TN Driver’s License F Endorsement
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Properly Adjusted seat head restraints ✔✔Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind
and should always be at a level even with the back of the head
The Driver should drive with both hands on teh steering wheel approxmitenly in the ✔✔9
o’clock and the 3 o’clock positions
When adjusting the drivers seat for best driving positions, set the seat in an upright positin where
your body is about how far from the steering wheel. ✔✔10 to 12 inches
A child in a child passenger restraint system should ✔✔Be facing the rear of the car if weighing
less than 20 lbs and unider 1 and be facing foward if the child is one through three years old , and
weighs more than 20 lbs
The lap belt should be worn by ✔✔Pregnant women below the abdomen and teh shoulder belt
above the belly
The safest place for children 12 and under is to ride ina vehicle equipped with aid bags is in
✔✔The back seat
The yield signs means ✔✔Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging
What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate to the driver ✔✔Prepare to yield to
on comming traffic and protected left turn is about to end.
The Center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If
the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (my side) it means ✔✔I am not
allowed to pass
It is illeagal to park ✔✔Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
It is illeagal to park ✔✔With in 50 feet of a rail road crossing
the two-second rule of teh following at a safe distance will hold true at ✔✔At any speed
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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. ✔✔True 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. ✔✔True
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. ✔✔True
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
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Properly adjusted seat belt restraints:
A. Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
B. Both A and C.
C. Should always be at a level even with the back of the ✔✔B
The driver should drive with both hands on the steering
wheel approximately in the:
A. 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions
B. 11 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions
C. 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock positions ✔✔A
When adjusting the driver’s seat for best driving posture,
set the seat in an upright position where your body is
about how far from the steering wheel?
A. 6 to 8 inches
B. 10 to 12 inches
C. 18 to 24 inches ✔✔B
A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat)
should:
A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20
pounds and under 1 year old.
B. be facing forward if the child is one through three
years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,
C. A & B ✔✔C
The lap belt should be worn:
A. at the abdomen for extra comfort .
B. above the pelvis so it doesn’t touch the top of the
thighs.
C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and the
shoulder belt above the belly. ✔✔C
The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a
vehicle equipped with air bags is:
A. The front seat
B. The back seat
C. The bed of a pick-up truck ✔✔B
The sign at right means: (red triangular sign that says “yield”)
A. Slow down and yield to traffic
on main road when merging.
B. Always come to a complete stop.
C. Give your turn signal and proceed
into traffic at regular speed. ✔✔A
What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow
indicate to the driver?
A. Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
B. Protected left turn is about to end.
C. Both of the above. ✔✔C
The center of the roadway is marked with one solid
yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken
yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line
(your side) it means:
A. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
B. You are in a “passing zone” and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is
present.
C. You are only allowed to make right turns in this
area ✔✔B
It is illegal to park:
A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
B. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
C. Both of the above. ✔✔C
The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will
hold true at:
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When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has
two lanes, you:
must turn into its left lane
An octagonal sign means that drivers must:
come to a complete stop at the marked stop line
What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low
visibility?
Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.
This road sign means:
stop
Two motorcyclists are allowed to:
ride side-by-side in a single lane.
What is the ideal hand position on the steering wheel for safe driving?
9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions.
Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?
On the side of the road, facing the traffic.
If you get on a wrong expressway exit, you must:
get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.
If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:
a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.
When adjusting the driver’s seat, be sure your body is about __ back from the steering
wheel.
10 to 12 inches
If a driver follows you too closely, you should:
move to another lane if possible
If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:
hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the
brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.
When driving in fog, you should never use your high beams because:
the light will reflect back into your eyes.
this sign means:
you must make a U-turn
The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:
an advance warning sign
Driving while under the influence of alcohol carries:
the same penalty as for drugs.
Yellow traffic signs:
warn drivers
this is a
route sign
air bags are meant to _ seat belts
work with
this sign is a
warning sign
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When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has
two lanes, you:
must turn into its left lane
An octagonal sign means that drivers must:
come to a complete stop at the marked stop line
What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low
visibility?
Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.
This road sign means:
stop
Two motorcyclists are allowed to:
ride side-by-side in a single lane.
What is the ideal hand position on the steering wheel for safe driving?
9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions.
Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?
On the side of the road, facing the traffic.
If you get on a wrong expressway exit, you must:
get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the expressway.
If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:
a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.
When adjusting the driver’s seat, be sure your body is about __ back from the steering
wheel.
10 to 12 inches
If a driver follows you too closely, you should:
move to another lane if possible
If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:
hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the
brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.
