TN Permit Practice Test 25

All 20 questions in test 25

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1. 1. Assuming the driver’s home license remains valid, how long is an International Driving Permit (IDP) valid from its issue date?

   1. Six months only
   2. Three years only
   3. One year only
   4. Five years only
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   One year only. An IDP is a translation used with a valid home-state or home-country driver license. It is valid for one year from issuance, but becomes invalid if the applicant’s state license expires without renewal or is suspended during that year. It is not valid by itself for driving. Six months cuts the stated validity in half. Three years triples the period actually allowed.

2. 2. A Tennessee child rides in a medically prescribed modified child restraint. What should be carried in the vehicle?

   1. A copy of the doctor's prescription at all times
   2. A note from a school nurse
   3. The restraint manufacturer's receipt
   4. A letter from the child's parent only
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   A copy of the doctor's prescription at all times. When a medically prescribed modified child restraint is used, a copy of the doctor’s prescription should be carried in the vehicle at all times. A school nurse’s note, purchase receipt, or parent’s letter is not the document named in the manual. A school nurse note is not the document named; a doctor's prescription is. A receipt shows purchase, not the medical prescription the rule names.

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

3. 3. An applicant is caught cheating on a Tennessee driver license examination. What happens?

   1. The applicant automatically fails and may not re-attempt the test for 30 days
   2. The applicant may retake the test later that same day
   3. The applicant only loses the points for the questions affected
   4. The applicant must pay double the application fee and may retest in 7 days
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   The applicant automatically fails and may not re-attempt the test for 30 days. Any form of cheating on a required examination results in automatic failure and a 30-day wait before another attempt. The manual includes written notes, talking during the examination, cell phone use, and attempting to have another person take the examination as forms of cheating. A same day retake is barred; cheating triggers a 30 day wait. Losing only affected points understates it; the whole examination fails automatically.

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4. 4. How should a pregnant woman wear safety belts in Tennessee?

   1. Lap belt across the abdomen and shoulder belt behind the back
   2. Shoulder belt only, with the lap belt unbuckled
   3. No belt is recommended during pregnancy
   4. Lap belt below the abdomen and shoulder belt above the belly
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   Lap belt below the abdomen and shoulder belt above the belly. Pregnancy changes belt placement rather than removing the need for belts. Tennessee directs pregnant women to wear the lap belt below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly, keeping straps on the strong parts of the body. Placing the lap belt across the abdomen puts pressure exactly where the rule avoids it, and tucking the shoulder belt behind the back removes its protection. Skipping belts entirely loses the ejection and force spreading benefits the manual credits to belt use. Snug placement, low on the pelvis, is the detail to check at every trip.

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

5. 5. A Tennessee driver lost consciousness due to a medical condition and was suspended. How long must the driver remain lapse free before license reinstatement eligibility?

   1. A minimum of 30 days
   2. A minimum of one month
   3. No lapse free period is required
   4. A minimum of six months
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   A minimum of six months. Drivers who lose consciousness or control because of epilepsy, cardiac syncope, diabetes, or other conditions must be suspended and remain lapse free for at least six months before becoming eligible for reinstatement. Thirty days is the separate deadline for submitting a requested medical report, not the lapse-free period. Thirty days is the medical report deadline, not the lapse free period. One month falls well short of the six month minimum stated.

   Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and keeping your license

6. 6. How should the lap belt be worn for the most benefit in Tennessee guidance?

   1. High across the stomach for comfort
   2. Loosely, so it can slide during a crash
   3. Low over the pelvis with the bottom edge touching the tops of the thighs snugly
   4. Behind the back on short trips
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   Low over the pelvis with the bottom edge touching the tops of the thighs snugly. The manual says the lap belt should be low over the pelvis, with its bottom edge touching the tops of the thighs snugly. Safety belts shift crash forces to the strongest parts of the body and spread those forces over a wider area. A high, loose, or behind-the-back belt position does not match the stated lap-belt guidance. A high stomach position risks injury; the belt belongs low on the pelvis.

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7. 7. During which night hours must Tennessee car headlights be turned on?

   1. From sunset until sunrise exactly
   2. From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
   3. Only between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
   4. Only when streetlights are off
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   From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Sunset to sunrise would add 30 minutes at each end of that required night-use window. Headlights are also required when daylight is insufficient to see people or vehicles clearly 200 feet ahead, or precipitation requires constant windshield-wiper use. Sunset to sunrise adds 30 minutes at each end of the stated required night-use window.

