TN Permit Practice Test 16

All 20 questions in test 16

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1. 1. How should a driver enter a Tennessee roundabout safely?

   1. Yield to traffic already circulating, then enter when a safe gap appears
   2. Enter without yielding if moving faster than traffic inside
   3. Stop in the circle to let others enter
   4. Drive clockwise around the center island
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   Yield to traffic already circulating, then enter when a safe gap appears. Yield to vehicles already circulating and enter when there is a gap in traffic. Travel counterclockwise. Once inside, do not stop unless directed by signs, signals, or a traffic officer. Speed does not grant entry right over circulating traffic. Once inside, the manual says not to stop unless directed by signs, signals, or a traffic officer. Circulation runs counterclockwise, not clockwise. The manual passage behind this item states: "Upon reaching the roundabout, yield to vehicles already within the circulating traffic. Observe the standard rightof-way procedures as with regular intersections controlled by yield signs. Enter the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic"

   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. What common practice does Tennessee describe for oncoming traffic meeting a funeral procession?

   1. Flashing headlights twice and continuing
   2. Stopping in the middle of the lane until it passes
   3. Pulling to the side of the roadway as a sign of respect
   4. Following the procession to the cemetery entrance
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   Pulling to the side of the roadway as a sign of respect. In Tennessee, it is a common and accepted practice for oncoming traffic to pull to the side of the roadway as a sign of respect when meeting a funeral procession. The stated custom is pulling to the side of the roadway, not flashing headlights. The manual describes pulling to the side of the roadway, not stopping in the middle of the lane.

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

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 driver tests at a BAC of .00 percent but is impaired by drugs. What does Tennessee say about a DUI charge?

    1. The driver cannot be convicted because the BAC is zero
    2. The driver can still be convicted of DUI
    3. Only an alcohol reading can support any DUI charge
    4. The charge is reduced to a warning in all cases
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    The driver can still be convicted of DUI. A breath result of zero does not end a Tennessee DUI inquiry. A driver can register a BAC of .00 percent and still be convicted of DUI when drugs impair the ability to drive, including prescription drugs that stimulate or affect the central nervous system. Saying conviction is impossible at zero confuses one measurement with the whole offense. Alcohol readings are not the only evidence; erratic driving and sobriety checks can establish impairment. A guaranteed warning understates the exposure badly. Drivers unsure whether medication affects them should not get behind the wheel.

    Study this in the handbook: How alcohol and drugs affect driving

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. A flashing yellow arrow is displayed for your left turn. What may you do?

    1. Turn immediately with protected right of way
    2. Turn only after the arrow turns solid green
    3. Make a U-turn wherever the arrow flashes
    4. Turn left after yielding to all oncoming traffic and to bicyclists and pedestrians in the crosswalk, waiting for a safe gap
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    Turn left after yielding to all oncoming traffic and to bicyclists and pedestrians in the crosswalk, waiting for a safe gap. A flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn after you yield to all oncoming traffic and to bicyclists and pedestrians in the crosswalk. Wait for a safe gap before turning. A protected green arrow gives the right-of-way in its direction after you yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. A flashing yellow arrow requires yielding and waiting for a safe gap; it does not give protected right-of-way.

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

20. 20. A round yellow sign ahead means the driver is approaching what, and must do what?

    1. A railroad grade crossing; slow down and be ready to stop
    2. A roundabout; enter without slowing
    3. A rotary school crossing; proceed at 25 mph
    4. A circular detour; follow the arrows only
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    A railroad grade crossing; slow down and be ready to stop. A circular railroad-ahead sign means you are approaching a railroad grade crossing. Slow down and be ready to stop. Stop if you see a train coming, and never try to beat the train. The circular sign means a railroad grade crossing is ahead; slow down and be ready to stop. No fixed speed entitlement attaches here. Detours use orange work zone devices.

    Study this in the handbook: Sign colors, shapes and regulatory signs