When driving in fog, you should never use your high beams because:
the light will reflect back into your eyes.
this sign means:
you must make a U-turn
The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:
an advance warning sign
Driving while under the influence of alcohol carries:
the same penalty as for drugs.
Yellow traffic signs:
warn drivers
this is a
route sign
air bags are meant to _ seat belts
work with
this sign is a
warning sign
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If another driver tries to pass you, you are required to…
you are required to move to the right and slow down to allow more space in front of your vehicle
for passing.
What sign says you should drive with caution because the road is slippery when wet?
If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane at an
intersection, you must…
stop at least 10 feet away from the pedestrian
When you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must give a turn signal…
While you are in the intersection, because
if you signal earlier, another driver may think you intend to turn at the intersection and might
pull into your path.
What sign signals that a traffic island or divider is ahead?
Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in…
diamond- or rectangle-shaped orange signs with black letters or symbols.
When driving through dense fog, heavy rain or snow during the day time, you must switch on…
low-beam headlights
If your vehicle begins to skid, you must turn your steering wheel…
the direction you want the vehicle to go, until the vehicle slows
When you approach a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop _ from the
railroad tracks.
Between 15 and 50 feet
Drivers are prohibited from making a U-turn…
at intersections in a city, at or near a curve, within 500 feet of the crest of a hill, or on an
interstate highway.
What sign indicates a handicapped parking zone?
TN Permit Test Questions and Answers
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The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than:
✔✔violator will serve not less than 45 days in jail
Alcohol in any concentration is: ✔✔a depressant and not a stimulant.
Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol
concentration? ✔✔Drivers are considered to be under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction
at a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more.
The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be: ✔✔minimum penalty for first
DUI conviction is $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year license revocation
Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee: ✔✔has decreased to
about one-third.
Driving while under the influence of drugs carries: ✔✔the same penalty as for alcohol.
If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or alcohol and you are
involved in a crash that results in a death of another person(s), you may: ✔✔be charged with
vehicular homicide
if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison
If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to
leave your blood stream? ✔✔about 3 hours to cancel the intoxicating effect of 3 beers.
Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three
hours ✔✔true
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: ✔✔blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _ times more likely to cause an accident than if you
were sober. ✔✔7
If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the
Department of Safety within: ✔✔within 20 days of the accident.
Permit Test (Tennessee) Questions and
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Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
1) alertness
2) coordination
3) both of the above ✔✔3
When taking any medicine, you should:
1) consult your doctor about the effects before driving
2) have someone follow you home
3) keep your window open and drive more slowly ✔✔1
If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to
leave your blood stream?
1) one hour
2) two hours
3) three hours ✔✔3
Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
1) tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives
2) cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
3) all of the above ✔✔3
If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
1) taking a cold shower
2) waiting several hours
3) drinking several cups of coffee ✔✔2
The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be:
1) a $100.00 fine, 24 hours in jail and 6 months revocation
2) a $500.00 fine, 12 hours in jail and 3 months revocation
3) a $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year revocation ✔✔3
Select the statement below that is false:
1) The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC
2) If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication
first
3) Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three
hours ✔✔3
If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _ times more likely to cause an accident than if you
were sober.
1) 3
2) 5
3) 7 ✔✔3
Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol
concentration?
1) .05%
2) .08%
3) 50% ✔✔2
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
1) implied consent (IC)
2) blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
3) rate of alcohol consumption (RAC) ✔✔2
Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee:
1) have increased
2) have decreased
3) have remained steady ✔✔2
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2-1. When driving in for what should your headlights be on? ✔✔Low Beam
2-2. When are child Restraining Devices Required? ✔✔When a child under 1 years old or any
child under 20 pounds
2-3. If the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, what should you do? ✔✔If your car
starts skid, at the rear, turn the direction it’s skidding.
3-1. What shape is the railroad ahead sign? ✔✔A circle.
3-2. Two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic means what? ✔✔You may not cross from
either direction
3-3. Regulatory signs are what shape? ✔✔rectangle
3-4. Guide information signs are what color? ✔✔Green
3-5. Signs with a white background and a red circle with a diagonal line means what? ✔✔Means
No or not aloud
3-6. A flashing red light means what? ✔✔Complete stop and treat at stop sign
3-7. You are approaching a traffic light and it turns yellow, what should you do? ✔✔Slow down
and prepare to stop for the red light ahead
3-8. If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection trying to make a left turn
what should you do? ✔✔Complete the turn when traffic clears.
3-9. Traffic light is red but a cop motions you on through a light, what should you do? ✔✔Go on
through
3-10. Traffic moves in the same direction is separated by what? ✔✔White Line Markings
3-11. Warning signs are what shape? ✔✔Diamond Shape
Tennessee permit test (Fines and limits)
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Speeding between 6 and 15 MPH over the posted speed limit will result in the addition of _ points on the TN driving record. ✔✔3 The min. License revocation period for a fourth DUI Conviction is ✔✔5 years The second DUI conviction may result in a driver being required to maintain an ignition interlock device on his/her vehicle for up to years. ✔✔3
Which of the following are possible companion charges for TN drivers who are convicted of a
DUI. ✔✔Child endangerment, aggravated assault, and vehicular homicide
Failure to obey a stop sign will result in the addition of __ points to the TN driving record ✔✔4
The min. fine imposed for a second DUI in the state of TN is ✔✔$600
Alcohol will affect which of the skills necessary to operate a vehicle ✔✔Alertness, reflexes,
coordination
A third DUI conviction could result in loss of driving privileges up to _ years ✔✔10 When an individual operates a vehicle on a TN roadway, he or she is demonstrating implied consent to ✔✔Chemical testing for alcohol or drugs or more reckless driving convictions within a period of 13 months will result in immediate
loss of driving privileges in the state of TN ✔✔2
According to the TN Driver’s Manual, it is estimated that in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol- related crash at some point in their lives ✔✔2 As a TN driver’s BAC level raises, he or she becomes ✔✔More intoxicated A first DUI conviction in the state of TN will result in _ days in jail. ✔✔2
Tennessee Driver’s License Test Latest
2023 Graded A+
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: ✔✔Continuous hard braking locks the front
wheels on snow or ice causing loss of steering.
If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should:
✔✔If waiting to turn in the middle of an intersection and the light turns red, complete the turn
when the traffic clears.
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should: ✔✔When turning
left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should sharply turn into first lane.
At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn
you should: ✔✔You should continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn when not
in the correct lane.
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an
expressway, you should: ✔✔If you are being passed on the right and left while in a center lane,
you should move to the right lane.
You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed? ✔✔You should
start reducing your speed immediately upon entering the deceleration lane when exiting an
expressway.
Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system? ✔✔On the
interstate, you should signal before changing lanes.
If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should: ✔✔Always
steer in the same direction as a skid. If your car starts skidding to the left, steer to the left.
Changing from one lane to another is best done: ✔✔After checking for blind spots, lane changes
should be made gradually and carefully.
How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn? ✔✔You should signal at least 50 feet
before you make a turn.
Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver? ✔✔The defensive driver
considers what other drivers might do and is prepared.
Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: ✔✔check your blind
spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear
signal your intention before changing lanes
In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you: ✔✔Keeping up with general
flow of traffic is the safest approach. Slow drivers are as likely to cause accidents as speeders.
If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: ✔✔Park your disabled car with all
four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible
A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is: ✔✔Speeding is a major cause of fatal
Tennessee accidents.
If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety
within: ✔✔You must notify the department of safety of address changes within 10 days.
TN Permit Study Questions with Verified
Solutions
How long does it take for 3 alcoholic beverages to leave your system? ✔✔3 Hours
What is the illegal BAC count when driving, for first and ALL convictions? ✔✔0.08%
What is the penalty for a first DUI conviction? ✔✔$350 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year
revocation
For a second penalty for a DUI conviction you will spend no less than how many days in jail?
✔✔45
IF you are driving under the influence and are involved with the death of another person(s), you
can be charged with what? ✔✔Vehicular homicide and if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a
term in prison
What does BAC stand for? ✔✔Blood Alcohol Concentration
If you have a BAC of 0.10%, you are how many times more likely to cause an accident? ✔✔7x
True or false: the influence of alcohol is the same as driving under the influence of drugs.
✔✔TRUE
What is the ONLY thing that will reduce the effects of alcohol? ✔✔Time
What type of drug is alcohol? ✔✔A depressant
Cough syrups, cold tablets (containing codeine or antihistamines), tranquilizers, marijuana and
sedatives can all affect driving. TRUE OR FALSE ✔✔TRUE (All of the above)
Which of these affect your ability to drive?