   Study this in the handbook: Headlights, night driving and bad weather

8. 8. Stopped behind a truck on an uphill grade, how should you position your car?

   1. Centered directly behind the trailer, close up
   2. To the left in your lane so the driver can see you, leaving extra space ahead
   3. As far right as possible against the curb
   4. One car length back with hazard lights on
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   To the left in your lane so the driver can see you, leaving extra space ahead. Stay to the left within your lane so the truck driver can see you. Leave extra space ahead in case the truck rolls backward when starting. The manual specifies staying left within your lane and leaving extra space ahead. The manual specifies staying left within your lane and leaving extra space ahead. The manual specifies staying left within your lane and leaving extra space ahead.

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

9. 9. A driver aged 16 to 20 convicted of underage driving while impaired faces which license penalty?

   1. Losing the license for six months
   2. A thirty day suspension with a warning
   3. License points without any loss of driving privilege
   4. Losing the license for one year
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   Losing the license for one year. A driver who is at least 16 but not yet 21 and is convicted of underage driving while impaired loses the license for one year. The manual also lists a $250 fine and possible public service work. Six months halves the stated sanction. Thirty days badly understates the loss. Points alone omit the license loss. The manual passage behind this item states: "BAC of .02 percent; (2) under the influence of alcohol; or (3) under the influence of any other intoxicant, will be convicted of underage driving while impaired. Penalties for this conviction are: losing your license for one year, a"

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

10. 10. How far before a turn should a Tennessee driver activate the turn signal at minimum in ordinary conditions?

    1. At least 50 feet before the turn
    2. At least 200 feet before the turn
    3. Only after entering the intersection
    4. Signals are never required for right turns
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    At least 50 feet before the turn. Turn on your signal at least 50 feet before turning. Signals tell other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians that you intend to change your vehicle’s path and give them time to react. Two hundred feet exceeds the stated minimum in this guidance. Signaling inside the intersection comes too late to warn others. Right turns require signals like left turns. The manual passage behind this item states: "Use your turn signal at least 50 feet before the turn or lane"

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

11. 11. When passing another vehicle on a two-lane Tennessee road, what must the driver do?

    1. Return to the right lane only when safely clear of the passed vehicle
    2. Pass on the right shoulder whenever possible
    3. Honk while alongside for the entire pass
    4. Cut back immediately once the front bumper draws even
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    Return to the right lane only when safely clear of the passed vehicle. Return to the right lane only when safely clear of the passed vehicle. The manual says to wait until you can see the entire vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror and warns against cutting in too quickly. Do not use the shoulder to pass. The shoulder is not a passing lane. The manual says to tap the horn when necessary to avoid surprising the driver ahead, not to honk continuously alongside.

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

12. 12. Under the Class H hardship restrictions themselves, excluding the additional learner-permit privileges available to qualifying holders age 15 or older, when and where may the license be used?

    1. At any hour, anywhere in the state
    2. Only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. on school days
    3. Only during daylight hours and only for travel to authorized locations in the approval letter
    4. At night if a parent rides along
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    Only during daylight hours and only for travel to authorized locations in the approval letter. The Class H hardship restrictions allow driving only in daylight and to locations authorized in the approval letter. Holders age 15 or older also receive Class PD privileges when accompanied by a qualifying adult. The hardship license expires at age 16. Unlimited use contradicts the restricted approval. The Class H restriction is daylight driving to authorized locations, not a 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. school-day schedule.

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

13. 13. At what age does a Tennessee Class H hardship license expire?

    1. When the applicant reaches age 15
    2. When the applicant reaches age 18
    3. When the applicant reaches age 16
    4. When the applicant reaches age 21
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    When the applicant reaches age 16. Regardless of the age at approval, a Class H hardship license expires when the applicant reaches age 16. The hardship license expires at 16, not 15; it may be issued at age 14. The stated expiration age is 16, not 18. Twenty-one far exceeds the stated expiry point. The manual passage behind this item states: "expire when the applicant reaches the age of 16. NOTE: If you"

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14. 14. You must park beside a roadway outside city limits in Tennessee. How much road width must you leave for other traffic?

