Question 1:
This sign means:
A
Narrow bridge ahead. Slow down and drive with caution.
B
Do not to enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.
C
No passing zone ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: Do not to enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 2:
What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?
A
Yield.
B
Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
C
Construction and maintenance warning.
The correct driving rule is: Construction and maintenance warning. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 3:
This road sign means:
A
Pedestrian crossing
B
School zone
C
School crossing
This traffic sign indicates: Pedestrian crossing. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 4:
__________________ are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing.
A
School or church buses
B
Taxis
C
Farm trucks hauling produce
The correct driving rule is: Farm trucks hauling produce. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
What do warning signs mean?
A
Danger ahead.
B
Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: Danger ahead; Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 6:
If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:
A
enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.
B
enter the intersection and proceed with caution.
C
wait until traffic ahead is clear.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: wait until traffic ahead is clear. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 7:
If you are involved in a crash and must move an injured person, you should:
A
keep the back and neck as straight as possible.
B
pull the victim feet first away from the danger.
C
if there are wires down, go near them.
D
None of the above answers is correct.
The correct driving rule is: keep the back and neck as straight as possible. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 8:
What should drivers do when they see this sign?
A
Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.
B
Look to the left and right for other traffic.
C
Allow others to merge smoothly.
This traffic sign indicates: make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 9:
Emergency crossovers on the interstate are legal in Tennessee for:
A
making a U-Turn when you missed your exit.
B
turning around when no other vehicles are present.
C
emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.
The correct driving rule is: emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
A
After the crosswalk.
B
Before the stop line.
C
Before the crosswalk.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: Before the crosswalk. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 11:
If you've had a few beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
A
waiting several hours.
B
taking a cold shower.
C
getting a cup of coffee.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: waiting several hours. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 12:
The sign in the picture:
A
shows the highest speed drivers can travel at the exit of the intersection.
B
is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point.
C
indicates the minimum ramp speed at the highway exit point.
The correct driving rule is: is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 13:
This sign means:
A
Reversible lane ahead.
B
The divided highway ends ahead.
C
Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.
This traffic sign indicates: The divided highway ends ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 14:
The yield sign means:
A
Go. The light will soon be red.
B
If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
C
Stop if you can.
A triangular Yield sign requires drivers to slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic: If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Proceed only when there is a safe opening.
Question 15:
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, drivers should:
A
turn into any lane.
B
turn into second lane.
C
turn into the first lane.
The correct driving rule is: turn into the first lane. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
Driver distractions include:
A
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
B
Slowing down to look at crash scene.
C
turning your headlights on when rain and fog make it hard to see.
The correct driving rule is: Slowing down to look at crash scene. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
Parking is not allowed:
A
in an intersection, unless permitted by signs.
B
within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.
C
on public roads
Under standard parking and curb regulations: in an intersection, unless permitted by signs. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 18:
Where there is no bicycle lane, where on the road must a bicyclist ride?
A
on the left shoulder of the road.
B
near the right curb or edge of the road.
C
near the left edge of the road.
State laws require motorists to provide a safe clearance buffer: near the right curb or edge of the road. Allow at least 3 feet of space when overtaking a bicyclist.
Question 19:
You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?
A
Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.
B
Wait for the next green light.
C
Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 20:
This sign tells drivers that:
A
there is a right turn ahead.
B
they must stay on the right side of the divider
C
a divided highway ends ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they must stay on the right side of the divider. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 21:
Drivers should check their rearview mirrors:
A
often to see how traffic is moving behind them.
B
only when slowing down.
C
to see if a truck is in their blind spot.
The correct driving rule is: often to see how traffic is moving behind them. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
The road is the most slippery:
A
when it first starts to rain.
B
after it rains.
C
All of the above.
For safe speed and stopping control: when it first starts to rain. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 23:
This road sign means:
A
Watch for trucks entering from the side
B
Merging traffic
C
Steep hill
This traffic sign indicates: Steep hill. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 24:
What is the purpose of minimum speed limits?
A
To keep a smooth traffic flow.
B
To halt the traffic flow.
C
To allow emergency vehicles with red flashing lights to safely pass other vehicles.
For safe speed and stopping control: To keep a smooth traffic flow. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 25:
Following another vehicle too closely is known as:
A
speedgating.
B
closetailing.
C
tailgating.
The correct driving rule is: tailgating. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 26:
The sign in the picture:
A
is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.
B
is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.
C
is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.
The correct driving rule is: is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 27:
A steady yellow light means:
A
Be prepared to stop for the red light.
B
Drive with caution.
C
Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: Be prepared to stop for the red light. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 28:
This warning sign:
A
provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.
B
shows the current speed limit that all vehicles traveling in the direction of the arrow must not exceed.
C
indicates the suggested highest safe speed.
This traffic sign indicates: provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 29:
What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?
A
Shift to a lower gear.
B
Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.
C
Brake lightly.
The correct driving rule is: shift to a lower gear. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 30:
This is the shape and color of a ________ sign.
A
yield
B
stop
C
do not enter
The correct driving rule is: yield. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.