TN Permit Practice Test 16

All 20 questions in test 16

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1. 1. 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
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   Continue around again to reach it. If you miss the desired street in a roundabout, continue around again. The circular layout allows another opportunity without reversing or cutting across the island. A last-second turn across other traffic is not the instructed remedy. Remain in the circulating flow and prepare for the exit on the next approach, using the normal exit procedure rather than trying to recover the missed turn immediately.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and emergency vehicles

2. 2. What minimum age qualifies an applicant for a Tennessee Class D license?

   1. 14 years old
   2. 15 years old
   3. 16 years old
   4. 18 years old
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   16 years old. Class D covers ordinary passenger vehicles in Tennessee, and qualification starts at sixteen for applicants who also clear the required testing. Fourteen sits below every regular licensing threshold in the graduated system. Fifteen belongs to earlier permit stages where supervision still applies. Eighteen matters for other privileges and for leaving graduated restrictions behind, yet nobody must wait that long simply to qualify for a standard passenger vehicle license.

   Study this in the handbook: Getting a license and taking the tests

3. 3. How can a Tennessee driver who needs help after vehicle trouble signal for assistance?

   1. Turn off all lights and leave the vehicle in the lane
   2. Raise the hood and tie a white cloth to the hood or radio antenna
   3. Stand in the travel lane waving both arms
   4. Sound the horn continuously until traffic stops
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   Raise the hood and tie a white cloth to the hood or radio antenna. After moving to the right shoulder or emergency stopping area, turn on emergency flashers. If you need help, raise the hood and tie a white cloth to the hood or radio antenna. If possible, stay in or near the vehicle on the side away from traffic. The manual says to move to the right shoulder or emergency stopping area and turn on emergency flashers.

   Study this in the handbook: Interstate driving

4. 4. Minors in which age range with a license, permit, or state ID may register as organ donors in Tennessee?

   1. Between 10 and 12 years old
   2. Between 18 and 21 years old
   3. Between 13 and 17 years old
   4. Only at age 21 and older
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   Between 13 and 17 years old. Tennessee lets younger credential holders join the donor registry early: minors from thirteen through seventeen who hold a license, permit, or state identification may register. Ages ten to twelve sit below the stated floor. Describing eighteen to twenty-one year olds misses the point because those applicants are adults registering under ordinary rules. Restricting registration to age twenty-one and older erases the explicit minor pathway the licensing materials describe.

5. 5. Which age pairing does the manual list for eligibility to apply for a For-Hire endorsement?

   1. At least 18 years, or 16 years with conditions
   2. At least 18 years, or 14 years with conditions
   3. At least 21 years, or 18 years with conditions
   4. At least 16 years, or 15 years with conditions
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   At least 18 years, or 16 years with conditions. The stated ages are at least 18, or 16 if the vehicle is owned by the applicant’s family business and used to deliver goods and products exclusively for that business. The manual also lists other eligibility requirements for the endorsement. Fourteen is not the younger age in this pairing. Twenty-one is not the adult age stated here. Fifteen is not the younger age in this pairing.

   Study this in the handbook: Getting a license and taking the tests

6. 6. You and your passengers keep getting sleepy while driving or riding in your car. What does that suggest, and what action follows?

   1. Normal fatigue; open a window and continue
   2. A possible exhaust leak that needs to be repaired immediately
   3. A weak battery affecting cabin air
   4. Overuse of the heater in winter only
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   A possible exhaust leak that needs to be repaired immediately. Sleepiness while driving or riding may indicate an exhaust leak that needs immediate repair. The manual warns that gases from a leaking exhaust can cause death inside a vehicle in a very short time. Have the exhaust system checked periodically, and never run the engine in a closed garage or where the exhaust pipe is obstructed. The manual says this sleepiness may indicate an exhaust leak requiring immediate repair.

7. 7. At 55 mph, about how far does a car travel to stop compared with a truck at the same speed?

   1. Car 450 feet; truck 240 feet
   2. Both stop in about 240 feet
   3. Car 100 feet; truck 200 feet
   4. Car 240 feet; truck about 450+ feet
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   Car 240 feet; truck about 450+ feet. At 55 m.p.h., the manual compares a car stopping in 240 feet with a truck taking about 450 feet or more. It also explains that large trucks have bigger blind spots and need more room to maneuver. Do not cut abruptly in front of a large vehicle. The figures are reversed: the car takes 240 feet and the truck about 450 feet or more.