- Alertness
- Coordination
- Both of the above ✔✔Both of the above
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This sign means:
a) 270 degree turn ahead.
b) Roundabout ahead.
c) Wrong way; Turn around immediately.
a) 270 degree turn ahead.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is:
a) 65 MPH
b) 45 MPH
c) 55 MPH
c) 55 MPH
When following motorcycles, drivers should:
a) keep more space in front of their vehicle.
b) reduce the minimum following distance.
c) try to pass them as they have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles.
a) keep more space in front of their vehicle.
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you
should:
a) watch for children and proceed at normal speed.
b) proceed at 15 MPH or less, if no children are present.
c) stop.
c) stop.
When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:
a) low-beam lights.
b) high beam lights.
c) parking lights.
b) high beam lights.
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
a) causes the front wheels to lock.
b) keeps the brakes from freezing.
c) is the best option during winter.
a) causes the front wheels to lock.
On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of
wine?
a) 3 hours.
b) one hour.
c) 30 minutes.
Tennessee Permit Test Notes Graded A+
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: ✔✔Blood alcohol consumption (BAC)
Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol
concentration? ✔✔.08%
Alcohol in any concentration is: ✔✔a depressant
The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than _ days in jail. ✔✔45 If you have a BAC of .10%, you are times more likely to cause an accident than if you
were sober. ✔✔7
Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee have _ to about
one-third. ✔✔decreased
Tennessee Permit Test: Alcohol and
Drugs Latest 2023 Graded A+
Between the hours of 10;00pm to 2:00 am ✔✔1 of every 10 drivers is intoxicated
1/3 of these drivers ✔✔Have been drinking at someone eleses house
Nearly what persent of drivers that arrested with a DUI are social to moderate drinkers? ✔✔50%
BAC ✔✔A measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood.
The higher BAC level ✔✔the more impairred
Tennessee intoxication level ✔✔0.08%
The more you drink, ✔✔the higher the BAC level will get
BAC of .10% you are _ times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober ✔✔seven BAC of .15% you are _ times more likley to cuase a crash than if you were sober ✔✔25
BAC of .17% you are _ times more likely ✔✔50
1 drink within 15 min. ✔✔BAC of .01-0.3%
2 drinks within 1/2 hour ✔✔BAC of .04-.07%
Illegal intoxication level ✔✔0.08
4 drinks within 2 hours ✔✔BAC of .10-.12%, increases 7 times the normal rate
5-7 drinks within 3 hours ✔✔BAC .13-.15%, 25 times the normal rate
8-12 drinks within 4 hours ✔✔.16-.25%, 50 times the normal rate
Tennessee learners permit test latest
2023 graded A+
SPECIAL STUDIES SHOW THAT ALL FATAL CRASHES INVOLVING ALCOHOL IN
TENNESSEE: ✔✔have decreased
SELECT THE STATEMENT BELOW THAT IS FALSE:
-that if a person weighs more, the more alcohol it takes to raise their BAC
-If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show the first signs of
intoxication
-Drinking 3 drinks in 1 hour affects you just the same way as drinking three drinks in three hours
✔✔Drinking 3 drinks in 1 hour affects you just the same way as drinking three drinks in three
hours
ALCOHOL IN ANY CONCENTRATION IS: ✔✔Depressant
IF YOU HAVE A BAC OF .10%, YOU ARE _ TIMES MORE LIKELY TO CAUSE
AN ACCIDENT THAN IF YOU WERE SOBER. ✔✔7
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVING SKILLS ARE AFFECTED BY THE USE OF
ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS?
-alertness and concentration
-reaction time and coordination
-both of the above ✔✔both of the above
WHEN TAKING ANY MEDICINE, YOU SHOULD: ✔✔consult your doctor about the effects
before driving
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) FOR A FIRST CONVICTION IS
DETERMINED BY WHICH BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION? ✔✔0.08%
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVING SKILLS IS/ARE AFFECTED BY THE USE OF
ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS?
