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. When the pedestrian signals the driver to stop
3. When the pedestrian is wearing bright reflective clothing
4. When the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk

11. On a cold wet day, which road surfaces should a Tennessee driver expect to freeze first?

1. Bridges and overpasses, which freeze before the rest of the road
2. Sunny straight stretches in midday sun
3. Sunny straight stretches of highway
4. Gravel shoulders beside the pavement

12. How does alcohol affect clear night vision in the manual's description?

1. It reduces that ability by more than half
2. It reduces it by only one tenth
3. It improves it as the eyes relax
4. It changes side vision but not night vision

13. A crash requires immediate police notice, but the driver is physically unable to provide it. Who must act if able?

1. No one until the driver recovers
2. A capable passenger
3. Only the vehicle's registered owner
4. Only an uninvolved witness

14. Fluorescent pink signage on a Tennessee roadway indicates what kind of situation?

1. Incident management traffic control for events such as crashes, wildland fires, floods, or hazardous material spills
2. A school zone ahead
3. A bicycle route detour
4. A hospital quiet zone

15. Before pulling out of a parking space into traffic, what must you do?

1. Signal and enter because parked vehicles have priority
2. Rely only on the rearview mirror
3. Move first, then signal once aligned
4. Look, signal and yield to moving traffic

16. You miss your intended exit while circulating in a roundabout. What should you do?

1. Continue around again to reach it
2. Stop and reverse to the exit
3. Cut directly across the central island
4. Make a sudden turn across other traffic

17. How should a Tennessee driver pass a person riding a bicycle on the roadway?

1. Leave at least 3 feet and pass slowly, waiting when the lane is too narrow
2. Squeeze past within the same lane without slowing
3. Honk continuously until the rider moves onto the sidewalk
4. Force the rider onto the shoulder

18. When adjusting driving position, where should the top of the steering wheel sit in Tennessee guidance?

1. No higher than the top of the shoulders
2. At chin level for a clearer view
3. Above the shoulders so arms reach upward
4. Steering wheel height is never adjusted

19. What minimum tire tread depth does the manual identify in the penny test?

1. 1/32 inch
2. 3/32 inch
3. 2/32 inch
4. 4/32 inch

20. How may the HOV lane be used on weekends and during non-peak weekday times?

1. It closes to all traffic
2. It serves as a general purpose lane
3. It becomes a truck only lane
4. It remains restricted to two or more occupants

21. How does Tennessee law phrase the duty when following another vehicle?

1. Do not follow more closely than is reasonable and prudent for speed, traffic, and highway condition
2. Stay at least one car length back for each 10 miles per hour of speed on any road
3. Maintain exactly two seconds of following distance at all times by statute
4. Keep at least 100 feet behind the vehicle ahead whenever driving on a highway

22. When a Tennessee light turns green, what must you do about vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection?

1. Assume cross traffic has stopped and accelerate
2. Close the gap quickly behind the car ahead
3. Yield to them before proceeding
4. Ignore pedestrians once the light turns green

23. Before driving in winter weather, what must be cleared from the vehicle?

1. Only the windshield center strip
2. Only windows on the driver's side
3. Snow from the roof only
4. Snow, ice or frost from ALL windows before driving

24. At 20 mph on a low traction surface, how far can stopping distance grow?

1. To about 50 feet
2. To 200 feet or more
3. To exactly 100 feet
4. It stays the same as dry pavement

25. After a crash, what should be done with the damaged vehicle's ignition?

1. Leave it running to keep the battery charged
2. Restart the engine repeatedly
3. Turn it off to help prevent fire
4. Leave the key in the running position until police arrive

26. A fire engine is backing into its station driveway. What should approaching drivers do?

1. Pass behind it before it reaches the driveway
2. Yield to the backing emergency vehicle
3. Require it to stop because it is reversing
4. Sound the horn and continue through its path

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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