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

In Tennessee, a regulatory sign that tells you about laws such as speed limits or lane use is normally shaped like a:

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Rectangle — Regulatory signs are rectangular and inform drivers of traffic laws and required actions.

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Diamond

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Circle

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Pennant

Question 4

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 5

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 6

A bright fluorescent-orange triangle displayed on the rear of a vehicle identifies:

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A slow-moving vehicle such as a tractor — The slow-moving vehicle emblem appears on farm tractors, machinery, and horse-drawn vehicles traveling well below normal speeds.

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A vehicle carrying hazardous cargo

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An emergency response vehicle

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A wide load requiring an escort

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Fluorescent pink signs are used in Tennessee to manage traffic around:

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Traffic incidents such as crashes or spills — Fluorescent pink is used for incident management, such as crashes, floods, or hazardous spills that interrupt normal traffic flow.

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Routine school-zone crossings

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Long-term construction projects

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Permanent no-parking areas

Question 11

Fluorescent yellow-green is the background color chosen in Tennessee for signs marking:

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School zones and pedestrian crossings — This bright color is used for school zones and pedestrian areas such as crosswalks because it is easy to see in poor light.

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Interstate exit ramps

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Construction detours

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Rest areas and welcome centers

Question 12

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

Road Signs

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. In Tennessee, a regulatory sign that tells you about laws such as speed limits or lane use is normally shaped like a:

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

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

6. A bright fluorescent-orange triangle displayed on the rear of a vehicle identifies:

7. A brown background on a highway sign indicates:

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

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

10. Fluorescent pink signs are used in Tennessee to manage traffic around:

11. Fluorescent yellow-green is the background color chosen in Tennessee for signs marking:

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

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