Tennessee Car / Permit: Road Signs Practice Test

Question 1

A yellow sign showing an arrow that bends right and then left warns of:

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Two turns in opposite directions close together — The reverse turn sign marks two turns in opposite directions that are close together.

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A single sharp curve to the right only

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A divided highway beginning

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A lane that is about to be added

Question 2

On Tennessee signs, an orange background is reserved for:

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Construction and maintenance work areas — Orange is used only for construction and maintenance signs and warns that people may be working on or near the roadway.

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Recreation and cultural points of interest

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Motorist services such as rest areas

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General warnings about the road ahead

Question 3

A red-and-blue shield-shaped route marker tells a driver the road is:

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Part of the interstate highway system — The red-and-blue marker shows the route is part of the national interstate highway system.

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A state secondary route

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A scenic byway

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A local county road

Question 4

A three-sided sign pointing downward tells the driver to:

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Slow down and give the right-of-way to other traffic — The triangular yield sign means slow down and give way; you must stop and wait if vehicles are approaching on the other roadway.

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Come to a full stop and remain stopped until a signal changes

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Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

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Prepare to make a mandatory left turn

Question 5

A brown background on a highway sign indicates:

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A park, recreation area, or point of interest — Brown is used for guide signs that direct drivers to recreational and cultural points of interest.

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A regulatory speed limit change

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A construction detour

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An upcoming hazard in the road

Question 6

A red, eight-sided sign at an intersection instructs a driver to do what?

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Come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe — The octagon is used only for stop signs. You must bring the vehicle to a full halt and may go on only after the way is clear.

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Slow down and merge with traffic on the main road

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Yield only if another vehicle is already present

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Watch for a railroad crossing just ahead

Question 7

A round, yellow sign posted along the road warns a driver that:

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A railroad crossing is coming up — The circular sign always signals that a railroad grade crossing is ahead, so slow down and be ready to stop if a train is coming.

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A school zone is starting

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The lane is about to end

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A sharp curve lies just ahead

Question 8

A green background on a large highway sign usually provides:

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Guidance and directional information — Green is used for guide and directional signs that show routes, exits, and distances.

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A warning about workers ahead

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A rule you are required to follow

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The location of the nearest hospital

Question 9

A blue background is used on signs that direct drivers to:

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Motorist services and rest areas — Blue signs point motorists toward services such as rest areas, fuel, food, and lodging.

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Historical and scenic attractions

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School zones and crosswalks

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A no-passing zone ahead

Question 10

The white X-shaped crossbuck posted at a railroad crossing tells the driver:

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The precise spot where the tracks cross the road — The crossbuck marks exactly where the tracks cross the road; smaller signs below it show the number of tracks.

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That a detour begins at this point

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That passing is now permitted

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The recommended speed for the curve

Question 11

A yellow, diamond-shaped sign is generally used to:

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Warn of a hazard or unusual condition ahead — Diamond warning signs alert drivers to conditions ahead that may require slowing down or extra caution.

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Mark the edge of a no-passing zone

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State a traffic law you must obey

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Point out a nearby rest area or gas station

Question 12

A smaller square sign mounted below a curve warning sign that reads "25 M.P.H." is telling you:

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The suggested safe speed for the condition ahead — An advisory speed plate gives the recommended maximum safe speed for the condition shown on the warning sign above it.

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The exact legal speed limit you may never exceed

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The minimum speed you are required to hold

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The distance remaining to the next town

Tennessee Car / Permit: Road Signs practice test

Study questions with answers

1. A yellow sign showing an arrow that bends right and then left warns of:

2. On Tennessee signs, an orange background is reserved for:

3. A red-and-blue shield-shaped route marker tells a driver the road is:

4. A three-sided sign pointing downward tells the driver to:

5. A brown background on a highway sign indicates:

6. A red, eight-sided sign at an intersection instructs a driver to do what?

7. A round, yellow sign posted along the road warns a driver that:

8. A green background on a large highway sign usually provides:

9. A blue background is used on signs that direct drivers to:

10. The white X-shaped crossbuck posted at a railroad crossing tells the driver:

11. A yellow, diamond-shaped sign is generally used to:

12. A smaller square sign mounted below a curve warning sign that reads "25 M.P.H." is telling you:

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