-alertness
-coordination
-both of the above ✔✔both of the above
SELECT THE STATEMENT BELOW THAT IS TRUE:
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Researchers estimate that between the hours of — and — most intoxicated drivers are on the
road ✔✔10:00 pm and 2:00 am
Between the hours of 10:00 pm and 2:00 am ✔✔1 of every 10 drivers are intoxicated
Late night on the road — of every — drivers are intoxicated ✔✔1 of every 10
between the hours of 10:00 pm and 2:00 am — of — drivers are intoxicated ✔✔1 of 10
More than — of intoxicated drivers have been drinking at someones house ✔✔one-third
More than one-third of intoxicated drivers have been ✔✔drinking at someones house
Nearly — percent of the drivers arrested for driving under the influence are social to moderate
drinkers ✔✔50
Nearly 50 percent of the drivers arrested for a DUI are — to — drinkers ✔✔social to moderate
Alcohol begins to be absorbed into the bloodstream within — to — minutes after an alcoholic
beverage is consumed. ✔✔one to two minutes
When does intoxication occur when drinking alcohol? ✔✔when you drink alcohol faster than the
liver can oxidize it
When you drink alcohol faster than your liver can oxidize it what happens ✔✔you get
intoxicated
Once in the bloodstream alcohol is ✔✔distributed to all parts of the body
When alcohol is in the bloodstream it is distributed to parts of the body including ✔✔the liver
and brain
Upon reaching the liver, — immediately begins to — ✔✔alcohol immediately begins to oxidize
The liver can only oxidize __ drink per hour ✔✔one
What organ can only take one drink per hour ✔✔liver
Can the rate of oxidation increase by drinking coffee, exercising, or taking a cold shoulder?
✔✔no
Only — can sober a person who’s been drinking ✔✔time
What does BAC stand for ✔✔blood alcohol concentration
What is BAC ✔✔the measurement of the percentage of alcohol in the blood
What does having a .08 level of intoxication mean ✔✔for every 10,000 drops of blood there are
8 drops of alcohol
BAC can change with –, –, and — ✔✔body weight, time spent drinking, and the amount of
alcohol that is consumed.
Tennessee Permit Study Questions,
Tennessee permit prep already passed
If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
✔✔b.) waiting several hours
When taking any medicine, you should: ✔✔b.) consult your doctor about the effects before
driving
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: ✔✔b.) blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Alcohol in any concentration is: ✔✔b.) a depressant (and not a stimulant)
Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol
concentration? ✔✔b.) .08%
Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? ✔✔a.)tranquilizers, marijuana
and sedatives
b.)cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than: ✔✔c.) 45
days in jail
If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _ times more likely to cause an accident than if you
were sober. ✔✔c.) 7 times
Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee: ✔✔b.) Tennessee’s
rate of fatal crashes involving alcohol has decreased to about one-third
The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be: ✔✔c.) a $350.00 fine, 48 hours
in jail and 1 year revocation
Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? ✔✔a.)
alertness
b.)coordination
If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or alcohol and you are
involved in a crash that results in a death of another person(s), you may: ✔✔c.) be charged with
vehicular homicide AND
if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison (both of the above)
✔✔The more you drink in a fixed amount of time, the higher the BAC. Thus three drinks in one
hour will affect you more than three drinks in three hours.
Driving while under the influence of drugs carries: ✔✔a.) the same penalty as for alcohol
If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to
leave your blood stream? ✔✔c.) three hours
In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb? ✔✔b.) within 18 inches
When are you permitted to double park? ✔✔a.) never
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is:
✔✔a.) 55 mph
By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must: ✔✔b.) consist of a good
foot brake and an “emergency” or “parking” brake
It is illegal to park: ✔✔a.) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
b.) within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in
line behind them? ✔✔b.) five or more
If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety
within: ✔✔b.) 10 days
An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any
twelve months: ✔✔a.) 6-11
Drivers having 6 to 11 points on a driving record within any 12 months will be mailed an
advisory letter.
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What type of insurance provides coverage for damages you cause to other persons? ✔✔Liability
Insurance
You are driving along the street and want to change from one lane to another, you should:
✔✔Give the proper turn signal before changing lanes gradually and carefully.
The white line painted on the pavement at many intersections means the driver must: ✔✔Stop
behind this line.
Driving at night is: ✔✔More hazardous because your range of visibility is limited by your
headlights.
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: ✔✔Locks the front wheels causing the loss of
steering control.
On a two-lane, two-way traffic road, there is a broken yellow lined to the right of the broken line,
in your lane of travel, there is a solid yellow line. That means: ✔✔Your lane of travel is not
allowed to pass even if there is no visible on-coming traffic.
If you are not the first at the scene of an accident and your help is not needed, what should you
do? ✔✔Drive on and do not interfere with the procedures.
Motorists are required by law, when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction, to allow a
minimum distance from the bicycle of: ✔✔3 Feet.
Tennessee’s DUI Law states that upon a second conviction of DUI, the violator shall serve not
less than: ✔✔45 days in jail.
If you take prescription medication and drink alcohol, it: ✔✔Will be very dangerous and greatly
impair your driving skills to operate a motor vehicle.
Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
✔✔Reaction time and coordination, as well as, alertness and concentration.