    1. At least 8 feet
    2. At least 12 feet
    3. At least 25 feet
    4. At least 18 feet
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    At least 18 feet. Outside city limits, Tennessee wants all four wheels off the pavement when that is possible. Even when it is not, you must leave at least 18 feet of road width so other traffic can get past the parked vehicle. The vehicle must also be visible for at least 200 feet in each direction. A gap of 8 or 12 feet is too narrow for traffic to pass safely, and 25 feet is not the stated figure.

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

15. 15. At 70 mph, how far does a car travel before braking even begins in the Tennessee deer example?

    1. 128 feet
    2. 66 feet
    3. 96 feet
    4. 290 feet
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    128 feet. In the manual’s 70-mph deer example, perception and reaction take 1.16 seconds, and the car travels 128 feet before braking begins. On a good road in good weather, the manual gives a further 290 feet of braking distance, for a total of 418 feet. Sixty six feet understates travel at seventy. Ninety six feet still falls short of the distance. That figure is the braking phase afterward.

    Study this in the handbook: Braking, following distance and required stops

16. 16. At what BAC does the Tennessee manual say reaction time and coordination begin to be impaired?

    1. Only at .08 percent and above
    2. As low as .02 percent BAC
    3. Only after four drinks in every case
    4. Reaction time is never impaired, only judgment
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    As low as .02 percent BAC. Reaction time and coordination are impaired at alcohol consumption levels as low as .02 percent BAC. The manual defines these abilities as reacting quickly and safely while keeping eyes, hands, and feet working together. This impairment can occur below the .08 legal intoxication level; body weight, time spent drinking, and the amount consumed affect BAC. Reaction and coordination can be impaired at a BAC as low as .02 percent, below .08 percent.

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

17. 17. Five or more vehicles are lined up behind your slow-moving vehicle. What should you do?

    1. Speed up until the line breaks apart
    2. Turn or pull off the roadway as soon as you can do so safely
    3. Stop in the travel lane and wave everyone past
    4. Honk once and keep your current speed
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    Turn or pull off the roadway as soon as you can do so safely. Turn or pull off the roadway as soon as you can do so safely once five or more vehicles have lined up behind your slow-moving vehicle. The manual warns that slow drivers who block other traffic cause many accidents. The manual directs you to turn or pull off as soon as it is safe when a queue of that size has formed behind you.

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

18. 18. When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, where should you stop and why?

    1. Right at the crosswalk edge to see pedestrians sooner
    2. One full car length past the crosswalk
    3. In the adjacent lane to block traffic yourself
    4. About 30 feet before the crosswalk so other lanes can see the pedestrians
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    About 30 feet before the crosswalk so other lanes can see the pedestrians. Stop about 30 feet before a crosswalk on a multi-lane road so your vehicle does not block other drivers’ view of the pedestrians. The manual also warns against passing a vehicle stopped for pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Tight stops hide walkers from adjacent lanes. Stopping beyond the crosswalk does not follow the instruction to stop about 30 feet before it.

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

19. 19. How does Tennessee Code define the word stop for traffic purposes?

    1. Slowing below 5 mph while checking traffic
    2. Complete cessation of movement
    3. A rolling pause at the stop line
    4. Yielding motion under 2 mph at crosswalks
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    Complete cessation of movement. Tennessee strips away every euphemism by defining a stop as complete cessation of movement, full stop, wheels still. Rolling pauses and crawl speed checks, however careful they feel, leave the vehicle moving and therefore outside the legal definition. That clarity matters at signs and red lights, where officers and crash investigators measure compliance by motion, not intention. Plant the vehicle, scan deliberately, then proceed; the stillness itself buys observation time that rolling through never provides.

    Study this in the handbook: Braking, following distance and required stops

20. 20. At what point total does an adult Tennessee driver receive a notice of proposed suspension?

    1. 6 or more points in 12 months
    2. 8 points in 12 months
    3. 12 or more points within a 12-month period
    4. 18 points in 24 months
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    12 or more points within a 12-month period. Twelve points in twelve months brings the proposed suspension notice for drivers eighteen and older. Six to eleven points instead triggers an advisory letter warning that privileges are at risk, so six alone does not start suspension. Eight points sits inside that advisory band. Eighteen points over two years stretches both numbers beyond the stated window. Juveniles face the proposed suspension notice far earlier, at six or more points, with advisory letters beginning at just one point.

    Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions and keeping your license