   Study this in the handbook: Trucks, school buses, work zones and trains

8. 8. May you use a bicycle lane to pass stopped traffic on the right?

   1. Yes, if no cyclist is visible
   2. Yes, if the line of cars is long
   3. No, passing on the right in a bicycle lane is prohibited
   4. Yes, if you remain below the posted speed
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   No, passing on the right in a bicycle lane is prohibited. A bicycle lane is not a passing lane for motorists. Tennessee prohibits using either a bicycle lane or a parking lane to pass on the right. The absence of a visible cyclist does not change the lane's purpose or create an exception. Stay out of that lane when traffic queues ahead rather than treating spare pavement beside the cars as an authorized route around them.

   Study this in the handbook: Lane use, passing and parking

9. 9. According to the Tennessee manual, which drivers are as likely to become involved in accidents as speeders?

   1. Slow drivers
   2. Drivers who use turn signals
   3. Drivers who keep to the right lane
   4. Drivers who follow the speed of traffic within the limit
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   Slow drivers. The manual advises adjusting speed to flow with other traffic, provided that traffic is within the posted limit, and warns that slow drivers are as likely to become involved in accidents as speeders. Signaling and keeping right are safe habits, and flowing with lawful traffic is the recommended practice, not the hazard. Driving much slower than the traffic around you creates a hazard just as speeding does.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and the Basic Speed Rule

10. 10. Which vehicle video equipment does Tennessee law prohibit while the vehicle is in motion?

    1. A video screen displaying a television broadcast or video signal visible to the driver
    2. A navigation or global positioning device display
    3. A vehicle information system display
    4. Displays showing the view behind the vehicle
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    A video screen displaying a television broadcast or video signal visible to the driver. The manual says state law prohibits installing a video monitor or screen capable of displaying a television broadcast or video signal intended to be visible to the driver while the vehicle is moving. Navigation or GPS devices, vehicle information displays, and displays of the view forward, behind, and to the sides are not prohibited. It advises careful placement to avoid visual obstructions.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat, mirrors, steering and the hands free law

11. 11. For a child younger than 7 left knowingly in a motor vehicle on public premises, unsupervised by a person at least 13, with a health or safety risk, the engine running, or the keys inside the passenger compartment, what fine does Tennessee list for a first offense?

    1. A $50 fine
    2. A $200 fine
    3. A $500 fine
    4. A $1,000 fine
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    A $200 fine. The unattended child section sets graduated fines. A first violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of two hundred dollars. A second or later violation raises the fine to five hundred dollars, which makes the $500 choice a repeat offense figure rather than the first offense answer. Fifty dollars is the fine tied to unrestrained children under 16, a different rule. One thousand dollars appears as the maximum fine for driving while suspended. Keeping the neighboring figures separate is exactly what this question tests.

    Study this in the handbook: Safety belts, child seats and air bags

12. 12. A Tennessee applicant takes a Class PD, D, or H test and fails. What application fee is charged for each failed attempt?

    1. No fee is charged for a retake
    2. A $10 fee each time a test is failed
    3. The full license fee must be paid again in cash only
    4. The $2 application fee each time the applicant takes a test and fails
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    The $2 application fee each time the applicant takes a test and fails. The manual requires a $2 application fee each time an applicant takes a PD, D, or H test and fails. Applicants returning to take a test again must bring all required original documents. Retakes are not free; the $2 application fee is charged on each failed attempt. Ten dollars is not the listed amount; the fee is $2. The stated charge for each failed PD, D, or H test is a $2 application fee, not the full license fee in cash.

    Study this in the handbook: Getting a license and taking the tests

13. 13. How does entering an interstate differ from entering most busy roads?

    1. You stop at the end of every ramp before merging
    2. You enter at 35 mph and let interstate traffic adjust
    3. You yield by stopping in the acceleration lane if a gap is small
    4. You use the acceleration lane to speed up and merge with fast-moving traffic instead of slowing or stopping
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    You use the acceleration lane to speed up and merge with fast-moving traffic instead of slowing or stopping. Use the acceleration lane to reach interstate speed and merge smoothly when the way is clear. Yield to traffic already on the interstate. Avoid unnecessary stops on the ramp; if you must wait for space, slow down while leaving room to accelerate. Ramp stops force launches from zero speed. The manual says to reach interstate speed and yield to existing traffic, not enter at a fixed 35 mph.

