Tennessee TDOSHS permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, covering parking, hazards, weather and night driving, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving 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 1In Tennessee, how close to a crosswalk may you park?
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A: No closer than 20 feet. Parking is illegal within 20 feet of a crosswalk or in the crosswalk area. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: No Parking Zones, page 79.
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Question 2How far ahead must your headlights let you clearly see a person on the highway, by law?
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D: At least 200 feet. The law requires headlights that let you see clearly any person on the highway at least 200 feet ahead. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving at Night, page 88.
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Question 3How soon after drinking does alcohol begin to be absorbed into the bloodstream?
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D: Within one to two minutes. Alcohol begins to be absorbed into the bloodstream within one to two minutes after drinking. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-7 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving: How Does Alcohol Affect the Body?, page 93.
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Question 4During what hours may a Tennessee learner permit holder under 18 NOT drive?
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D: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Learner permit holders under 18 may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section A-3 Intermediate Licenses for Driver Under 18: Learner Permit, page 28.
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Question 5Where does the Tennessee manual recommend placing your hands on the steering wheel?
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B: 9 and 3 o'clock. Place the left hand at 9 o'clock and the right at 3 o'clock, which helps avoid injury from air bag deployment. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-1 Getting Familiar With Your Vehicle: Steering the Vehicle, page 42.
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Question 6What does a brown sign background indicate?
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B: Guide information for recreational and cultural points of interest. Brown signs guide you to recreational and cultural points of interest. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Color Codes on Highway Traffic Signs, page 49.
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Question 7The light turns yellow as you approach the intersection and you can stop safely. What should you do?
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D: Stop. Yellow means prepare to stop; you must stop if it is safe to do so and should not speed up to beat the light. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signals, page 55.
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Question 8What is the minimum speed in the right lane(s) of Tennessee interstates under normal conditions?
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C: 45 mph. On interstates, the minimum speed limit in the right lane(s) is 45 mph under normal conditions. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Tennessee Speed Laws: Interstate Speed Limits, page 61.
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Question 9When passing on a two-lane road, when should you return to your lane?
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A: When you can see the entire vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror. Complete the pass as soon as possible; when you can see the entire vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, signal right and return. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Passing Other Vehicles, page 76.
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Question 10Your vehicle is disabled and you cannot move it off the highway. How can you warn other drivers?
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C: Raise the hood or tie a handkerchief on the left door handle or antenna, and turn on flashers. Raise the hood or tie a handkerchief on the left door handle or antenna, turn on the emergency flashers, set the parking brake and lock the vehicle. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Emergency Parking (Disabled Vehicles), page 80.
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Question 11At an all-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who goes first?
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A: The vehicle on the right. At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive goes first; if vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on the right. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Right-of-Way Procedures, page 68.
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Question 12What is the fine range in Tennessee for failing to stop for a stopped school bus?
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C: $250 to $1,000. It is a Class A misdemeanor with a fine between $250 and $1,000. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: The School Bus Stop Law, page 65.
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Question 13Is it legal to block an intersection after the light changes?
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C: No, it is always illegal, whether or not a sign is posted. It is always illegal to block an intersection after the light has changed, whether or not a 'Do Not Block Intersection' sign is posted. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Intersections, page 67.
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Question 14How far may you travel in a shared center (two-way left) turn lane?
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C: Up to 300 feet. Shared center turn lanes cannot be used for passing or for travel farther than 300 feet. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Traffic Lanes and Lane Usage: Shared Center Turn/Two-Way Left Turn Lane, page 74.
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Question 15In Tennessee, how close may you park to a traffic signal, stop sign or other traffic control device?
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C: No closer than 30 feet. It is illegal to park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or other traffic control device. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: No Parking Zones, page 79.
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Question 16On which nights do more fatal crashes take place, according to the manual?
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C: Friday and Saturday. More fatal crashes occur on Friday and Saturday nights than any other day. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving at Night, page 88.
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Question 17About how much alcohol can the liver oxidize per hour?
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C: About one drink. The liver can only oxidize about one drink per hour, and nothing speeds it up. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-7 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving: How Does Alcohol Affect the Body?, page 93.
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Question 18How long must a Tennessee teen hold a learner permit before moving to the Intermediate Restricted License?
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A: 180 days. Teens must hold the learner permit for 180 days before moving to the Intermediate Restricted step. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section A-3 Intermediate Licenses for Driver Under 18: Learner Permit, page 28.
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Question 19Which steering method does the Tennessee manual recommend for normal everyday driving?
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A: Push-pull. Push-pull is recommended because it slows turning movements and keeps both hands on the wheel throughout the maneuver. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-1 Getting Familiar With Your Vehicle: Steering the Vehicle, page 43.
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Question 20Which color is used for school zone signs in Tennessee?
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B: Fluorescent yellow-green. Fluorescent yellow-green is the color for school zones and other pedestrian areas such as crosswalks. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Color Codes on Highway Traffic Signs, page 50.
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Question 21You are already in the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should you do?
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B: Continue cautiously through the intersection. If you are already in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop; continue cautiously through. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signals, page 55.
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Question 22Below what speed is it unlawful to drive in the left-most lane of a Tennessee interstate, unless congestion prevents it?
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C: 55 mph. It is unlawful to drive less than 55 mph in the left-most lane of an interstate unless traffic congestion prevents it. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Tennessee Speed Laws: Interstate Speed Limits, page 61.
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Question 23If you pass several vehicles at once, you must be able to return to the right lane before coming within how far of a no-passing marking or oncoming vehicle?
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B: 100 feet. Passing multiple vehicles is not illegal but is only advised if you can return before coming within 100 feet of no-passing markings or oncoming vehicles. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Passing Other Vehicles, page 76.
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Question 24You have a minor crash on a Tennessee interstate with no serious injuries and the cars are drivable. What does the law allow?
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A: Move the vehicles to the emergency lane and wait for police. If no one is seriously injured or killed and vehicles are drivable, you may move them to the emergency lane and await the officer; never leave the scene. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-5 Interstate Driving: Vehicle Breakdowns, Crashes and Emergency Stopping, page 87.
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Question 25At a T intersection, which vehicles must yield?
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C: Vehicles on the road that ends must yield to traffic from both directions on the main road. At a T intersection, vehicles on the road that dead-ends must yield to traffic from both directions on the main road. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Right-of-Way Procedures, page 68.
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