Tennessee Car / Permit: Traffic Laws Practice Test

Question 1

A driver is considered to be operating a slow-moving vehicle when traveling:

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10 mph or more below the lawful maximum speed — You are a slow-moving vehicle when your speed is 10 mph or more below the lawful maximum; if five or more vehicles stack up behind you, pull off when safe.

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Anywhere within the posted range

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Exactly at the posted minimum speed

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5 mph below the posted limit

Question 2

Tennessee law requires headlights to be switched on in daylight whenever:

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The wipers are running continuously due to precipitation — Whenever rain, mist, or snow requires steady use of the windshield wipers, the headlights must also be on.

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You are traveling below the speed limit

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You enter a tunnel or underpass

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You are following another vehicle closely

Question 3

A left turn on a red light is allowed in Tennessee only when turning:

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From a one-way street onto another one-way street — A left turn on red is permitted only when moving from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a complete stop.

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From any two-way street onto a one-way street

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From a one-way street onto a two-way street

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At any intersection with a green arrow visible

Question 4

While driving down a hill, Tennessee law says a driver must never:

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Coast with the transmission in neutral — Coasting downhill with the transmission in neutral or the clutch pressed in is prohibited because it reduces control of the vehicle.

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Use the brakes to slow the car

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Keep the headlights turned on

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Downshift to a lower gear

Question 5

When you meet an oncoming vehicle at night with your high beams on, Tennessee law requires you to dim them within:

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500 feet — You must lower your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet, or when following another vehicle within 500 feet.

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200 feet

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1,000 feet

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100 feet

Question 6

Before making a turn, a Tennessee driver should turn on the signal at least:

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50 feet ahead — You must activate your turn signal a minimum of 50 feet before making the turn or lane change.

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25 feet ahead

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10 feet ahead

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100 feet ahead

Question 7

In Tennessee, your headlights must be turned on during which time period?

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From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise — Headlights are required from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

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Only when it is completely dark outside

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One hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise

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Only on interstate highways at night

Question 8

Unless a sign prohibits it, a right turn on a red light in Tennessee is permitted:

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After a complete stop when the way is clear — You may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding, as long as no sign forbids the turn and no pedestrians or cross traffic are present.

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Only if you slow down without stopping

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Only when an arrow signal is present

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Never, under any conditions

Question 9

When driving through a roundabout in Tennessee, you should travel:

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Counterclockwise, to the right of the island — Traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise, to the right, and you must yield to vehicles already circulating.

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In whichever direction traffic is lighter

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Straight across the central island

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Clockwise, keeping to the left

Question 10

In Tennessee, making a U-turn is specifically illegal:

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On any interstate highway — U-turns are never allowed on interstate highways; median crossovers are reserved for emergency and maintenance vehicles.

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At any intersection with a green light

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On any road with a posted speed under 45 mph

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Only in downtown business districts

Question 11

Tennessee's hands-free law makes it illegal for a driver to:

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Physically hold a phone while driving — Under the 2019 hands-free law, a driver may not hold a cell phone or mobile device with any part of the body while driving.

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Use a voice-activated command system

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Keep a phone mounted on the dashboard

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Answer calls through the car's speakers

Question 12

On the interstate, if you miss your exit, Tennessee law requires you to:

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Continue on to the next exit — Backing up on the interstate is illegal; if you miss an exit you must continue to the next one.

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Make a U-turn at the median crossover

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Carefully back up along the shoulder

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Stop and wait for a gap to reverse

Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

1. A driver is considered to be operating a slow-moving vehicle when traveling:

2. Tennessee law requires headlights to be switched on in daylight whenever:

3. A left turn on a red light is allowed in Tennessee only when turning:

4. While driving down a hill, Tennessee law says a driver must never:

5. When you meet an oncoming vehicle at night with your high beams on, Tennessee law requires you to dim them within:

6. Before making a turn, a Tennessee driver should turn on the signal at least:

7. In Tennessee, your headlights must be turned on during which time period?

8. Unless a sign prohibits it, a right turn on a red light in Tennessee is permitted:

9. When driving through a roundabout in Tennessee, you should travel:

10. In Tennessee, making a U-turn is specifically illegal:

11. Tennessee's hands-free law makes it illegal for a driver to:

12. On the interstate, if you miss your exit, Tennessee law requires you to:

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