Printable TN Permit Practice Test

1. Two vehicles reach an intersection without signs or signals at the same time. Which driver must yield?

1. The driver on the right
2. The vehicle traveling faster
3. The driver on the left
4. The vehicle that is turning right

2. When may you enter an intersection while waiting to turn?

1. Only when you can clear it without stopping
2. Whenever the traffic signal is green
3. Whenever the vehicle ahead has entered it
4. When you can stop within the crosswalk

3. Under Tennessee's under-21 impaired driving rule, what BAC figure can trigger a conviction for a driver at least 16 but not yet 21?

1. 0.08 percent
2. 0.10 percent
3. 0.00 percent only
4. 0.02 percent

4. Under normal conditions, what minimum speed does Tennessee identify for the right interstate lanes?

1. 35 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 45 mph
4. 70 mph

5. What phone rule applies to a Tennessee driver with a learner permit or intermediate license?

1. The driver may not use a cell phone while driving
2. The driver may use any phone after dark
3. The driver may make hands-free calls without restriction
4. The driver may text when traffic is stopped

6. 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

7. How does Tennessee classify a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction?

1. Class A misdemeanor
2. Class C felony
3. Civil violation only
4. Class E felony

8. When may a Tennessee road test not be administered?

1. Only on Saturdays and Sundays
2. During extreme weather or after dark in winter months
3. Only when the applicant is under 18
4. Whenever the applicant uses a family vehicle

9. What roadway direction does the ONE WAY sign shown here communicate?

1. Traffic may travel either way after yielding
2. Traffic on the street moves only in the arrow’s direction
3. Only buses may travel in the arrow’s direction
4. The arrow marks a required U-turn

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

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

11. What hazard does the merge warning sign identify?

1. Traffic may blend into your lane ahead
2. Your lane is reserved for emergency vehicles
3. All merging traffic must stop before entering
4. The roadway becomes a no-passing zone immediately

12. What does the sharp right-angle arrow warn you to prepare for?

1. A T-intersection controlled by a stop sign
2. A one-way street beginning at the next block
3. A rather sharp turn with a recommended speed of 30 mph or less
4. A lane reserved for turning trucks

13. When must a Tennessee driver stop at a railroad crossing?

1. Only when a police officer is present at the crossing
2. When a train is approaching, stopping 15 to 50 feet from the tracks
3. After entering the crossing, if the train horn sounds
4. Within 5 feet of the nearest rail before looking

14. 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. A notice that a road surface is slippery
4. Laws, regulations, or instructions such as speed and lane use

15. What does a yellow diamond sign warning of a sharp curve tell a driver to expect?

1. A mandatory stop at the sign
2. A curve that may require reduced speed
3. A lane reserved for buses
4. A railroad crossing with no road change

16. What do two solid yellow lines between opposing lanes mean?

1. Cross them whenever no oncoming vehicle is visible
2. Use them as a center lane for left turns
3. Cross them to pass only during daylight
4. Do not cross them to pass from either direction

17. What do traffic signals control at some intersections and crosswalks?

1. Only emergency vehicles
2. Only vehicles traveling on interstates
3. Vehicle drivers and pedestrians
4. Only pedestrians at railroad crossings

18. What is prohibited in a multi-lane roundabout?

1. Driving at a slower speed
2. Using a right turn signal to exit
3. Overtaking or passing another vehicle
4. Yielding to a vehicle already circulating

19. What background color do Tennessee regulatory and guide signs normally use?

1. White, except the red STOP sign
2. Yellow
3. Orange
4. Brown

20. In Tennessee, is using headlights while the wipers are on a legal requirement or only a recommendation?

1. It is Tennessee law
2. Only a recommendation in the manual
3. Required only on interstates
4. Required only for commercial vehicles

21. When a school bus is stopped to load or unload children at an intersection, what must drivers do?

1. Drivers from all directions must stop until the bus resumes motion
2. Only traffic behind the bus must stop
3. Drivers may pass if no child is visible
4. Drivers may continue after slowing to 10 miles per hour

22. In a Tennessee work zone where the reduced speed is posted and workers are present, what maximum fine can apply to a speeding violation?

1. $100
2. $500
3. $250
4. $1,000

23. On a Tennessee interstate, how far behind the vehicle ahead should you stay, and how does that change in bad weather or at night?

1. At least one second, doubled in rain
2. Exactly one car length per 10 mph
3. At least ten seconds at all times
4. At least two seconds, increased to a minimum of four seconds

24. What is the smaller speed plate mounted beneath a Tennessee warning sign?

1. A regulatory speed limit enforceable by ticket
2. An advisory speed plate that supplements the warning sign
3. A minimum speed for the curve
4. A truck only speed restriction

25. At a yield sign, what must the driver do when other vehicles are approaching?

1. Accelerate through before the other vehicles arrive
2. Stop only after entering the intersection
3. Assume the other vehicles must yield instead
4. Slow down or stop to avoid a crash with oncoming traffic

26. The Tennessee reverse turn warning sign marks two turns in opposite directions that are how far apart?

1. More than one mile
2. Less than 600 feet
3. Exactly 1,000 feet
4. Any distance, as long as both turns are sharp

27. An angry driver is honking and making hostile gestures. Which action best reduces the danger?

1. Give the angry driver plenty of space and avoid joining in
2. Join the confrontation by gesturing back
3. Tailgate the vehicle so it cannot move ahead
4. Race the driver to the next intersection

28. What do yellow backgrounds generally communicate on Tennessee highway signs?

1. A warning about a condition or hazard
2. A route marker for an interstate
3. A motorist service location
4. A construction instruction only

29. At a T intersection where one road dead-ends into another, who must yield?

1. Vehicles on the main road that continues
2. The vehicle that arrives second, regardless of road
3. Vehicles on the road that ends
4. The vehicle traveling at the lower speed only

30. What background color does Tennessee use for warning signs and school signs?

1. White
2. Green
3. Yellow, except where orange is specified
4. Blue