TN Driver's Permit--Laws
and Rules of the Road
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is: -
Answer: 55 mph
If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the
Department of Safety within: - Answer: 20 days
It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot: - Answer: see at least 500 feet in
each direction
If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should: -
Answer: complete the turn when traffic clears
If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: - Answer: park with all four wheels off the
traveled highway, if possible, and turn on your hazard lights
When turning left onto a two-way street, you should: - Answer: turn into first lane (the lane closest to
you)
How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn? - Answer: at least 50 feet
At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you
should: - Answer: continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an
expressway, you should: - Answer: move to the lane on your right
If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within: -
Answer: 10 days
It is illegal to park: - Answer: It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and 50 feet of a railroad
crossing
, By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must: - Answer: Vehicles (other than
motorcycles) must have a good foot brake and an emergency or parking brake.
Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn? - Answer:
You must turn on your flashing turn signals at least 50 feet before the turn
When are you permitted to double park? - Answer: Never
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind
them? - Answer: when there are five or more vehicles in line
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should: -
Answer: Come to a complete stop when you meet a school bus with flashing lights and signal arm
extended.
Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing? -
Answer: School or church buses and taxis are required to stop at railroad crossings but trucks hauling
produce are not
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: -
Answer: You must remain stopped behind a school bus until the stop arm is retracted and the bus
resumes motion.
In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb? - Answer: Your wheels must be within
18 inches of the curb when parallel parking.
When is it legal to have a video monitor that the driver can see? - Answer: Never
When is it legal to read or send a written message (text) while the vehicle is in motion? - Answer: Never
Where do you stop at a traffic signal or stop sign? - Answer: Before a crosswalk or a marked stop line
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