Tennessee Driving test Flashcards
In Tennessee, it is illegal for a driver at least 21 years old to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ or above.
0.08%
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
Between $250 and $1000
To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep
Left to 9, Right to 3
In Tennessee, you must dim your headlights at night whenever you are within _______ of a vehicle you are meeting or following.
500 feet
[Car with wiggly lines sign)
Slippery when wet
Under Tennessee law, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is
70mph
If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, then:
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
The speed limit in a roundabout is usually
15 to 25mph
When a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail.
Between 15 and 50 feet
You are parked parallel to the curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
Toward the curb
To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, you should use
The two-second rule
The speed limit on state and federal roadways that are not part of the interstate highway system is ________ except where otherwise posted.
55 mph
On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in your direction.
A solid or broken yellow line
Under Tennessee law, if you intend to turn, you must start to signal _________ before you turn.
At least 50 feet
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.
Seven
Don’t turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion because it will cause
The steering wheel to lock
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
Yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.
If fog closes in completely while you are driving and visibility is reduced to near zero, what should you do?
Pull over and stop.
In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as
35mph
To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look at least ________ ahead.
10 seconds
In Tennessee, what does a curb painted yellow indicate?
You may stop only long enough to load or unload cargo or passengers
Before changing lanes, you should
Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder towards the rear
In Tennessee, when you pass a bicycle traveling in your direction, you must leave at least _______ of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.
3 Feet
When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a _________ than its front wheels.
Shorter path
Two sets of two solid yellow lines that are spaced two or more feet apart indicate
A barrier
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?
Move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, otherwise slow down.
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the speed limit shown on the sign.
A school zone
You should use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light.
Hand signals
When slowing down or stopping, you must
Signal lights or hand signal
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed, you should
Pull your vehicle forward
Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as
Regulatory signs
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle traveling uphill
When passing a motorcycle, you must
Pass in the adjacent lane
If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will initially seem to be thrown toward
The side that is hit
When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must
Yield to vehicles on the right
Before turning right at an intersection, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching
From your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path
When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass
If the solid yellow line is on your side
If you have entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, what should you do?
Turn left
[Sign with people crossing with bags]
School zone ahead
When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to
All traffic coming from the opposite direction
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
Velocitizing
If you are convicted of driving a vehicle to flee from the police, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
8 points
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 ______.
30, $1000
A DUI conviction requires ____ hours of litter pick-up as a condition of probation.
24
Under Tennessee law, when must you dim your high-beam headlights?
Whenever you are within 500 feet from a vehicle
If you are found guilty of _________, your license will be revoked.
Drag racing
If you are found guilty of failing to obey a stop sign, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
4
You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is as low as
0
You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is as low as
0%
Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?
Yes but only if you stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
Two
If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, your license will be revoked for
2 years
You have parked next to a curb, facing up a steep hill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
Away from the curb
You arrive at a railroad crossing when a train is approaching. Where must you stop?
15 to 50
