Tennessee Permit Test 2025 Flashcards

Tennessee Permit Test 2025 Flashcards If a transport vehicle is signaling to get back on the road

after unloading passengers what do you do?:

Yield When you drive through an area where children are

playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking (kids are dumb) If you're in a minor accident at an intersection and nobody's hurt what should you do?Move your car out of traffic if possible

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:yield to pedestrians

If someone is tailgating you, you should: Create extra space in front of you and don't brake suddenly; gradually move over into the other lane to prevent collision with tailgater and let them pass If you're on the highway and traffic is merging into your

lane you should do what?:

Zipper maneuver; let the merging cars move in one at a time Drivers under 21 can't have more than what blood alcohol

levels:

0.02 How often should you check your rear view mirrors?:Often; don't develop a fixed stare when driving. Frequently check your rear view mirrors so you know where other cars are located around you If you're in an intersection trying to turn left and the light goes from green to yellow Don't stop; proceed carefully and go when safe left turns always yield

Unless otherwise stated, the speed limit on highways is:55 mph

When should you use your horn?To help prevent a collision; you technically shouldn't use it to make people go faster but everyone does it anyway lmao When should you slow down when exiting a highway? When you're inside the exit lane When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: Low beams. (The light from high beams will reflect back to the driver under these weather conditions, causing a glare that will make it difficult to see ahead.) If you want to turn left at a corner, you yield right of way to whom?Everybody approaching you Before turning the car on, you should check all occupants have what?Seatbelts securely fastened Driving while having taken any medication that impairs

driving is:

Not allowed/illegal What do your brake lights tell other drivers? that you are slowing down or stopping When you're going to pass a slow moving car on a two-lane, two-way road, what should you do?Pass on the lane with oncoming traffic (coz it's the only way you can) but use good judgment when you can go obviously At an intersection with a yield sign you should?: Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.

A DUI conviction is determined by what blood alcohol

content?:

0.08 The implied consent law meansIf asked, you will take a breathalyzer (test to determine alcohol or drug content in ur blood) basically if ur driving a car in Tennessee u automatically give consent to this If the traffic light turns red when you're in the middle of an

intersection while waiting to turn left:

Wait and complete the turn once traffic clears If you're going to pass another car, you shouldn't do whatAssume the driver will make space for you to come back in that lane bc they might speed up and be crazy If your turn signal fails, you should use what instead?Hand signals When parallel parking, your car's wheels should be how many inches of the curb?18 inches

True or false: Unless a posted sign prohibits, you can turn

right or left at a steady green light True; but you have to yield When do roads freeze quickly?When they are shaded If your car starts to lose traction on the road due to water

what should you do?:

Slow down gradually and don't apply brakes. (Happens when driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, wheels lose traction with road and instead glide on a layer of water aka hydroplaning) if you stop at a railroad crossing with multiple trackswait until you can see both tracks When driving under slippery conditions you should:Increase your following distance from other cars and turn more slowly How should you check to see vehicles in your blind spots ?Look over your shoulders (some cars do have blindspot indicators now tho) If you're driving behind a big truck on the highway how

should you drive:

Follow farther behind the truck than you would a regular car; trucks have big ass blindspots The child restraint law says all children under the age of what have to be in a carseat ?Four years old Slow-moving vehicles are required to turn or safely and legally pull off the road when there are how many cars in line behind them?

• or more; merge back onto road once they pass

Emergency crossovers on the interstate in Tennessee are

legal by whom:

Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance only When you're backing up, where should you look? Turn your head and look through rearview window If you're being passed on the right and the left coz you're in the center lane of an expressway (highway), you should Drive in the right lane unless ur passing people or turning left If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: Signal carefully before exiting the roadway and get off the road as far as possible, then turn on your hazard lights (4-way flashers) and lift your hood to signal your car is disabled What is the extra space in front of a big truck used for?:Trucks take longer to stop than cars do, its needed so they can stop their vehicle When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions Where should you keep a cushion of space on your vehicle?All sides

A truck is ahead of you and turning right...the truck willHave to swing wide to complete the right turn coz they bigger n longer than normal cars If you drive slower than the flow of traffic what happensYou can get a ticket for interfering with traffic; it can be just as dangerous as speeding If you're driving w a blood alcohol content of 0.10, you are _____ times more likely to cause an accident than if u were sober Seven If you're worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:Should not drive. Emotions can distract you from driving.If you want to park uphill (or downhill) and there's no curb what direction do u turn your wheels?Right, toward the side of the road

