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

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✓

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)

If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:

• a.Slam the brakes hard
• b.Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go✓
• c.Turn the wheel sharply the opposite way
• d.Speed up to regain traction

Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go; avoid slamming the brakes. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, skids)

In fog, rain, or snow you should use your:

• a.High-beam headlights
• b.Parking lights only
• c.Low-beam headlights✓
• d.Hazard lights while moving

Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow because high beams reflect off moisture and reduce visibility. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, visibility)

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

Wet and icy surfaces increase stopping distance, so you must leave extra following room. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, driving conditions)

You should turn on your headlights:

• a.Only on the interstate
• b.At dusk, at night, and when visibility is poor✓
• c.Only when it is fully dark
• d.Only in the rain

Use headlights at dusk, at night, and whenever visibility is reduced so others can see you. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, visibility)