Tennessee Permit Practice Test Flashcards

Tennessee Permit Practice Test Flashcards The driver should drive with both hands on the

steeringwheel approximately in the:A. 9 o'clock and 3

o'clock positionsB. 11 o'clock and 6 o'clock positionsC. 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions A 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:A.be charged with vehicular homicideB.if convicted, be

fined and sentenced to a term in prisonC.both of the above C A child in a child passenger restraint system (car

seat)should:A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less

than 20pounds and under 1 year old.B. be facing forward if the child is one through threeyears old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,C. A & B C The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will

be:A.a $100.00 fine, 24 hours in jail and 6 months

revocationB.a $500.00 fine, 12 hours in jail and 3 months revocationC.a $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year revocation C

This sign means:A no right turnB right turn on red light

permitted with cautionC all traffic must turn right at next intersection A If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of

alcohol will be reduced only by:A.taking a cold

showerB.waiting several hoursC.drinking several cups of coffee B Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?A.alertnessB.coordinationC.both of the above C 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.C When adjusting the driver's seat for best driving posture,set the seat in an upright position where your body isabout how far from the steering wheel?A. 6 to 8 inchesB. 10 to 12 inchesC. 18 to 24 inches B

When taking any medicine, you should:A.consult your

doctor about the effects before drivingB.have someone follow you homeC.keep your window open and drive more slowly A

An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve

months:A.6-11B.8-10C.12 or more

A When are you permitted to double park?A.neverB.on a four-lane street onlyC.to load or unload passengers A

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.C

The yellow warning sign shown at left means:A. you are

approaching a school or school crosswalkB. slow down, drive with caution and watch for childrenC. all of the above C By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a

motorcycle) must:A.not lock under any conditionB.consist

of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brakeC.consist of a good "parking" brake that is capable of stopping the vehicle within legal limits B Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?A slower traffic must keep to the rightB change lanes without signalingC if you miss your exit you must go to the next exit B As your percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood

increases, you become:A. More intoxicatedB. More

soberC. More coordinated A If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing

and the signal arm extended, you should:A.stopB.proceed

at 15 mph if no children are presentC.proceed at normal speed, but watch for children A The two-second rule for following at a safe distance willhold

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

up to 55 m.p.h.B

Alcohol in any concentration is:A.a stimulantB.a

depressantC.neither of the above B When seeing a sign over your lane with an arrow and the

word "only" below it you should:A go the direction of the

arrowB always make a lane changeC look for a destination sign to follow A What message will be found on this yellow pennant shaped sign?A right turns onlyB right turns permittedC no passing zone C It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the

driver cannot:A.make the turn within 30 secondsB.see at

least 500 feet in each directionC.drive on the shoulder of the road B Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another

vehicle, you should:A check your blind spots, mirrors, and

look over shoulder toward the rearB signal your intention before changing lanesC all the above C

Emergency crossovers on the interstate are legal in

Tennessee for:A. Making a U-Turn when you missed your

exit.B. Turning around when no others are present.C.Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.C Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?knows the other driver will do the right thingconsiders what other drivers might do and is preparedexpects no breaks and gives none B

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:A helps

you stop soonerB locks the front wheels causing loss of steeringC keeps the brakes from freezing B

This sign means:A yield sign aheadB side road entering

from leftC stop sign ahead A

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

you stop faster.B. Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steeringcontrol.C. Keeps the brakes hot and prevents them from freezing.B You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light.

You should:A slow down and yield the right-of-wayB slow

down and drive carefullyC come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go on when it is safe C Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycletraveling in the same direction to allow a

minimumdistance of:A. 1 footB. 3 feetC. Safely away from

the bicycle.B

When entering an interstate highway, you should:A. Stop,

check for cars and enter when safe.B. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 MPH beforeentering traffic lane.C.Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flowof traffic and merge when the way is clear.C 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 C You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed?A about halfway through the deceleration laneB as you approach the deceleration laneC immediately upon entering the deceleration lane C At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the

proper lane to make a right or left turn you should:A signal

the direction you want to go and wait for a gapB stop and wait until the way is clear before turningC continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn C Which lane must you be in before making a left turn froma one-way street?A. The lane nearest the left curb.B. The lane nearest the center of the street.C. The lane nearest