Tennessee DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only when you're turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

In Tennessee, you can turn left on a red light when you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless signs prohibit it. You must still come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and traffic before you turn. Note: The laws on turning left on red are different in some other states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.

Source: B. Turns Permitted on Red, Intersections, Section B-4 Rules of the Road, Tennessee Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle.

When you are preparing to turn left, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

Before you pull out from a parallel parking space on the right side of a street, signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder for approaching traffic. Before you pull out from a parallel parking space on the left side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder for approaching traffic.

Not quite. The answer is when you are in a left-turn lane.

Under Tennessee law, you may pass a vehicle on the right when 1) the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as you are. (This can be the case on a multilane roadway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane is used only for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted).

Not quite. The answer is Traffic merging ahead

This warning sign indicates that another lane of traffic is merging onto your roadway. Be prepared for other vehicles entering your lane. If possible, change lanes to allow the merging vehicles a clear path. If not, adjust your speed and position to allow these vehicles to merge safely.

Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a road with three or more lanes, you must yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.

Not quite. The answer is all traffic coming from the opposite direction.

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction.

Not quite. The answer is Car A

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car A has turned correctly into the closest lane. Car B has turned incorrectly into the farthest lane.

Source: Turning, B-4. Rules of the Road, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is in the leftmost lane.

If you are making a left turn, start the turn in the leftmost lane unless signs, signals, or lane markings indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is lower the windows.

When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. Also raise the windows shut and lock the doors.

Not quite. The answer is D) 12 inches from the curb

In Tennessee, you may not park on a bridge, on a sidewalk, or more than 18 inches from the curb. You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (There are also other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs or pavement markings that prohibit or limit parking.) Here, the car in situation D) has legally parked 12 inches from the curb.

Source: 3. No Parking Zones, Backing and Parking, B-4. Rules of the Road, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is blind spots

When you wish to change lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no vehicles in your blind spots. You cannot see these areas in your mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is slow down or stop.

If your vehicle's turn signals fail, use hand signals. To indicate a right turn, the left hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing upward. To indicate a left turn, the left hand and arm are extended to the left. To indicate that the vehicle will slow down or stop, the left hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward.

Not quite. The answer is in an emergency or if your vehicle is unable to go any farther.

Stopping on the pavement or the shoulder is prohibited except in an emergency or if your vehicle is unable to go any farther.

Not quite. The answer is from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

Before turning right at an intersection, make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path. Also yield to pedestrians who are crossing the road that you are going to enter.

Not quite. The answer is Middle lanes

Where there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the middle lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic. The left lane is for drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left. Slower vehicles and those turning right should use the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is Two seconds

The Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual recommends the "two-second rule": Maintain a following distance of at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Under hazardous driving conditions, in high-speed expressway driving, or when driving at night, you should increase your following distance to four seconds.

Source: The Two-Second Rule, Braking, Following and Stopping Distances, B-4. Rules of the Road, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is turn around on a narrow street.

If the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn unless it's prohibited there.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only after you stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

In Tennessee, you are allowed to turn right on a red signal unless there are signs prohibiting it. First, however, you must come to a complete stop and then yield to pedestrians and traffic.

Source: Red, Traffic Signals, B-3. Traffic Signs and Signals, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

To restrict parking, colored curb markings can be used in addition to or instead of regulatory signs. In Tennessee, a curb painted yellow means that you may stop there only long enough to load or unload cargo or passengers. A curb painted white means that you may stop there only long enough to load or unload passengers but not cargo. You must stay with your vehicle while the loading or unloading is taking place. A curb painted red means that you may not stop there at all. (Note: There is no national standard for curb colors. Each state can choose how to use curb colors, and some states don't use them at all. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Source: 3. No Parking Zones, Backing and Parking, B-4. Rules of the Road, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual