Tennessee Permit Test Cheat Sheet
| What does a solid yellow line mean? | Passing not permitted |
|---|---|
| When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______ feet of an approaching vehicle. | 500 |
| True or False: Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as vehicles. | 1 |
| When driving at night using high beams dim your lights when you get within _____ feet of a vehicle you are following. | 500 |
| You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: | Traffic on the street also moves to the left |
| You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____ minutes before sunrise. | 30 30 |
| True or False: You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway while passing another vehicle. | 1 |
| Roadways are the most slippery: | When it first starts raining. |
| A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your ____. | Headlights |
| The Law requires that children younger than this age be secured in a child safety seat: | 4 years |
| The Law on safety belts means? | All drivers and front-seat passengers must wear safety belts |
| When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first? | The driver on the right |
| If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: | Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. |
| Who must use a safety belt or size-appropriate child safety system no matter where they are seated in the vehicle? | All children under age 18 |
| You are approaching a school bus that has stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median. You should: | Watch for children and be ready to stop |
| You drive defensively when you: | Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards |
| The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what exception? | When approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads separated by an unpaved median. |
| True or False: When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep your attention on the road ahead. | 1 |
| Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? | Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. |
| You may not park | Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant |
| Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street | |
| Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection | |
| Parking is not allowed: | On the street side of an already parked car (double parking) |
| What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle? | Locate the owner or leave your name and other pertinent information |
| How far before a turn must you signal? | 50 Feet |
| To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ___. | 10 to 15 seconds |
| When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: | At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway |
| What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions? | 2 seconds |
| Under what conditions must you always stop? | When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train. |
| If you have had two glasses of wine in the past hour, about how long will it take for the alcohol to leave your blood stream? | Two Hours |
| You must report to police an accident resulting in bodily injury or or property damage of ___ or more. | 50 |
| The only way to sober up before you drive is to: | Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours. |
| What happens to your driver license if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol/drug content when requested by an enforcement officer? | Your license will be suspended for 12 months |
| If you are under 21, you can be arrested for a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of ___ or higher. | 0.2 |
| True or False:A Yeild Right-of-Way sign means to let others go first. | 1 |
| It is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher. | 0.08 |
| While being passes by another vehicle in a passing zone, you should: | Maintain your speed and position |
| When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles? | Motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections. |
| True or False: When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle you should speed up to prevent the vehicle from getting too close. | |
| True or False: A Do Not Pass sign tells you not to pass until it is safe to do so. | |
| If your vehicle has a two part safety belt system, you should: | Use both the lap and shoulder belt. |
| The minimum speed allowed while driving in the right lane on interstates is | 45 MPH |
| When parallel parking between two parked cars, the recommended technique is to first do what? | Pull up even with the front of the car. |
| When may you legally block an intersection? | Under no circumstances |
| True or False: It is unlawful to exceed the posted speed limit while passing. | True. |
| What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean? | Proceed carefully after yielding to to vehicles and pedestrians. |
| True or False: Headlights must be illuminated when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers. | 1 |
| You have consented to take a blood alcohol test: | Whenever you drive in the state |
| True or False: You should never attempt to pass a car on a two-lane road. | |
| When a school bus is topped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from which directions are required to stop? | All directions |
| Always stop before you cross a railroad tracks when: | You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks |
| Which is more dangerous, city or expressway driving? | City driving because of the cross traffic and pedestrians |
| When encountering a funeral procession you should: | Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession. |
| You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: | Stop first and then proceed when it is safe |
| Emergency crossover on interstate highways are legal for | Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only. |
| If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain you should: | Ease your foot off of the gas pedal. |
| When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: | Turned to the right (away from the street) |
| If you drive faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing other vehicles, you will: | Increase your chances of an accident |
| Continuous hard breaking on ice and snow can: | Lock-up the front wheels, causing loss of steering |
| True or False" When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for the green light to appear. | |
| When do you have to stop for pedestrians? | In a crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked by painted lines |
| When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: | Only when you can see clearly in both directions |
| When driving in fog, you should use your: | Low beams. |
| When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a school but that is loading or unloading children? | When alternating flashing red lights are displayed |
| True or False: You shouldn't rely on another driver's turn signals because they may have been left on from an earlier turn. | 1 |
