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1
Q

In Tennessee, it is illegal for a driver at least 21 years old to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ or above.

A

0.08%

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

A

Between $250 and $1000

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3
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To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep

A

Left to 9, Right to 3

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4
Q

In Tennessee, you must dim your headlights at night whenever you are within _______ of a vehicle you are meeting or following.

A

500 feet

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5
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[Car with wiggly lines sign)

A

Slippery when wet

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6
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Under Tennessee law, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is

A

70mph

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7
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If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, then:

A

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

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The speed limit in a roundabout is usually

A

15 to 25mph

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9
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When a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail.

A

Between 15 and 50 feet

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10
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You are parked parallel to the curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

A

Toward the curb

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11
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To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, you should use

A

The two-second rule

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12
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The speed limit on state and federal roadways that are not part of the interstate highway system is ________ except where otherwise posted.

A

55 mph

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13
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On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in your direction.

A

A solid or broken yellow line

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14
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Under Tennessee law, if you intend to turn, you must start to signal _________ before you turn.

A

At least 50 feet

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15
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If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.

A

Seven

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16
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Don’t turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion because it will cause

A

The steering wheel to lock

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17
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If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

A

Yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.

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18
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If fog closes in completely while you are driving and visibility is reduced to near zero, what should you do?

A

Pull over and stop.

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19
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In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as

A

35mph

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20
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To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look at least ________ ahead.

A

10 seconds

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21
Q

In Tennessee, what does a curb painted yellow indicate?

A

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

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22
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Before changing lanes, you should

A

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder towards the rear

23
Q

In Tennessee, when you pass a bicycle traveling in your direction, you must leave at least _______ of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

A

3 Feet

24
Q

When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a _________ than its front wheels.

A

Shorter path

25
Q

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

A

A barrier

26
Q

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

A

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

27
Q

When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the speed limit shown on the sign.

A

A school zone

28
Q

You should use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light.

A

Hand signals

29
Q

When slowing down or stopping, you must

A

Signal lights or hand signal

30
Q

If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed, you should

A

Pull your vehicle forward

31
Q

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

A

Regulatory signs

32
Q

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

A

The vehicle traveling uphill

33
Q

When passing a motorcycle, you must

A

Pass in the adjacent lane

34
Q

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will initially seem to be thrown toward

A

The side that is hit

35
Q

When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must

A

Yield to vehicles on the right

36
Q

Before turning right at an intersection, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching

A

From your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

37
Q

When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass

A

If the solid yellow line is on your side

38
Q

If you have entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, what should you do?

A

Turn left

39
Q

[Sign with people crossing with bags]

A

School zone ahead

40
Q

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to

A

All traffic coming from the opposite direction

41
Q

When you are driving on a freeway, the condition in which you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

A

Velocitizing

42
Q

If you are convicted of driving a vehicle to flee from the police, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A

8 points

43
Q

If you are convicted of DUI and you had a child under 18 in your vehicle at the time of the offense, you will face additional penalties of at least ____ days in jail and a fine of at least ______.

A

30, $1000

44
Q

A DUI conviction requires ____ hours of litter pick-up as a condition of probation.

A

24

45
Q

Under Tennessee law, when must you dim your high-beam headlights?

A

Whenever you are within 500 feet from a vehicle

46
Q

If you are found guilty of _________, your license will be revoked.

A

Drag racing

47
Q

If you are found guilty of failing to obey a stop sign, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A

4

48
Q

You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is as low as

A

0

49
Q

You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is as low as

A

0%

50
Q

Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?

A

Yes but only if you stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

51
Q

According to the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, it is estimated that ______ in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.

A

Two

52
Q

If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, your license will be revoked for

A

2 years

53
Q

You have parked next to a curb, facing up a steep hill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

A

Away from the curb

54
Q

You arrive at a railroad crossing when a train is approaching. Where must you stop?

A

15 to 50

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