TN Permit Test Flashcards

TN Permit Test Flashcards Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?change lanes without signaling Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration?Drivers are considered to be under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction at a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more.If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to

notify the Department of Safety within:

10 days In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?within 18 inches When are you permitted to double park?never The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the

violator will serve not less than:

violator will serve not less than 45 days in jail The yellow warning sign shown means:you are approaching a school or school crosswalk and should slow down, drive with caution and watch for children.At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the

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

continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn when not in the correct lane.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.

• years old

If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an

intersection about to turn left, you should:

complete the turn when the traffic clears.Special laws, regulations or important information is

provided on signs in the shape of:

rectangle In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident

if you:

stay within that speed range It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot see at least 500 feet in each direction An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many

points on a driving record within any twelve months:

• to 11 points

Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:the same penalty as for alcohol.

A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is:Speeding

By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a

motorcycle) must:

consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and

secondary state and federal highways is:

55 mph

This sign means:slow down, slippery when wet

When seeing a sign over your lane with an arrow and the

word "only" below it you should:

go the direction of the arrow

Changing from one lane to another is best done: gradually and carefully.

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: locks the front wheels causing loss of steering If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.7 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?about 3 hours to cancel the intoxicating effect of 3 beers.Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours true Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?considers what other drivers might do and is prepared.Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?five or more Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another

vehicle, you should:

Check mirrors, look over shoulder toward the rear, and signal your intentions before changing lanes.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way

street, you should:

sharply turn into first lane.

Alcohol in any concentration is:a depressant and not a stimulant.

If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of

Safety within:

within 20 days of the accident.How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn?at least 50 feet 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.The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:blood alcohol concentration (BAC) 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:

be charged with vehicular homicideif convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison

This sign means:railroad crossing ahead

Signs with orange backgrounds mean:construction and maintenance warning

Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?at least 50 feet before the turn.If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you

should:

move to the lane on your right Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol

in Tennessee:

has decreased to about one-third.What message will be found on this yellow pennant shaped sign?no passing zone message.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.Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?farm trucks hauling produce The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will

be:

minimum penalty for first DUI conviction is $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year license revocation

This sign idicates:This sign indicates the distance from road surface to a

bridge or overpass.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light.

You should:

Stop completely for a flashing red light and proceed when it is safe to do so.