TN Permit Practice Test: 30 Free Questions

1. What should you do while braking hard with ABS in an emergency?

1. a) Freeze the steering wheel.
2. b) Let go of the steering wheel.
3. c) Pump the brakes.
4. d) Steer around the obstacle.

2. How much fuel should you have before starting a significant trip?

1. a) At least a half tank.
2. b) At least a quarter tank.
3. c) Just enough to reach the next station.
4. d) A full tank is required by law.

3. How can drivers with a hearing impairment compensate while driving?

1. a) By using the horn frequently.
2. b) By driving slower than the speed limit.
3. c) By relying more on their vision.
4. d) By driving only during the day.

4. What is the correct hand signal for a left turn while cycling?

1. a) Right arm extended sideways.
2. b) Left arm extended sideways.
3. c) Left arm extended upward.
4. d) Left arm extended downward.

5. What kind of front lighting does Tennessee law require for bicycles at night?

1. a) A white light visible from at least 500 feet.
2. b) No lighting is required if streetlights are on.
3. c) A flashing yellow light.
4. d) A red light visible from 200 feet.

6. What information should you provide when calling the number on the Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign at a crossing?

1. a) Your license plate number.
2. b) Your driver's license number.
3. c) The DOT crossing number found on the sign.
4. d) The make and model of your car.

7. Where are bicyclists generally prohibited from riding?

1. a) Limited-access highways and expressways.
2. b) Rural roads.
3. c) City avenues.
4. d) Residential streets.

8. What documentation must be present in the vehicle if a child is being transported in a medically prescribed modified child restraint device (CRD)?

1. a) A certificate of completion from a child safety transport class.
2. b) The original manufacturer's safety certification label.
3. c) A copy of a doctor's prescription.
4. d) A notarized letter from the child's legal guardian.

9. What does a sign with a left turn arrow inside a red circle with a slash mean?

1. a) No Left Turn.
2. b) One way street.
3. c) Left turn permitted.
4. d) Left turn recommended.

10. What color are guide signs on Interstates and Expressways that show destination and distance?

1. a) Brown with white letters.
2. b) Green with white letters.
3. c) Blue with white letters.
4. d) White with black letters.

11. On a divided highway, what color is the line nearest the median (to the driver's left)?

1. a) Red
2. b) White
3. c) Yellow
4. d) Blue

12. What does an "ALL WAY" plaque below a stop sign indicate?

1. a) Only traffic on your street must stop.
2. b) You must stop only if turning.
3. c) Cross traffic does not stop.
4. d) All traffic approaching the intersection must stop.

13. When crossing a railroad with multiple tracks, what should you verify after a train passes?

1. a) That the flashing lights have turned solid red.
2. b) That the gate is half-way up.
3. c) That all tracks are clear before crossing.
4. d) That the passed train is out of sight.

14. Is hitchhiking legal in Tennessee?

1. a) No, unless it is an emergency.
2. b) Yes, but only on rural roads.
3. c) No, it is illegal to stand on a roadway to solicit a ride.
4. d) Yes, on all roads.

15. What does a "Reverse Turn" sign indicate?

1. a) An intersection with a side road.
2. b) A complete U-turn.
3. c) Two turns in opposite directions less than 600 feet apart.
4. d) A series of winding curves.

16. What color lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?

1. a) Blue
2. b) White
3. c) Red
4. d) Yellow

17. What color lights do police vehicles use to stop drivers in Tennessee?

1. a) Flashing white lights only.
2. b) Flashing green lights.
3. c) Flashing blue or flashing blue and red lights.
4. d) Flashing yellow lights.

18. How far away must you stop from a blind pedestrian using a guide dog or white cane?

1. a) At least 5 feet.
2. b) At least 15 feet.
3. c) At least 20 feet.
4. d) At least 10 feet.

19. How can you tell if you are in a truck driver's blind spot?

1. a) If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors.
2. b) If you are driving in the right lane.
3. c) If you can see the truck's tail lights.
4. d) If the truck is moving slower than you.

20. When entering a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

1. a) Vehicles already within the circulating traffic.
2. b) Vehicles on the right.
3. c) Vehicles entering the roundabout.
4. d) The fastest vehicle.

21. In Tennessee, what colors are legally permitted for steady-burning lights displayed to the front of a vehicle?

1. a) White or amber
2. b) White or blue
3. c) Red or amber
4. d) Yellow or blue

22. Besides emergency vehicles, Tennessee's Move Over Law also applies to which other stationary vehicles with flashing lights?

1. a) Farm equipment and slow-moving vehicles
2. b) Mail delivery trucks and school buses
3. c) Utility, recovery, and highway maintenance vehicles
4. d) Disabled passenger cars and taxis

23. How should you enter an interstate highway?

1. a) Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap.
2. b) Merge immediately upon entering the ramp.
3. c) Drive at a low speed until you merge.
4. d) Use the acceleration lane to speed up and match traffic flow.

24. What should you do when a large truck or bus is passing you on the left during strong winds?

1. a) Move to the right of your lane and slow down.
2. b) Speed up to prevent them from passing.
3. c) Move to the left to block the wind.
4. d) Stop immediately in your lane.

25. If a driver under 21 years old is found driving with a BAC of .02 percent, what is the penalty regarding their license?

1. a) Loss of license until age 25.
2. b) Loss of license for 1 year.
3. c) Loss of license for 3 months.
4. d) No license penalty, just a fine.

26. Approximately how long does it take for the body to cancel the intoxicating effects of three alcoholic drinks?

1. a) Three hours.
2. b) Two hours.
3. c) Four hours.
4. d) One hour.

27. Which of the following actions can result in the suspension of your Tennessee driver license?

1. a) Parking in a no-parking zone.
2. b) Receiving a single parking ticket.
3. c) Driving away from a gas station without paying for fuel.
4. d) Driving with a broken radio.

28. A person under 18 may lose their driving privileges for a drug or alcohol conviction even if the offense:

1. a) Was a first-time offense
2. b) Occurred in a different state
3. c) Did not occur while driving
4. d) Did not result in a crash

29. You must report a crash to the Tennessee Department of Safety if property damage to any one person exceeds what amount?

1. a) $400.
2. b) $50.
3. c) $1000.
4. d) $200.

30. Which rule should you use to determine a safe following distance under normal conditions?

1. a) The car-length rule.
2. b) The two-second rule.
3. c) The five-second rule.
4. d) The bumper-to-bumper rule.