Tennessee DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering.

When turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road, bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering, unless signs, signals, or roadway markings indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic may flow on both sides.

This sign warns of a traffic island or other obstacle ahead. You may pass it on either side.

Not quite. The answer is judgment.

Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but it first affects your judgment. You may not realize how intoxicated you are. Even if you don't feel other effects yet, you may make dangerous driving decisions (such as speeding around curves, passing other vehicles without an adequate space cushion, or even showing off on the road).

Source: Avoiding the Risks; Under 21 Laws; Young Driver Risks and Laws; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is A railroad crossing ahead

This railroad crossing signal has a bell and flashing red lights to warn that a train is coming. Stop when the bell is ringing and the lights are flashing.

Not quite. The answer is move into the right lane.

If you see this sign and you are traveling slower than most traffic, move into the right lane so faster traffic can pass you on the left.

Not quite. The answer is both of the above.

If you are 18, 19 or 20 years old and are convicted of purchasing, attempting to purchase, or possessing any alcoholic beverage, you will lose your privilege to drive for one year. If it happens a second time you will lose your license for two years. The law applies to any alcohol-related conviction, whether or not you were driving or even in a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Do not make a right turn.

The arrow depicts a right turn. However, a red slash inside a red circle means "no." This regulatory sign prohibits drivers from making a right turn. This sign is located on the right side of a roadway or over a travel lane.

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, this is a "protected" turn, so you'll have the right-of-way over oncoming traffic.

The red light stops vehicles from proceeding straight through the intersection, while the green arrow allows vehicles to turn left. This is a "protected" turn; oncoming traffic is stopped at a red light while the green arrow is lit for you. However, you must still yield to vehicles already in the intersection and crossing pedestrians before you turn. [Protected Arrows, Traffic Signals, B-3. Traffic Signs and Signals, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual],

Source: TCA § 55-8-110

Not quite. The answer is check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors and then check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder toward the rear.

Not quite. The answer is shift into a lower gear.

If you keep applying the brakes to control your speed on a steep descent, the brakes will fade (lose their effectiveness). Instead, release the gas pedal and shift into a lower gear (even with an automatic transmission). This will generate a braking effect to slow the vehicle, known as engine braking. The lower the gear, the greater the engine braking effect. Apply the brakes only when engine braking is insufficient or you want to stop.

Not quite. The answer is Type of alcohol

Type of alcohol does not affect blood alcohol concentration. Standard servings of each type of alcohol all contain the same amount.

Not quite. The answer is You should always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

The law states who must yield the right-of-way; it doesn't actually give anyone the right-of-way. Unfortunately, you may encounter drivers or pedestrians who are not following the rules. In such situations, yield the right-of-way rather than risk a conflict that could result in an accident. Always put safety ahead of speed.

Source: Right-of-Way Procedures, Intersections, B-4. Rules of the Road, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is You must go straight.

This sign means that you must go straight. You cannot turn here.

Not quite. The answer is If you see a deer on the roadway

Sound your horn whenever you need to warn of immediate danger. If you see a deer or some other animal on or near the roadway and you think you have time to avoid hitting it, reduce your speed, tap your brakes to flash your brake lights to warn other drivers, and sound your horn. However, sounding your horn can startle a blind pedestrian unnecessarily.

Not quite. The answer is a work zone

Teen drivers have higher rates of fatal crash involvement than any other age group. Studies show young drivers are more likely to become involved in work zone accidents than others, as they are more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior, exercise negative driving habits, are easily distracted while driving, and lack the basic driving skills needed to respond quickly to work zone demands.

Not quite. The answer is two

According to the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, it is estimated that two in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.

Source: Relationship of Alcohol to Traffic Crashes; Drinking and Driving; B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you're charged with DUI, you will face numerous costs, some of which you will have to pay even if you're not convicted of the charge. These costs include attorney's fees, posting bond to get released from jail, taking time off from work to go to court, paying court costs, possibly paying a fine, possibly taking time off from work to go to jail, and paying for substance abuse treatment. Your vehicle liability insurance premiums may rise too. Total costs can run well into the thousands of dollars.

Source: DUI Penalties; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is between 15 and 50 feet

When a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.

Not quite. The answer is The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

This sign warns drivers not to exceed the posted speed limit in a school zone or school crossing when children are present. In this case, the maximum allowable speed is 15 mph.