Tennessee DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You may go straight or turn right.

This is a regulatory sign that directs you to go straight or make a right turn.

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are allowed when the steady green signal is lit and there are no oncoming vehicles.

This sign is usually posted at an intersection that has a combination of signals, including a green arrow that points left. When the green arrow is lit, you may make a left turn as a protected turn; oncoming traffic will be stopped at a red light. This sign indicates that when the green arrow goes out and a steady green light comes on, you may still make a left turn, but now you'll have to yield to oncoming vehicles before you turn.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and stop if necessary.

If you see a yield sign in your lane, you must slow down (and stop if necessary) to yield to all pedestrians and vehicles on the roadway you are crossing or entering.

Not quite. The answer is when there is a broken line next to your lane.

When there is a broken line (white or yellow) next to your lane, you are allowed to pass.

Not quite. The answer is The right lane ends ahead.

This type of warning sign gives advance notice of a reduction in the number of lanes ahead. This particular sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. Drivers in the right lane must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow vehicles in the right lane to merge smoothly.

Not quite. The answer is No passing

The only pennant-shaped signs are No Passing Zone signs. This sign means that you are not allowed to pass other vehicles here. It has the words "NO PASSING ZONE" in black letters on a yellow background and is posted on the left side of the roadway.

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

Not quite. The answer is the driver turning left must yield to the driver going straight or turning right.

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach an all-way stop at about the same time, the driver turning left must yield to the driver going straight or turning right.

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

If you see this sign while you are driving in the left lane, you must turn left at the intersection ahead.

Not quite. The answer is Low clearance ahead

This sign indicates that this roadway's vertical clearance here is 12'6" (twelve feet six inches). Vehicles taller than this should not proceed on this roadway. In the United States, trucks can legally be over 13 feet tall.

Not quite. The answer is freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

Not quite. The answer is The road ahead is slippery when wet.

This sign means that the road is slippery when wet. In wet weather, slow down, increase your following distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers or hard braking. These signs are often posted at bridges and overpasses.

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 Do not walk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is a school zone

School zones are sensitive areas because children from all directions can cross the road. A school zone may be marked by signs with flashing yellow lights. When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers must slow down to the speed limit shown on the signs. In Tennessee, the speed limit in a school zone during recess or when children are going to or coming from school is 15 mph except where otherwise posted. Tennessee law considers speeding in a school zone to be a form of reckless driving.

Source: TCA § 55-8-152

Not quite. The answer is 15 to 50 feet from the tracks

Under Tennessee law, when a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. Never try to beat the train through the crossing. A train can't yield the right-of-way to you.

Source: Stopping for Railroad Crossings, Stops Required by Law, B-4. Rules of the Road, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Telephone service is available ahead.

This sign is a service sign. It indicates that telephone service is available ahead.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is Bicyclists must not use this road.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign indicates that bicycles are not allowed on this route.

Not quite. The answer is winding road.

The shape of the arrow tells you that you're entering a winding road. A winding road has at least three curves. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is a sharp turn.

This sign indicates a sharp turn to the left. Slow down (in this case, to the recommended speed of 25 mph), keep right as you turn, and do not pass.