The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

Another name for a four-way intersection.

An area designated for road construction workers.

Tennessee Car Driving Permit Test-21 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

The driver on your left has the right-of-way.
You have the right-of-way.
Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.

Q.2

Your license can be suspended if you are underand drive with a blood alcohol level of:

0.15 percent or more.
0.08 percent or more.
Any amount.

Q.3

This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.

Q.4

Drivers turning left must yield to:

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.
Passing cars.
No one in particular.

Q.5

If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass before you pass the pedestrian.
Keep driving at a steady speed. The oncoming vehicle must stop for you.
Honk your horn to get the pedestrian to move over.

Q.6

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

Q.7

What is a crosswalk?

Another name for a four-way intersection.
An area designated for road construction workers.
The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

Q.8

If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

Look toward the center of the roadway.
Look toward the right side of the road.
Look straight ahead.

Q.9

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.
Adjust your mirrors.
You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

Q.10

When you see this road sign, you should:

Keep right.
Keep left.
Pass with caution.

Q.11

Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

Q.12

It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.
The road is always more slippery at night.
Your reaction time is slower at night.

Q.13

When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.
You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.

Q.14

By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:

Not lock under any condition.
Consist of a good foot brake and an emergency or parking brake.
Consist of a good parking brake that is capable of stopping the vehicle within legal limits.

Q.15

If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:

Turn on your four-way flashers and continue.
Reduce your speed, move as far to the right as possible, and stop off the roadway.
Turn on your high beam headlights and continue.

Q.16

When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.
Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

Q.17

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.

Q.18

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph.
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
Change lanes and pass cautiously.

Q.19

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
Under no circumstances.

Q.20

The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:

Implied consent (IC).
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
Rate of alcohol consumption (RAC).

Q.21

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.
In any crosswalk or intersection.
Crossing any street.

Q.22

If the traffic signal turns red while you are in the middle of an intersection waiting to turn left, you should:

Stop until the light changes to green.
Back out of the intersection, if possible.
Complete the turn when traffic clears.

Q.23

If you have a sudden tire blowout:

Pump the brakes.
Use the brakes lightly.
Apply the brakes firmly.

Q.24

If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat, you should:

Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times.
Slow down gradually and not brake.
Press down on the brake pedal as hard as you can.

Q.25

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.
During the day.
Under ideal conditions.

Q.26

You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

Q.27

When driving in fog, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.
Slow down and use your high beam headlights.
Turn your lights on and off to warn other drivers.

Q.28

At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:

You first come to a complete stop.
You wait until the light changes.
You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

Q.29

Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness.
Coordination.
Both of the above.

Q.30

This is the shape and color of a ____ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield