

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5
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. Emergency crossovers on the interstate in Tennessee are legal to use:

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> By emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.

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6
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. How far in advance should you signal your intention to turn?

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At least 50 feet.

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7
Q

If the traffic signal turns red while you are in the middle of an intersection waiting to turn
left, you should:

A

Complete the turn when traffic clears.

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8
Q

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center
lane of an expressway, you should:

A

Move to the lane on your right.

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9
Q

. If you are driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.10 percent, you are ____ times
more likely to cause an accident than if you were driving while sober.

A

Seven

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10
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The Implied Consent Law means that:

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If asked, you will take a test to determine the alcohol or drug content of your
blood

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11
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. When parallel parking, a vehicle’s wheels should be:

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Within 18 inches of the curb.

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12
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. It is illegal to make a U-turn near a curve or hill when the driver cannot?

A

See at least 500 feet in each direction.

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13
Q

Slow-moving vehicles are required to turn or safely and legally pull off the roadway
when there are ____ vehicles in line behind them.

A

Five or more

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14
Q

The child restraint law requires all children under the age of ____ to be placed in an
approved child restraint device while in a moving vehicle.

A

4

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15
Q

In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride
is in:

A

The Back seat

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16
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal
highways is

A

55 mph.

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17
Q

When adjusting the driver’s seat for good driving posture, set the seat in an upright
position with your body about how far from the steering wheel

A

10 to 12 inches

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18
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Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

A

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

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19
Q

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

A

Under no circumstances

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20
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

A

Next to the broken line may pass.

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21
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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you
turn your front wheels?

A

Right, toward the side of the road

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22
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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is
very little vehicle damage. You should:

A

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

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23
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. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

A

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

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24
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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive

A

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle

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25
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

A

At all times.

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26
Q

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

A

Over your shoulders.

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27
Q

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

A

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

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28
Q

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

A

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

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29
Q

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

A

See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror

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30
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If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

A

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

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31
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

A

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

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32
Q

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

A

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

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33
Q

You drive defensively when you:

A

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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34
Q

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck

A

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

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35
Q

You drive defensively when you:

A

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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36
Q

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when

A

There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks

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37
Q

You should use your horn when:

A

It may help prevent a collision.

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38
Q

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

A

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

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39
Q

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

A

Motorcycle.

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40
Q

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

A

All approaching vehicles.

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41
Q

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

A

Glance over your shoulder.

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42
Q

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you
turn your front wheels?

A

Right, toward the side of the road

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43
Q

. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection
when the light turns red:

A

Under any circumstances.

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44
Q

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the “Don’t Walk” signal begins to flash. The
pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You
should:

A

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

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45
Q

. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

A

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

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46
Q

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

A

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

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47
Q

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

A

Slow-moving vehicle.

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48
Q

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and
flashing lights by:

A

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

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49
Q

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

A

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is
withdrawn.

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50
Q

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle

A

Under no circumstances.

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51
Q

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You
should steer

A

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

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52
Q

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

A

Causes traffic congestion

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53
Q

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

A

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

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54
Q

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

A

Never.

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55
Q

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it
hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

A

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

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56
Q

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
you

A

Are being tailgated by another driver.

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57
Q

Check your rearview mirrors:

A

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

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58
Q

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

A

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

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59
Q

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using
its siren and flashing lights. You should:

A

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

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60
Q
  1. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
A

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

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61
Q

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

A

Yield to pedestrians.

62
Q

You may cross solid yellow lines:

A

When making turns.

63
Q

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

A

Have trouble controlling their vehicles.

64
Q

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

A

To run out in front of you without looking.

65
Q

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

A

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

66
Q

While backing, you should:

A

To help prevent crashes, you should:

67
Q

To help prevent crashes, you should:

A

Communicate with other road users.

68
Q

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

A

Hand signals

69
Q

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

A

Are slowing down or stopping.

70
Q

. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

A

Stop driving.

71
Q

. If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

A

Let it go

72
Q

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

A

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

73
Q

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

A

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

74
Q

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that
you must:

A

Slow down before you enter the curve.

75
Q

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

A

Look left first, then right, then left again.

76
Q

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

A

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

77
Q

It is best to keep a space cushion:

A

It is best to keep a space cushion:

78
Q

. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important
because it:

A

. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important
because it:

79
Q

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

A

On an incline.

80
Q

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

A

Reduce

81
Q

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

A

Drive with the flow of traffic.

82
Q

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

A

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

83
Q

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

A

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic

84
Q

Your ability to stop is affected by:

A

The condition of the road.

85
Q

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

A

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

86
Q

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

A

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

87
Q

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

A

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

88
Q

When driving on slick roads, you should

A

Take turns more slowly than usual.

89
Q

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

A

Increase your following distance.

90
Q

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

A

shaded

91
Q

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

A

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

92
Q

. Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

A

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

93
Q

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by

A

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

94
Q

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

A

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

95
Q

. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

A

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

96
Q

. A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

A

They’re difficult to see in traffic.

97
Q

At a school crossing sign, you should:

A

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

98
Q

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

A

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

99
Q

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

A

yield

100
Q

. If you stop along the road at night:

A

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

101
Q

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

A

Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

102
Q

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

A

It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind.

103
Q

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

A

Seat belts should still be worn.

104
Q

. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

A

Low beams.

105
Q

If you experience a tire blowout:

A

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

106
Q

If you find yourself in a skid:

A

Stay off the brakes.

107
Q

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

A

During the first half hour of rain.

108
Q

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop
signs:

A

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

109
Q

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

A

Be sure all of the vehicle’s occupants have buckled their seat belts.

110
Q

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

A

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

111
Q

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should

A

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

112
Q

Distracted driving is:

A

Extremely risky behavior

113
Q

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

A

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when
it is safe to do so.

114
Q

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

A

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it
is safe to do so.

115
Q

. A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates

A

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

116
Q

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

A

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

117
Q

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

A

work zone sign

118
Q

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

A

green

119
Q

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

A

white

120
Q

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

A

school zone

121
Q

An octagonal sign is always a:

A

stop sign

122
Q

A diamond-shaped sign:

A

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

123
Q

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

A

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection

124
Q

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

A

Come to a complete stop

125
Q

. When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

A

Slow down and proceed with caution.

126
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

A

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

127
Q

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

A

Follow the directions given by the officer.

128
Q

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

A

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

129
Q

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

A

Follow the directions given by the flagger.

130
Q

What do speed limit signs indicate

A

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

131
Q

. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

A

high speed

132
Q

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane,
you should

A

Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.

133
Q

. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

A

Should yield to drivers already on the public road.

134
Q

. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

A

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

135
Q

If you are driving in another driver’s blind spot, you should:

A

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

136
Q

Larger vehicles have:

A

Larger blind spots.

137
Q

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

A

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

138
Q

. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

A

Continue driving and use the next exit.

139
Q

Motorcycles are entitled to:

A

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.

140
Q

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

A

Treat the light like a stop sign.

141
Q

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

A

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the
intersection.

142
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

A

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

143
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

A

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians
already in the intersection.

144
Q

. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

A

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard

145
Q

An “End school zone” sign indicates:

A

The end of a reduced speed zone.

146
Q

Downward-facing triangular signs:

A

Tell drivers to yield.

147
Q

Round signs indicate:

A

Upcoming railroad crossings.

148
Q

Crossbuck signs indicate:

A

Railroad crossings.

149
Q

. At a four-way stop:

A

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

150
Q

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

A

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

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