Printable TN Permit Practice Test

1. Besides YIELD, which other message may Tennessee display on a triangular sign?

1. Railroad crossing ahead
2. School zone
3. No Passing Zone
4. Stop

2. What does the lane-ending warning require a driver to anticipate?

1. A new lane will open on the right
2. The lane will end and traffic should merge left
3. The right lane is reserved for slow vehicles
4. Passing is required before the lane narrows

3. What is an accepted Tennessee practice for oncoming traffic meeting a funeral procession?

1. Pass the procession on the shoulder
2. Pull to the side of the roadway as a sign of respect
3. Drive between vehicles in the procession
4. Stop in the travel lane and leave the vehicle

4. If you are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches, when should you pull over?

1. Drive through the intersection first, then pull over when clear
2. Stop immediately in the intersection
3. Back up before the emergency vehicle arrives
4. Turn left across its path

5. Who has the right-of-way when a driver approaches railroad tracks?

1. The vehicle that reaches the crossing first
2. The vehicle traveling faster
3. The train
4. The driver closest to the center line

6. What kind of traffic message does this yellow diamond sign provide?

1. A regulatory order that applies only to trucks
2. A warning about a roadway condition ahead
3. A motorist-services sign for a rest area
4. A guide sign for a recreational destination

7. What maximum speed may Tennessee law set for interstate highways?

1. 65 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 70 mph
4. 80 mph

8. How far from a crosswalk must you stay when parking in Tennessee?

1. 5 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 20 feet

9. What penalty applies when someone drives under the influence of drugs, including prescription drugs?

1. A lesser penalty than for alcohol
2. Only a warning for a first occurrence
3. No penalty if the drug was prescribed
4. The same penalties as for alcohol

10. When does a Tennessee driver have a duty to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

1. Only when the crosswalk has painted stripes
2. Only when a crossing guard is present
3. Only after the pedestrian reaches the center line
4. When the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk

11. When turning left on a green circular signal, whom must you yield to?

1. Only vehicles approaching from the left
2. Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when they have the right-of-way
3. No one, because a green signal makes every turn protected
4. Only a vehicle that is larger than yours

12. Where does the X-shaped crossbuck sign identify the railroad tracks?

1. Only at a hospital entrance
2. At the beginning of a school zone
3. At the railroad grade crossing itself
4. On the far side of a construction detour

13. What action is required when a driver faces a DO NOT ENTER sign?

1. Use the lane only for a U-turn
2. Enter after slowing if no vehicles are visible
3. Park beside the sign until traffic clears
4. Do not enter that roadway or ramp

14. What should a driver do if a vehicle without anti-lock brakes starts to skid?

1. Pump the brake rapidly while turning away from the skid
2. Accelerate hard to force the tires straight
3. Lock the steering wheel and keep the brake fully pressed
4. Release the brake and steer in the direction of the skid when it can be done safely

15. Which phone activity does Tennessee specifically prohibit while driving?

1. Hearing an incoming call through a vehicle speaker
2. Following directions that were entered before the trip
3. Recording or broadcasting video on a cellphone or mobile device
4. Keeping a cellphone stored in a closed bag

16. What movement is prohibited by the sign shown here?

1. Making every left turn
2. Making a U-turn
3. Turning into any driveway
4. Passing another vehicle

17. Which type of medication does Tennessee include in its warning about driving under the influence?

1. Prescription drugs
2. Only vitamins and mineral supplements
3. Only medication taken in a hospital
4. Prescription drugs are always safe for driving

18. When may a Tennessee driver get a regular Class D license without the Intermediate level?

1. Only at age 21
2. At 18, or on graduating from high school or earning a GED, whichever is sooner
3. At 17 after any six months of driving
4. At 16 after passing the road test

19. What does Tennessee require when a driver uses high beams and an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet?

1. Dim or lower the high beam headlights
2. Sound the horn and keep high beams on
3. Switch to parking lights only
4. Turn off every exterior light

20. What does a flashing yellow left arrow permit?

1. A left turn without slowing or yielding
2. A left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians
3. A straight movement only until the arrow turns green
4. A complete stop followed by a right turn only

21. When should Tennessee drivers turn on their headlights even during daylight?

1. When windshield wipers are in use
2. Only when parked on a shoulder
3. Never during daylight hours
4. Only when following another vehicle within 500 feet

22. How many points within 12 months bring a Tennessee adult driver a notice of proposed suspension?

1. 6 or more
2. 8 or more
3. 12 or more
4. 18 or more

23. What information do black and white regulatory signs provide?

1. Only directions to parks and cultural attractions
2. Selected traffic laws, regulations, or instructions
3. Temporary warnings about construction workers
4. Motorist service locations such as rest areas

24. What kind of information is generally conveyed by a rectangular regulatory sign?

1. A warning that a railroad crossing is immediately ahead
2. A recommendation for a scenic recreation area
3. Laws, regulations, or instructions such as speed and lane use
4. A notice that a road surface is slippery

25. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, air horn, or red or blue flashing light?

1. Stop in the middle of the intersection
2. Follow it closely to get through traffic faster
3. Continue through a green light without checking for it
4. Yield the right of way and move close to the right edge or curb until it passes

26. A Tennessee teen holding an Intermediate Restricted License has accumulated more than 6 points. What happens to the move to the unrestricted license?

1. Nothing changes as long as the teen is 17
2. The license is revoked until age 18
3. The teen must retake the knowledge test only
4. The restricted license must be held for an additional 90 days

27. What does an advisory speed plate beneath a warning sign provide?

1. The minimum speed required on the entire roadway
2. The recommended maximum safe speed for the condition ahead
3. The speed at which every vehicle must travel regardless of conditions
4. The legal speed limit for all roads in that county

28. Under Tennessee's Implied Consent Law, a driver under arrest for DUI refuses the officer's request for a test. What suspension does the handbook say is the likely result?

1. Twelve months
2. 30 days
3. 90 days
4. Six months

29. When turning left at an intersection, what must you do if an oncoming vehicle is going straight?

1. Turn first because left turns have priority
2. Stop and wait for the oncoming vehicle to turn left
3. Yield to the oncoming vehicle
4. Accelerate so the oncoming vehicle must brake

30. What should you do when a steady yellow light appears and stopping can be done safely?

1. Accelerate so the vehicle enters before red
2. Prepare to stop and stop rather than speeding up to beat the light
3. Treat yellow as permission to turn without checking
4. Stop only when a pedestrian signal is also red