Tennessee DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is a counterclockwise

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a central island in a counterclockwise direction. These intersections are designed to reduce the number and severity of collisions as well as provide operational efficiencies.

Not quite. The answer is stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks. Under Tennessee law, when a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you are required to stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed your half of the roadway. In a school zone, however, you must wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the roadway.

Source: TCA § 55-8-134

Not quite. The answer is cloverleaf and diamond.

An interchange is a road junction where two or more roads cross over one another so as not to impede one another's traffic flow. Instead, the roads are connected through a series of connecting ramps. These ramps allow you to leave one road and enter another one safely, without disrupting the flow of traffic. Two common types of interchanges are cloverleaf and diamond. A disadvantage of cloverleaf interchanges is that vehicles entering the cloverleaf may have to merge with vehicles exiting the cloverleaf. The section of roadway where this occurs is known as a weave lane.

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 A school zone ahead

This sign indicates that you are entering a school zone. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution when schoolchildren are around. In Tennessee, the speed limit in a school zone is 15 mph during school recess and when schoolchildren are going to or leaving school, except where otherwise posted.

Source: TCA § 55-8-152

Not quite. The answer is The vehicle traveling uphill

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.

Not quite. The answer is the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Not quite. The answer is You are not allowed to enter this roadway.

This is a Do Not Enter sign. It indicates that you cannot enter the roadway at which the sign is posted. You will see such signs at roadway openings you are not to enter or where you would be driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway. You will see them at exit ramps, in crossovers on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way roads.

Not quite. The answer is Extend the left or right arm out and bend it downward at the elbow, with the palm facing backward.

To show that they are slowing or stopping, bicyclists should extend an arm to the side and bend it downward at a 90-degree angle, with the palm facing backward (the same hand signal that car drivers do with their left arm). This warns drivers behind them to slow down and be prepared to stop.

Not quite. The answer is both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout, traffic circle, or rotary, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle. Note: Many Tennessee towns have a form of roundabout that is known as the “town square.”

Not quite. The answer is B, C, A

A vehicle on the terminating (ending) road of a T-intersection must yield to all traffic on the through (main) road. Here, Car A must yield to Cars B and C. And Car C must yield to oncoming vehicles because it is turning left at an intersection. Here, Car C must yield to Car B. Therefore, Car B can go first, followed by Car C and then by Car A.

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

Not quite. The answer is Bicyclists may make sudden movements, ride out from driveways, or appear from behind parked cars.

Drivers should be alert for unpredictable actions from children and teenagers on bicycles. Children may not judge traffic conditions accurately and may suddenly change direction, ride into the street from a driveway, or appear from behind parked cars or other obstructions. Bicyclists can also be harder to see at night, so drivers should watch the sides of the road carefully. NHTSA also reminds drivers to yield to bicyclists, check carefully around driveways and intersections, and drive defensively around cyclists.

Not quite. The answer is right

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic in the circle. Always enter to the right of the central island.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield to traffic.

This is a stop sign, the only type of sign that has an octagonal (eight-sided) shape. A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you encounter first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

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

Not quite. The answer is Extend the left arm upward at a 90-degree angle or extend the right arm straight out.

A bicyclist may signal a right turn by extending the left arm out and bending it upward at a 90-degree angle (the same hand signal that car drivers use), or by extending the right arm straight out to the right. These signals help drivers understand the bicyclist’s intended movement before the turn. The Tennessee hand-signal update requires new drivers to know bicycle signals for turning, slowing, and stopping.