Tennessee Drivers License Test Flashcards

Tennessee Driver's License Test Flashcards How far from the curb should you park?A: 6 inchesB: 12

inchesC: 18 inches

Within 18 inches What is a 'crossbuck' sign?X shaped sign, indicates railroad crossing In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb when parallel parking.Tennessee was the first state to pass a child restraint law.This law requires that children under the age of ________ must be placed in an approved child restraint device.A 3 year old child must be in a child restraint device. A 4 year old may be restrained by either a belt positioning booster seat or a seat belt.Rules of the road (laws, regulations and practices that provide same vehicle movement on the roadways) are

made up of:

signaling, turning, passing and stopping What do you do if you are in the intersection when a yellow light comes on?Do not stop bu continue cautiously through the intersection.What do green signs indicate?distance, direction and information When are 3 times headlights are required? 1. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.2. Anytime when daylight is not good enough for you to see person or vehicles at a distance of 200 feet ahead3. When rain, mist or snow requires constant use of windshield wipers When do you adjust your mirrors?Once your seat is adjusted What do orange signs indicate?contruction and maintenance warnings Traffic signal: what do you do when a traffic light is out?Treat it like a 4-way stop.What side of the road do you drive on in the United States and Canad?The right side of the road, also known as right hand traffic Where should the lap belt (seat belt) be positioned on your body?across your hips, touching top of your legs Who can drive in an HOV lane?buses, vanpools, motorcyles, carpools, vehicles withmore than one individual What does a double yellow line mean?no passing from either direction What does a red X mean in a lane control signal? Driving is NOT permitted in this lane If there is an airbag, up to what age is it better to sit in the back?12 years old.What color sign means stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way?Red What does a yellow X mean in a lane control signal?flashing yellow: lane is for turning only, solid yellow - direction of lane is changing When adjusting the inside rear view mirror, what should you see?It should frame the rear window and to avoid blind spots, only the edge of the right rear window post should be seen.What is a common example of a police officer directing you

to disobey a common traffic regulation:

An officer holding up traffic at a green light to allow a funeral procession to cotinue through a red light.

Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?The defensive driver considers what other drivers might do and is prepared.Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: Continuous hard braking locks the front wheels on snow or ice causing loss of steering.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.Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?You must turn or pull off the roadway when there are five or more vehicles in line behind you.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and

secondary state and federal highways is:

The speed limit for state and federal highways is 55 mph day or night, unless otherwise posted.What does it mean when your lane is marked with curved arrow and the word 'Only' you must turn in the direction of the arrow How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn?You should signal at least 50 feet before you make a turn.When is coasting prohibited? When is it allowed? Coasting is prohibited. Driving in neutral or with the clutch depressed reduces the driver's control of the car 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.When should you dim your headlights?When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet, or when you are following a vehicle within 500 feet Traffic signal: what does a red light indicate? Stop, behind crosswalk or stop line.Name 3 things to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning 1. Never let engine run in a closed garage2. Do not use heater/AC in a parked car with windows closed3. Close the fresh-air vent in congested traffic . If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing

and the signal arm extended, you should:

Come to a complete stop when you meet a school bus with flashing lights and signal arm extended.When are you permitted to double park?Double parking is never permitted.Is it advisable to place a child safety seat in the front seat of a car with an air bag?No A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is:Speeding is a major cause of fatal Tennessee accidents.It is illegal to park:It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and 50 feet of a railroad crossing

Which accepted steering method is more recommended:

Hand-over-hand or push-pull?Puss-pull becase is slows down turning movements for a smoother, safer turns.Who in the back seat is required to wear a seat belt?If any passenger is under 17,If the driver has a learner's permit or intermediate license When the passenger is between four and 17 years old.When the passenger is between 4 and 8 years old, and is under 4'9", they are required to be in a booster seat What does a broken white line mean?you may cross to pass or change lanes if safe to do so.What if there is no marked like?At the point of the nearest intersecting roadway, where you can see approaching traffic before entering the intersection Double or triple lane arrows mean what?more than one movement/direction is permitted What age/weight requires a rear facing car seat? Under one year, or weighing less than 20 pounds A diamond shaped sign indicates what?Hazardous or unusual condition ahead. Calls for caution and usually for a slow speed

