TENNESSEE DRIVERS LICENSE MANUAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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TENNESSEE DRIVERS' LICENSE MANUAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -51 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: The sign shaped like a red triangle with the word "Yield" means:

• Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging.
• Always come to a complete stop.
• Give your turn signal and proceed into traffic at regular speed.

Answer:

• Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging.

Question 2: Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:

• The same penalty as for alcohol.
• A lesser penalty than for alcohol.
• Absolutely no penalty at all.

Answer:

• The same penalty as for alcohol.

Question 3: The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will hold true at:

• Speeds up to 30 m.p.h.
• Any speed.
• Speeds up to 55 m.p.h.

Answer:

• Any speed.

Question 4: If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident

report to the Department of Safety within:

• 10 Days
• 20 Days
• 48 Hours

Answer:

• 20 Days

Question 5: When driving in foggy conditions, do not put your headlights on high beam

because:

• The light from the fog creates blurry vision on your eyes.
• Approaching vehicles won't be able to see your oncoming vehicle.
• Low beams provide greater visibility and you can be better seen by other vehicles.

Answer:

• Low beams provide greater visibility and you can be better seen by other vehicles.

Question 6: 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?

• 6 to 8 inches
• 10 to 12 inches
• 18 to 24 inches

Answer:

• 10 to 12 inches

Question 7: When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on high beam because:

• Vehicles behind you may follow too closely
• High beams in bad weather attracts wildlife and approaching vehicles might not see you
• The light will reflect back into your eyes

Answer:

• The light will reflect back into your eyes

Question 8: Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

• The lane nearest the left curb.
• The lane nearest the center of the street.
• The lane nearest the right curb.

Answer:

• The lane nearest the left curb.

Question 9: If you take prescription medication and drink alcohol it:

• Will not cause any problems as long as the medication was prescribed by your physician.
• Can only create problems operating a motor vehicle if you drink an excessive amount of

alcohol

• Will be very dangerous and greatly impair your driving skills to operate a motor vehicle

Answer:

• Will be very dangerous and greatly impair your driving skills to operate a motor vehicle

Question 10: It takes about one hour to cancel the effects of one alcoholic drink. At that rate which of the following is a TRUE statement?

• It takes about 3 ½ hours to cancel the effects of 4 drinks
• It takes about 2 hours to cancel the effects of 2 drinks.
• It takes about 3 hours to cancel the effects of 3½ drinks

Answer:

• It takes about 2 hours to cancel the effects of 2 drinks.

Question 11: Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

• Alertness and concentration
• Reaction time and coordination
• All of the above are affected.

Answer:

• All of the above are affected.

Question 12: The lap belt should be worn:

• at the abdomen for extra comfort.
• above the pelvis so it doesn't touch the top of the thighs.
• by pregnant women below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly.

Answer:

• by pregnant women below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly.

Question 13: Tennessee's MOVE OVER LAW requires a motorist yield the lane closest to any vehicle with its flashing lights on that is stopped on the shoulder of any multi-lane highway with at least 2 lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. This law applies to:

• Both answers are correct.
• Stationary vehicles such as your pick-up with its emergency flashers on
• Wreckers, tow-trucks, fire engines, ambulances, sanitation trucks and Highway Patrol

Vehicles.

Answer:

• Both answers are correct.