Tennessee Permit Test (Class PD Knowledge Exam) — All Questions

The three-second rule is used to:

• a.Judge a safe passing speed
• b.Keep a safe following distance✓
• c.Decide when to change oil
• d.Time how long to signal

The three-second following rule helps you keep enough space to stop safely; increase it in bad weather. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, following distance)

When sharing the road with a motorcycle, you should:

• a.Follow closely to save space
• b.Give it a full lane and plenty of following room✓
• c.Pass without extra room
• d.Share the lane beside it

Motorcycles need a full lane; never share a lane and always allow extra following distance. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, 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.Honk and continue
• c.Stop and remain stopped until it moves✓
• d.Drive around on the shoulder

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)

Under Tennessee law, seat belts must be worn by:

• a.The driver and all passengers✓
• b.No one, since belts are optional
• c.The driver only
• d.Front-seat passengers only

Tennessee requires the driver and passengers to wear safety belts, and young children must use proper child restraints. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, occupant protection)

A pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk in front of you. You should:

• a.Speed up to pass first
• b.Honk and drive around them
• c.Stop and yield to the pedestrian✓
• d.Wave them into another lane of traffic

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks; stop and let them cross safely. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, pedestrians)

Following another vehicle too closely (tailgating) is dangerous because:

• a.It is required in traffic
• b.It saves fuel
• c.It helps you see farther
• d.You have no room to stop if it brakes suddenly✓

Tailgating removes the space you need to react and stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, following distance)