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Tennessee TDOSHS permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, covering road signs, signals and pavement markings, speed limits, following and passing, emergencies 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1A red rectangular 'ALL WAY' plate is below a stop sign. What does it mean?

    red and white rectangle road sign
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    B: All traffic approaching the intersection must stop. An ALL WAY plate below a stop sign means all traffic approaching the intersection must stop. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signs: Octagon Shape — Stop, page 50.

  2. Question 2A traffic signal at an intersection is not working. How does Tennessee law say to treat it?

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    A: As an all-way stop. Tennessee law requires that an intersection with a non-working signal be treated as an all-way stop. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signals: Malfunctioning Traffic Light, page 55.

  3. Question 3You are driving slowly and five or more vehicles are lined up behind you. What should you do?

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    B: Turn or pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe. If five or more vehicles are lined up behind you, turn or pull off the roadway as soon as you can do so safely. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4 Rules of the Road: Slow-Moving Vehicles, page 60.

  4. Question 4Does the end of a no-passing zone mean it is safe to pass?

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    C: No, it only means visibility increases; you must still decide whether it is safe. The end of a no-passing zone only means increased visibility ahead; you must still determine if passing is safe. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Passing Other Vehicles: No Passing, page 77.

  5. Question 5Your wheels drop off the paved road. Which is correct?

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    B: Ease off the gas, brake lightly, keep steering straight and return to the pavement when traffic is clear. Lift off the gas without sudden braking, hold the wheel firmly, brake lightly, and steer back only when no cars are nearby. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving in Inclement Weather Conditions: Regaining Control, page 90.

  6. Question 6Where roads cross with no stop signs or signals, and another vehicle arrives at the same time, whom do you yield to?

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    A: The vehicle on your right. At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to any vehicle coming at the same time on your right. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Right-of-Way Procedures, page 68.

  7. Question 7Which stationary vehicles with flashing lights are covered by Tennessee's Move Over Law?

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    D: Emergency vehicles, utility vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles and tow trucks. The law covers authorized emergency vehicles, utility service vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles and recovery vehicles like tow trucks. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Right-of-Way Procedures: Slowing and Yielding to Stationary Vehicles on the Roadside, page 69.

  8. Question 8When may you turn left on a red light in Tennessee?

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    C: From a one-way street onto a one-way street moving in the direction of the turn, after a complete stop, unless posted. A left on red is permitted where a one-way street meets another one-way street going in the direction of the turn, after a complete stop, unless prohibited. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Turning: Turns Permitted on Red, page 72.

  9. Question 9What does an 'HOV 2' sign mean?

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    D: At least two people must be in the vehicle to use the lane. HOV 2 means there must be at least two people in the vehicle to drive legally in that lane. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Traffic Lanes and Lane Usage: Reserved Lanes, page 75.

  10. Question 10When parked beside a rural roadway, from how far away must your vehicle be visible in each direction?

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    B: 200 feet. Your parked vehicle must be visible for at least 200 feet in either direction. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Routine Parking Regulations, page 79.

  11. Question 11Why should you never use high beams in fog or mist?

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    B: The light reflects back into your eyes and reduces visibility. In fog or mist, high beams reflect back into your eyes; use low beams. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving in Inclement Weather Conditions, page 89.

  12. Question 12Two people weigh the same and drink the same amount. Who shows signs of intoxication first?

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    C: The one with more body fat. Alcohol is absorbed in water, not fat, so the person with more body fat has less water to dilute it and shows intoxication first. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-7 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving: Body Weight and Fat, page 93.

  13. Question 13During what hours may a Tennessee Intermediate Restricted License holder generally not drive?

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    D: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Intermediate Restricted drivers may not drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless an exception applies, such as a parent or designated 21+ driver, work, school events, or hunting/fishing. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section A-3: Teen Driver FAQs, page 33.

  14. Question 14Under Tennessee law, a child under one year old or under 20 pounds must ride:

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    A: In a rear-facing car seat. A child under one year or weighing less than 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing child restraint. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-2 Tennessee Safety Belt Laws: Child Safety Restraint Rules, page 45.

  15. Question 15At a yield sign with no other traffic coming, what must you do?

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    D: Slow down and enter with caution; stopping is not required if clear. If you are sure no other cars are coming you need not stop completely, but you must slow down and enter with caution; always stop when traffic is heavy. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signs: Triangular Shape — Yield, page 50.

  16. Question 16What does a flashing red signal mean?

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    C: Complete stop, same as a stop sign. A flashing red signal requires a complete stop, the same as a stop sign; then yield and proceed when safe. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-3: Traffic Signals, page 55.

  17. Question 17What does the Basic Speed Rule teach?

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    D: Your safe speed is limited by current conditions, even if below the posted limit. The Basic Speed Rule says your speed must be reasonable for conditions such as traffic, weather and visibility; you can violate it even below the posted limit. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4 Rules of the Road: The Basic Speed Rule, page 60.

  18. Question 18What should you do when another vehicle is passing you on the left?

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    B: Stay in your lane, move right if needed, and maintain your speed. Stay in your lane, move to the right if being passed on the left, maintain your speed, and slow down if an oncoming car appears. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Passing Other Vehicles: Being Passed by Another Vehicle, page 77.

  19. Question 19In Tennessee, you must immediately notify police of any crash involving death, injury or property damage over what amount?

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    A: $50. Drivers must immediately notify local police, the sheriff or the Highway Patrol of any crash involving death, injury or property damage over $50. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-8 Driving Responsibilities: Reporting Crashes, page 103.

  20. Question 20When must you yield to a fire engine near a fire station?

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    C: When it is about to back into, or is backing into, the station driveway. When approaching a fire station, yield to any emergency vehicle that is about to back, or is backing, into the station driveway. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Right-of-Way Procedures, page 67.

  21. Question 21What minimum distance does Tennessee law require when passing a bicyclist going the same direction?

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    C: 3 feet. When passing a bicyclist, pass slowly and leave at least 3 feet, maintaining that clearance until safely past. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Passing Other Vehicles: Passing Bicycles, page 77.

  22. Question 22May you turn left on red from a one-way street onto a two-way street?

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    A: No, you cannot make this left turn on red. Turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street cannot be made on a red light. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Turning, page 71.

  23. Question 23A driver ahead of you signals a lane change into your lane. What should you do?

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    B: Slow down and leave space for the change. When a driver ahead signals a lane change, slow down and leave space; do not speed up or change lanes until they finish. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Traffic Lanes and Lane Usage: Changing Lanes, page 75.

  24. Question 24How far from the curb may your car be after parallel parking?

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    B: No farther than 18 inches. After parallel parking, the vehicle should be no farther than 18 inches from the curb. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-4: Backing and Parking: Parallel Parking, page 80.

  25. Question 25What does the manual say is the best advice for driving in fog or smoke?

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    A: Don't drive in it if you can avoid it. The best advice for driving in fog or smoke is 'Don't'; if you must, use low beams, slow down, avoid passing and listen for traffic. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual: Section B-6: Driving in Inclement Weather Conditions, page 89.

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