    Study this in the handbook: Interstate driving

14. 14. A Tennessee driver is stopped and does not have the license in possession. What fine range applies?

    1. $50 to $500
    2. $100 to $1,000
    3. $2 to $50
    4. $250 to $1,000
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    $2 to $50. While driving, you must have your license in your possession to show a law enforcement officer on request. The manual describes failure to carry it as a Class D misdemeanor with a fine from $2 to $50. The stated fine range is $2 to $50, not $50 to $500. Revoked or suspended driving is fined up to $1,000, with no $100 floor stated.

15. 15. Under the unattended-child rule for children younger than seven on public premises, what is the minimum age of a person supervising the child inside the vehicle?

    1. At least 10 years old
    2. At least 16 years old
    3. At least 18 years old
    4. At least 13 years of age
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    At least 13 years of age. The supervising person inside the vehicle must be at least 13 years old. The rule concerns children younger than seven on public premises when conditions risk their health or safety, the engine is running, or the keys are in the passenger compartment. Ten falls short of the stated threshold. 16 is older than the minimum supervising age of 13. 18 is older than the minimum supervising age of 13.

    Study this in the handbook: Safety belts, child seats and air bags

16. 16. A yellow warning sign shows a cow. What roadway hazard should you expect?

    1. A bicycle crossing
    2. Cattle crossing
    3. A school bus loading area
    4. A lane ending ahead
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    Cattle crossing. The cow symbol warns of a cattle crossing. It belongs to the warning signs used to alert drivers to conditions ahead, alongside separate signs for bicycle crossings, lane endings, and winding roads. Read the symbol rather than treating every yellow warning as the same hazard. Tennessee also cautions that animals in the roadway are among the hazards of rural travel. Stay alert and anticipate the specific crossing identified by the sign.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning, railroad, work zone and guide signs

17. 17. How far ahead of an interstate exit are exit signs usually placed in Tennessee?

    1. About 500 feet ahead
    2. At least one mile ahead
    3. Only at the exit ramp itself
    4. Two miles ahead on all interstates
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    At least one mile ahead. Exit signs are usually placed at least one mile ahead of the exit turn-off. The manual advises choosing the correct exit and moving into the proper lane well before exiting; heavier traffic calls for moving into that lane earlier. It does not say every exit sign is exactly two miles ahead. Five hundred feet is less than the usual advance placement of at least one mile stated in the manual.

    Study this in the handbook: Interstate driving

18. 18. How far ahead should a defensive driver focus the eyes when scanning, in Tennessee guidance?

    1. Just past the hood of the vehicle
    2. Only at the vehicle directly in front
    3. 10 to 15 seconds ahead, about one city block
    4. Thirty seconds ahead in all conditions
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    10 to 15 seconds ahead, about one city block. Defensive drivers try to focus their eyes 10 to 15 seconds ahead, about the distance of one city block. Scanning means looking at the entire scene, avoiding a fixed stare, and looking ahead, to the sides, and behind. Looking ahead helps you see things early and gives you more time to react. The hood gives almost no preview of developing hazards. The lead vehicle alone hides clues farther ahead in the scene.

    Study this in the handbook: Defensive driving and road rage

19. 19. What does a red X above a traffic lane require?

    1. Use the lane only for left turns
    2. Proceed if you see no oncoming vehicle
    3. Treat it as a normal lane after slowing
    4. Do not drive in that lane
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    Do not drive in that lane. A red X means you may not drive in the lane beneath it. The restriction is controlled by the overhead signal, not by whether approaching traffic happens to be visible. Slowing down does not make entry permissible. Before choosing a reversible lane, look at its current control indication rather than assuming it is available because you used it in the same direction on an earlier trip.

    Study this in the handbook: Lane use, passing and parking

20. 20. After escaping a vehicle stalled on tracks, a train is approaching. In which direction should you run?

    1. Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the approaching train
    2. Along the tracks in the train's direction of travel
    3. Straight down the track away from the train
    4. Toward the vehicle to retrieve belongings
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    Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the approaching train. Run away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the approaching train. The manual explains that this places you away from and behind the impact point. Running in the train's direction of travel can put you in the path of flying debris. After getting out, prioritize distance from the tracks and impact area; do not return to the stalled vehicle for belongings.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, school buses, work zones and trains