True or false: you can drive off the road to pass another carFalse

You must yield to an emergency vehicle when their lights

are flashing and siren sounding by doing what?:

Drive to the right of the road and stop until they pass; do not stop in an intersection What is the only way you can reduce your blood alcohol content BAC?Not drink alcohol for a period of time. Coffee, showers, and exercise don't make you sober.If you're parking uphill on a road with a curb, where do you turn your wheels?Toward the center of the road; if your brakes fail the car will roll into the curb If you see orange construction signs and cones on the

highway, you must:

Prepare yourself for workers and equipment ahead; slow down and stuff and be prepared to stop When should you allow extra space in front of your vehicle?Following a motorcycle; they stop quicker than others and can fall off their bike so make room A pedestrian begins crossing the street after the don't walk sign flashes, what should you do?Yield; you always yield to pedestrians under all circumstances When should you drive below the speed limit?: In dangerous conditions like icy roads or heavy rain When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.In rainy weather when should you be the most careful when turning or stopping During the first half hour (30 mins) of rain.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn; even after the bus starts moving always check to make sure there aren't any children crossing the road ahead of you If you stop on the side of the road at night what do you do?Turn on hazards and leave low beams turned on so other drivers can see you When may you legally drive under or around a railroad arm/gate?Never; once the arm is raised don't go until you can see clearly on both sides of the tracks Slowing down to look at collisions or anything out of the ordinary causes Traffic congestion; don't do this How far ahead should you signal your turn signal? 50 feet When parking uphill next to a curb:Engage parking brake and turn steering wheel away from the curb How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips? By stopping and resting periodically Drivers who eat and drink while driving: Have trouble controlling their vehicles If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs which driver goes first?The driver to your right has the right-of-way

If you approach an intersection and you are not in the proper left or right lane to turn but you need to turn Continue onto the next intersection; turning in the wrong intersection is dangerous When making a turn what do you do with your speed?Reduce it What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?It harms both driving skills and judgement

Driving while on drugs is:The same as driving drunk (DUI) and PENALIZED THE

SAME When you should yield to a pedestrian with a white cane or

a guide dog:

Always; pedestrians have right of way always Tailgating other drives can do what?Piss them off; this is aggressive driving Is it illegal or legal to make a U-Turn on the highway in Tennessee Illegal for regular people Why should a driver be extra alert of bicycles motorcycles and pedestrians They're difficult to see in traffic If you're on an interstate highway and driving below the speed of the flow of traffic what lane should you use?Right lane If your car starts to skid you should?Stay off the brakes How far should your body be from the steering wheel?10 to 12 inches (reduces injuries in event of a crash) The safest place for children 12 and under is to ride where?Backseat (airbags are dangerous to kids) When approaching a curve, how should you adjust your speed?Slow down If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:You can still turn but now you have to yield to oncoming traffic If your tire blows out what should you do? Slow down gradually and use your brake lightly. Don't use the brakes until you've slowed considerably When should seatbelts be worn?Always A cushion of space is important because?: It allows you to react to unexpected situations while driving An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

slow moving vehicle Changing from one lane to another is best done: Slowly and carefully; switching lanes fast is reckless Before you change lanes, you must always Check mirrors and look over your shoulder When driving at night and a vehicle in front of you has their high beams on where should you look?Look ahead to the right edge of your lane (if oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams you should avoid looking directly at their headlights) When you're merging onto a highway, you should be

driving what speed:

The same speed of traffic on the highway If you're going to drive defensively, you should do what with your eyes Keep your eyes moving and looking for possible hazards Your ability to stop is affected by:The condition of the road; you need to reduce your speed when road conditions are poor like slippery roads When driving in traffic what speed do you go?: The flow of traffic (within the posted speed limit) A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means:You do not turn right on a red arrow under any circumstances.If you start feeling tired while you're driving you should:Stop driving; driving while tired is the same as driving drunk When should you allow a larger cushion of space when stopping?On an incline; the vehicle in front of you could roll backwards when traffic starts again