Tennessee Permit Test (Class PD Knowledge Exam) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs, Signals & Markings
A red, eight-sided sign requires you to:
- a.Slow down only
- b.Yield to traffic on the left
- c.Come to a complete stop
- d.Merge right
Answer: c
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign; you must stop completely at the line or crosswalk before proceeding. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, signs)
- 2. Signs, Signals & Markings
A solid yellow line next to your lane on a two-way road means:
- a.Passing is allowed
- b.No passing on your side
- c.The road is one way
- d.You may park there
Answer: b
Explanation: A solid yellow line on your side of the road means passing is prohibited there. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, markings)
- 3. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When making a left turn at an intersection, you must:
- a.Yield to oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
- b.Turn ahead of oncoming cars
- c.Assume other drivers will stop
- d.Turn without signaling
Answer: a
Explanation: A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians crossing the path of the turn. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, turns)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
Tennessee's Move Over law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency or utility vehicle with flashing lights to:
- a.Speed past quickly
- b.Stop in the lane and wait
- c.Move over a lane or slow down
- d.Sound the horn and continue
Answer: c
Explanation: The Move Over law requires you to change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe, or slow down if you cannot. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Move Over law)
- 5. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
A school bus ahead stops with flashing red lights and its stop arm out. You must:
- a.Pass slowly if clear
- b.Stop and remain stopped until it moves
- c.Honk and continue
- d.Drive around on the shoulder
Answer: b
Explanation: You must stop for a bus showing flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, and stay stopped until it withdraws the arm and moves. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, school buses)
- 6. Speed & Driving Conditions
Even when you are below the posted speed limit, you must:
- a.Never slow down for others
- b.Always use your high beams
- c.Drive in the left lane only
- d.Slow down when conditions are unsafe
Answer: d
Explanation: You must reduce speed for rain, fog, ice, traffic, or darkness even when you are under the posted limit. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, speed)
- 7. Speed & Driving Conditions
Wet or icy roads affect your stopping distance by:
- a.Greatly increasing it, so you need more following space
- b.Shortening it
- c.Having no effect
- d.Only affecting large trucks
Answer: a
Explanation: Wet and icy surfaces increase stopping distance, so you must leave extra following room. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, driving conditions)
- 8. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
By driving in Tennessee, you have given implied consent to:
- a.Waive your insurance
- b.Skip a road test
- c.Let others use your license
- d.A chemical test if lawfully arrested for impaired driving
Answer: d
Explanation: Under implied consent, a lawful arrest for impaired driving requires you to submit to chemical testing; refusal can suspend your license. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, implied consent)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
Even legal prescription or over-the-counter medicine can:
- a.Never affect driving
- b.Impair you and lead to a DUI
- c.Only affect drivers over 65
- d.Improve your reaction time
Answer: b
Explanation: Some prescription and over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness or impairment and can lead to a DUI. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, drugs)
- 10. Signs, Signals & Markings
A flashing red traffic light should be treated the same as a:
- a.Stop sign
- b.Green light
- c.Yield sign with no stop
- d.Speed limit sign
Answer: a
Explanation: A flashing red light means stop, then proceed when safe, just like a stop sign. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, signals)