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

Even when you are below the posted speed limit, you must:

• a.Slow down when conditions are unsafe✓
• b.Always use your high beams
• c.Drive in the left lane only
• d.Never slow down for others

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

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

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.Only affecting large trucks
• b.Having no effect
• c.Shortening it
• d.Greatly increasing it, so you need more following space✓

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

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