Tennessee Drivers License Manual Flashcards

Tennessee Drivers' License Manual Flashcards Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction to allow a minimum distance

from the bicycle of:A. 4 FootB. 3 FeetC. 5 Feet

• 3 Feet

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

• 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions

What type of insurance provides coverage for damages you cause to other persons?A. Collision InsuranceB.Uninsured Motorist InsuranceC. Liability Insurance

• Liability Insurance

Tennessee's primary safety-belt law (Also known as

seatbelt) means drivers can be stopped and cited:A. Both

answers are correct.B. If anyone in the front seat of the vehicle is not wearing a safety-beltC. If passengers in the back seat are under 17 and not wearing a safety-belt

• Both answers are correct.

The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a

vehicle equipped with air bags is:A. The front seatB. The

back seatC. The bed of a pick-up truck

• The back seat

The sign shaped like a red triangle with the word "Yield"

means: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.

• Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when

merging.

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:A. Helps

you stop faster.B. Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steering control.C. Keeps the brakes hot and prevents them from freezing.

• Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steering

control.Concrete barriers, drums, vertical panels and barrels, in a

work zone are also known as:A. Channeling DevicesB.

Work Zone lane guides that allow you to change lanes while traveling through the work zoneC. Construction Work Zone Safety Barriers

• Channeling Devices

If you are not the first at the scene of accident and your

help is not needed, what should you do:A. Slow down to

calm your nerves.B. Stop and look for your own curiosity.C.Drive on and do not interfere with procedures.

• Drive on and do not interfere with procedures.

The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will

hold true at:A. Speeds up to 30 m.p.h.B. Any speed.C.

Speeds up to 55 m.p.h.

• Any speed.

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 inchesB. 10 to 12

inchesC. 18 to 24 inches

• 10 to 12 inches

On a two-lane, two way traffic road, there is a broken yellow line and to the right of the broken yellow line in your

lane of travel there is a solid yellow line. That means:A.

Your lane of travel is not allowed to pass even if there is no visible on-coming trafficB. There is no passing in either direction of trafficC. Your lane of travel is allowed to pass if you use caution and there is no oncoming traffic

• Your lane of travel is not allowed to pass even if there is

no visible on-coming traffic

Interstate driving demands require the driver to:A. Have a

complete awareness of higher speed drivingB. Constant alertness by the driverC. Both of the above.

• Both of the above.

The percentage of alcohol in your blood stream is

commonly known as:A. BAC and as it increases you have

become more intoxicated.B. ABC and as it decreases you are less sober.C. POA and as it increases you feel more relaxed have better eye and hand coordination.

• BAC and as it increases you have become more

intoxicated.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?A. The lane nearest the left curb.B. The lane nearest the center of the street.C. The lane nearest the right curb.

• The lane nearest the left curb.

A driver license may be revoked or suspended for:A.

Frequent convictions of traffic law violations resulting in 12 or more "points" within a 12 month periodB. Fraudulently altering a driver licenseC. Both of the above

• Both of the above

If you take prescription medication and drink alcohol it:A.

Will not cause any problems as long as the medication was prescribed by your physician.B. Can only create problems operating a motor vehicle if you drink an excessive amount of alcoholC. Will be very dangerous and greatly impair your driving skills to operate a motor vehicle

• Will be very dangerous and greatly impair your driving

skills to operate a motor vehicle A permanent sign that provides additional emphasis and guidance for the driver for a horizontal change in direction

ahead, sometimes being a sharp change, is called a:A.

ChevronB. 35 Degree Right Turn Directional SignC.Roadway channeling device

• Chevron

Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction to allow a minimum distance

of:A. 1 footB. 3 feetC. Safely away from the bicycle.

• 3 feet

Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?A. Alertness and concentrationB.Reaction time and coordinationC. All of the above are affected.

• All of the above are affected.

Properly adjusted seat head restraints:A. Are designed to

prevent whiplash if hit from behind.B. Both A and CC.Should always be at a level even with the back of head.

• Both A and C

When taking any medicine, you should:A. Never combine

the medicine with any form of alcohol and operate a motor vehicle.B. Consult your doctor about the effects of the medicine before operating a motor vehicle.C. Both answers are correct.

• Both answers are correct.

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?A. One hourB. Two hoursC. Three hours

• Three hours