What's the new color for school zones?Yellow-green Changing from one lane to another is best done: After checking for blind spots, lane changes should be made gradually and carefully.It is legal to read a written message (text) while the vehicle

is in motion, but illegal to send a written message:

True/False

False: Both are illegal

Traffic signal: what does a yellow light indicate?Caution, prepare to stop

When preparing to move forward, what do you do before putting the car in Drive?Put your foot on the brake 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.Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?You must turn on your flashing turn signals at least 50 feet before the turn What does green arrow mean in a lane control signal?Driving in this lane is permitted.Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?On the interstate, you should signal before changing lanes.What does "4-way" or "All Way" mean below a Stop sign?All traffic approaching this intersection must stop

It is legal to have a video monitor that the driver can see:

True/False False.Rectangular shaped signs indicate what?Special laws, regulations: Lane control, Speed control or No Passing Describe the slow-moving vehicle sign.Orange reflective triangle, with or without red borders.It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the

driver cannot:

You must be able to see at least 500 feet in each direction before you turn around near a curve or hill.What does a round shaped sign indicate?Railroad crossing If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:Park your disabled car with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible What does a sign with a red circle with a diagonal line through them mean?"No" and whatever the symbol indicates - no truck, no left turn, no bicycles, etc.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.What symbol indicates High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?diamond shaped marking in the center of the lane What color sign means public recreation areas and parks?Brown When adjusting the drivers seat, hw far from the steering wheel should your body be:A: 6-8 inchesB: 10-12 inchesC: 18-24 inches

B: 10-12 inches

Single lane arrows mean what?only one mandatory direction is allowed Traffic signal: what does a flashing red light mean?Complete stop, same as stop sign. Look both ways, yield to traffic and pedestrians What action do you take at a railroad crossing? Slow down and be ready to stop.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.

How long can you leave a child unattended in a vehicle in hot weather?Not at all. On a sunny day, the temperature can reach deadly levels within minutes.Is there anytime a driver can go on a red light? Yes. unless posted otherwise, you may turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop and when no pedestrians or cross traffic are present Traffic signal: what does a flashing yellow light mean?slow down and proceed with caution at the intersection When is it illegal to ride in the bed of a pickup truck?no child under the age of 6 is allowedIt is also illegal between the ages of 6 and 12 on interstate highways What color signs indicate motorist services? Blue What does a one solid white line mean between lanes?you may not cross to pass Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another

vehicle, you should:

check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rearsignal your intention before changing lanes Where do you stop at a traffic signal or stop sign?Before a crosswalk or a marked stop line What age/height requires a booster seat? Four to eight years old, whose hight is under 4'9" By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a

motorcycle) must:

Vehicles (other than motorcycles) must have a good foot brake and an emergency or parking brake.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.What age/weight requires a forward facing car seat?One to three years old, weighing more than 20 pounds Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights

are flashing must remain stopped until:

You must remain stopped behind a school bus until the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.When adjusting the left side mirror, what should you see?The rear fender should be just visible on the left edge of the mirror, about a half inch from the bottom Up to what age is the driver responsible to make sure passengers are properly restrained?Drivinger is response for passengers up to the age of 16 What does an octagon shaped sign mean?Stop. Reminder: come to a complete stop, not going beyond the crosswalk.An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many

points on a driving record within any twelve months:

Drivers having 6 to 11 points on a driving record within any 12 months will be mailed an advisory letter.What are the two accepted methods of steering? Hand-over-hand and push-pull What are daytime running lights?Lights on newer vehicles that are on anytime the vehicle is running. These make it easier for others to see the vehicle, reducing the likelihood of crashes Who in the front seat is required to wear a seat belt? Driver or passenger?Safety belts are required for ALL drivers and ALL passengers in the front seat any time the vehicle is in motion.When does a broken yellow line mean you can pass? If the broken yellow is on your side 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 vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?School or church buses and taxis are required to stop at railroad crossings but trucks hauling produce are not How many seconds must a yellow light be exhibited before a red light?

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