Tennessee Permit Practice Test

"Move Over" laws require you to:

Explanation. Move Over laws apply when you pass any stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside-assistance vehicle with flashing lights.

Children under a certain age and weight must ride in:

Explanation. Every state requires child safety seats; specific age, weight, and height thresholds vary, but children under 8 typically need a booster.

A yellow diamond-shaped sign tells you:

Explanation. Yellow diamonds are warning signs — they alert you to a hazard or change in the roadway, but they do not impose a legal command the way regulatory signs do.

You may legally drive on the shoulder:

Explanation. The shoulder is for emergencies and authorized vehicles. Driving on it to bypass traffic is illegal and a moving violation.

Aggressive driving and road rage are best handled by:

Explanation. Avoid engagement: do not return gestures, give space, change lanes if needed, and call 911 if threatened. Never lead an angry driver to your home.

When should you turn on your headlights?

Explanation. Most states require headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is below ~1,000 feet (rain, fog, snow, dusk).

Two solid yellow lines down the center of a road mean:

Explanation. Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions. Cross only to enter or exit a driveway when safe.

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Explanation. A flashing yellow signal warns you that an intersection requires extra care. Slow down and watch for cross-traffic.

What does a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

Explanation. Fluorescent yellow-green pentagons are used exclusively for school zones, school crossings, and pedestrian/bicycle warnings.

A yellow painted curb means:

Explanation. Yellow curbs are commercial loading zones. Passenger vehicles may load passengers only — not freight.

When passing a bicyclist, you should leave at least:

Explanation. Most states require at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist; a few (such as PA) require 4 feet.

Seatbelts in the front seat of a vehicle are required:

Explanation. All 50 states require seatbelts for front-seat occupants. Most states also require them for back-seat passengers under 18 (and many for all back-seat passengers).

When entering a roundabout, you must:

Explanation. All US roundabouts move counter-clockwise. Yield to vehicles already in the circle before entering.

When driving in heavy rain, you should reduce your speed by approximately:

Explanation. A reduction of about one-third is recommended in rain. In heavy snow or ice, reduce by half or more.

In most US states, the unposted speed limit in a residential or business district is:

Explanation. 25 mph is the standard default residential and business district speed limit in nearly every US state when no sign is posted.

When parking downhill on a road with a curb, your front wheels should be:

Explanation. Downhill with a curb: turn wheels TOWARD the curb (right). The car rolls forward into the curb instead of into traffic.

You are driving at the posted speed limit on an Interstate. Heavy fog rolls in. You should:

Explanation. The basic speed law requires you to drive at a speed reasonable for conditions. Visibility is the key factor — slow down significantly in fog.

A downward-pointing equilateral triangle with a red border means:

Explanation. A downward-pointing triangle is used only for the YIELD sign. Slow down and let cross-traffic and pedestrians clear before proceeding.

Driving a vehicle with a broken windshield wiper in rain is:

Explanation. A broken wiper that prevents safe operation in rain is generally illegal — equipment violations and unsafe-vehicle citations apply.

When applying for your Tennessee permit, you must bring:

Explanation. Tennessee requires proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security number, and two proofs of Tennessee residency. Bring originals, not copies.