Tennessee TDOSHS permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Tennessee TDOSHS test has 30 questions and you need 24 right.
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Question 1Who does NOT have to follow Tennessee's Graduated Driver License steps?
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B: Anyone 18 or older, or under 18 and a high school graduate or GED holder. The GDL law does not apply to anyone 18 or older or to anyone under 18 who has graduated high school or received a GED. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section A-2: Frequently Asked Questions, page 27.
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Question 2Is it legal to back into an intersection from a driveway?
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A: No, it is illegal. It is illegal to back into an intersection from a driveway. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Backing, page 78.
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Question 3On a highway with more than one lane in each direction, what does a 'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign tell you?
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D: Drive in the extreme right lane unless passing or turning left. Where there are two or more lanes each way, stay in the far right lane except to pass a slower vehicle or to turn left, and don't straddle lanes or drive slowly in the center lane. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 51.
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Question 4On a divided highway, what color line is always on the left side of the roadway, next to the median?
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D: Yellow. On a divided highway, the side of the roadway to the driver's left nearest the median always has a yellow line; the right side has a white line. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: General Principles of Pavement Lane Markings, page 56.
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Question 5On a narrow road, the bicyclist ahead may not know you're coming. How should you use your horn?
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A: Tap it gently and briefly before passing. Tap your horn gently and briefly to signal you are passing; don't blast it or try to intimidate the rider. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section C: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 119.
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Question 6When leaving the interstate, where should you begin to slow down?
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B: After entering the deceleration lane. Signal, move to the lane nearest the exit, keep your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, then slow to the ramp's posted speed. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-5 Interstate Driving: Leaving/Exiting the Interstate, page 83.
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Question 7When backing out of an angle parking space, what should you remember about the front of your car?
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C: It will swing opposite to the direction of the turn. When backing out of an angle space, the front of your car swings opposite to the direction of the turn. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Angle Parking, page 81.
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Question 8A strong tailwind is blowing from behind you. What effect does it have?
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D: It increases your speed, so decelerate and brake earlier. A strong tailwind increases your speed, so you must decelerate and begin braking earlier. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving in Inclement Weather (wind), page 91.
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Question 9At what BAC are reaction time and coordination already impaired?
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C: As low as .02. Reaction and coordination are impaired by alcohol consumption as low as .02 BAC. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-7: Alcohol's Effects on Driving Ability: Reaction Time and Coordination, page 94.
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Question 10How soon must a new resident with an out-of-state license get a Tennessee license?
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C: Within 30 days of establishing residency. New or returning residents must obtain a Tennessee driver license no later than 30 days after establishing residency. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section A-2: New Residents-Returning Residents, page 25.
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Question 11Before backing, what should you do first?
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A: Check behind your vehicle before getting in. Check behind your vehicle before you get in, since children and small objects are hard to see from the driver's seat; then look through the rear window while backing. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Backing, page 78.
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Question 12On which side of the road is the triangular No Passing Zone sign placed?
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D: The left side. The triangular No Passing Zone sign is yellow or orange and placed on the left side of the roadway. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 51.
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Question 13When must Tennessee drivers use headlights at night?
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C: From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4 Rules of the Road: Use of Headlights, page 59.
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Question 14Where are bicycles prohibited in Tennessee?
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A: Limited-access highways and expressways. Bicyclists are prohibited on limited-access highways, expressways and certain other marked roadways. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section C: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 119.
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Question 15At a cloverleaf interchange, how do you make a left turn onto the crossroad?
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C: Take the right turn just after the overpass. At a cloverleaf, all turns are right turns: to go left, take the right-hand ramp just after the overpass. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-5 Interstate Driving: Cloverleaf Interchange, page 84.
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Question 16When may you display your four-way hazard flashers while parked?
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D: During darkness when the vehicle is disabled or is a traffic hazard. Four-way flashers may be displayed during darkness when a vehicle is disabled or otherwise presents a traffic hazard. Double parking is prohibited. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Routine Parking Regulations, page 79.
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Question 17What are the three big errors most drivers make in snow and ice?
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A: Over-powering, over-braking and over-steering. The three big errors are over-powering (spinning wheels), over-braking (sliding) and over-steering (skidding). Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving in Winter Weather Conditions, page 91.
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Question 18Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant?
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C: A depressant, in any concentration. Alcohol in any concentration is a depressant; the false feeling of stimulation comes from lowered inhibitions. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-7: Alcohol's Effects on Driving Ability: Alertness and Concentration, page 95.
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Question 19Within how many days must you notify the Tennessee Department of Safety of a change of address?
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B: 10 days. State law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within ten days of a residence address change. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section A-2: How Do I Change My Address?, page 27.
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Question 20What is 'interstate hypnosis'?
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A: Drowsiness or unawareness caused by monotonous interstate driving. Interstate hypnosis is drowsiness or unawareness brought on by reduced activity and steady wind, engine and tire sounds on long drives. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-5 Interstate Driving: Fight Interstate Hypnosis, page 85.
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Question 21What do flaggers in Tennessee work zones commonly use to direct traffic?
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A: Paddles with STOP on one side and SLOW on the other. At most worksites flaggers use paddles with STOP on one side and SLOW on the other; red flags are used in emergencies. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Highway Flaggers, page 53.
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Question 22In Tennessee daytime driving, when must your headlights be on?
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C: When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 200 feet ahead, or when precipitation requires constant wiper use. Headlights are required when daylight is not enough to see persons or vehicles clearly 200 feet ahead, and when rain, mist or snow requires constant wiper use. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4 Rules of the Road: Use of Headlights, page 59.
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Question 23When there are no sidewalks, where should pedestrians walk?
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A: On the left side facing traffic. With no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk on the left side facing oncoming traffic, in single file. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section C: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 118.
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Question 24At a diamond interchange, where will the left-turn entrance ramp onto the interstate be found?
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D: After crossing over or under the interstate. At a diamond interchange, the right-turn entrance ramp comes before crossing the interstate and the left-turn entrance ramp comes after crossing it. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-5 Interstate Driving: Diamond Interchange, page 84.
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Question 25At 20 mph on a low-traction surface, how far can it take to stop?
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D: 200 feet or more. Low traction can increase stopping distance to 200 feet or more at 20 mph. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving in Winter Weather Conditions, page 92.
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