US Tennessee DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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DMV Tennessee — Traffic Laws DMV — Tennessee (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Tennessee State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Tennessee DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Tennessee (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Tennessee.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Tennessee, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Tennessee — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Tennessee — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Tennessee

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Is it legal to turn right on red?

A) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

B) yes without stopping

C) never

D) only at night

Question 2

What is tailgating?

A) slow driving

B) using high beams

C) parking far

D) following too closely (major crash cause)

Question 3

When must you wear a seatbelt?

A) only on highways

B) never required

C) only at night

D) always, driver and passengers

Question 4

What is the move-over law?

A) no such law

B) honk at police

C) drive faster past

D) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

Question 5

How far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) at least 100 feet

B) 10 feet

C) 500 feet

D) no signal needed

Question 6

What does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) bike lane

B) pass anytime

C) HOV lane

D) no passing from either side

Question 7

What does a broken yellow line mean?

A) never pass

B) crosswalk

C) stop line

D) passing allowed when safe

Question 8

What is hydroplaning?

A) tire pop

B) engine flooding

C) brake failure

D) tires lose grip on wet roads

Question 9

What should you do if your car skids?

A) slam brakes

B) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

C) close eyes

D) jerk wheel hard

Question 10

What is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) move car to hide

B) stop, check injuries, call 911

C) drive away

D) argue first

Question 11

Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) no, keep 15 feet clear

B) yes briefly

C) yes at night

D) only Sundays

Question 12

What does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

B) speed up

C) stop now

D) hospital near

Question 13

How much space to pass a bicycle?

A) 10 feet

B) at least 3 feet

C) 1 foot

D) 6 inches

Question 14

What is distracted driving?

A) only eating

B) any activity taking attention off driving

C) only texting

D) daydreaming only

Question 15

What is the penalty for first DUI?

A) license suspension, fines, possible jail

B) free class

C) a warning only

D) Nothing happens

Question 16

When must children use booster seats?

A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

B) never

C) only babies

D) until 18

Question 17

What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) honk first

B) let others go first, then proceed

C) always stop

D) speed through

Question 18

Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) pedestrians in crosswalks

B) always cars

C) trucks only

D) bicycles

Question 19

What should you do at a yellow light?

A) always slam brakes

B) always speed up

C) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

D) ignore it

Question 20

What is defensive driving?

A) fast driving

B) tailgating

C) anticipating hazards and staying ready

D) night only

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