| What is the most common reason for drivers not seeing motorcyclists. | The profile of a motorcycle is smaller that of a larger vehicle. |
| At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: | Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. |
| If you are turning left ona solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should: | Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning. |
| In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill? | Low Gear |
| When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to: | Reverse |
| Alcohol in any concentration is: | A depressant. |
| What is the best thing to do when you are being tailgated? | Move to the right lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible. |
| True or False: You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on if it is behind you. | |
| A traffic light with a flashing red signal means: | Stop |
| In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by | Turning on your headlights. |
| To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should: | Look to the right side of the road. |
| It is illegal to park your vehicle: | In front of a private driveway |
| How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability? | 1 Drink |
| There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: | Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. |
| What best describes what you must do at a stop sign? | Come to a complete stop |
| A pedestrian with a white cane is: | Blind |
| You are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding tot he left. You should: | Steer to the left |
| You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: | Signal before turning |
| What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? | Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards |
| If another driver moves into your path quickly, it would be best to: | Rake your foot off the gas. |
| You should stop for a stopped school bus: | When its red lights are flashing |
| Which of the folllowing substances can affect the ability to drive? | Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives |
| Beer, wine, and hard alcohol | |
| Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine and antihistamines. | |
| What is the first thing you should do when involved in an accident that results in the other driver being injured? | Give aid to the injured driver,but do not move them unless necessary. |
| When may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle? | Under no circumstances. |
| What must you do if you are entering a road forma driveway? | Stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway, and to pedestrians. |
| You may not pass a vehicle on the left if: | Your lane has a solid yellow center line. |
| Is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right shoulder in some situations? | No |
| When parking on a hill and there is no curb, turn your wheels so that if your vehicles does start to roll it will: | Roll away from the street and traffic. |
| True or False: A vehicle about to enter a roundabout has right-of-way over vehicles already in circle. | |
| On what factor does you blood alcohol content (BAC) NOT depend? | Your body's tolerance to alcohol |
| What are the effects of alcohol on your driving ability? | Alcohol impares your judgement |
| Alcohol reduces your ability to recover from headlight glare | |
| Alcohol reduces your reflexes and reaction time | |
| Which of these drugs could affect your driving ability? | Marijuana |
| A cold remedy | |
| A tranquilizer | |
| If you are taking a non-perscription drug, what should you do before driving? | Check the label for warnings about its effects |
| What can reduced the effects of alcohol? | Only time can reduce alcohol's effect |
| If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should you do first? | Try pumping the break pedal |
| If you miss an expressway exit what should you do? | Get off at the next exit and locate the expressway going the other way. |
| If an approaching driver does not dim their lights, you should: | Flash your lights to high beam for a second, then back to low beam |
| When a vehicle's tires ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement, it is called: | Hydroplaning |
| True or False: The technique for recovering from a skid on snow and ice is the same for both frount and rear-wheeled drive vehicles. | 1 |
| What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving? | The distances you can see ahead or to the side is reduced. |
| If your rear wheels are skidding left you should steer ____ to get out of the skid. | Left |
| What should you do if one of your tires blows out? | Ease your foot off the gas pedal. |
| True or False: The single most important rule in any emergency is do not panic. | 1 |
| True or False: Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws and signs as a vehicle drivers do. | 1 |
| How does a bicyclist signal a right turn? | By extending the left arm out and up, or the right arm strait out. |
| What is the best strategy to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is backing up into a loading area? | Wait until the vehicle has completed its backing maneuver before passing. |
| A blind pedestrian crossing the road can be identified by a person with a _____ . | White Cane |
| Two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left. Who must yield the right-of-way? | The driver turning left |
| True or False: You may not enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get through without blocking traffic. | 1 |
| When may you pass a vehicle which has stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross? | Never |
| What does it mean when you see amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus? | The bus is stopping to load or unload children. You should get ready to stop. |
| True or False: It is legal to travel in a median with double yellow stripes on a two-way left turn lane. | False. |
| The first effect of alcohol is on your | Judgement making ability |
| What should you do when passing a bicyclist? | Move as far as possible tot he left side of your lane |
| True or False: It is legal to share a lane with a motorcycle when it is safe to do so. | |
| Before passing another vehicle you should: | Give the proper turn signal early enough so others know your plans. |
| Which of the following is TRUE about the speed you drive? | The safest speed depends on road conditions such as weather and visibility |
| If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should: | Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal to allow your vehicle to slow down. |
| True or False: You are required to signal anytime you pull away from the curb. | 1 |
| The area of blind spots around the front, back, and sides of trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur is called the: | No-Zone |
| True or False" A skilled motorcyclist will constantly change positions within a lane. | 1 |
| A white line on the roadway is used to: | Separate traffic going in the same direction on multi-lane or one-way roadways |