TN DMV Permit Test Exam Flashcards

Q: How many questions are on the Tennessee knowledge test?

Local Tennessee metadata lists 30 multiple-choice questions with an 80% passing score, which means 24 correct answers.

Q: What Tennessee-specific facts should I memorize?

Prioritize the 70 mph rural interstate maximum, 15 mph active school zones, 0.08% adult BAC, 0.02% under-21 BAC, learner permit at age 15, 180-day permit holding period, and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. intermediate restricted curfew.

Q: Are these Tennessee flashcards copied from live test questions?

No. They are original active-recall cards based on local OpenExamPrep metadata and question-bank concepts.

Question 1

In Tennessee, what does a red octagon always require?

Accepted Answer

A complete stop. Stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before entering the intersection, then proceed only when safe.

Question 2

What does a Tennessee yellow diamond sign communicate?

Accepted Answer

A warning about hazards or changing conditions ahead, such as curves, intersections, merging traffic, or road narrowing.

Question 3

What does a red-bordered downward triangle mean on Tennessee roads?

Accepted Answer

Yield. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and let traffic or pedestrians with the right-of-way go first.

Question 4

What does a five-sided sign mean for Tennessee drivers?

Accepted Answer

School zone or school crossing. Slow down and watch carefully for children and crossing guards.

Question 5

What does a circular yellow sign with RR warn about?

Accepted Answer

A railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look both ways, listen, and be ready to stop for a train.

Question 6

What do orange signs indicate in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Construction, maintenance, or work zones. Slow down, watch for workers, and obey temporary traffic controls.

Question 7

What information do green signs provide?

Accepted Answer

Guide information such as routes, exits, destinations, distances, street names, and directions.

Question 8

What kind of sign is a white rectangle reading SPEED LIMIT?

Accepted Answer

A regulatory sign. It states a rule that drivers must obey.

Question 9

In Tennessee, how should you treat a flashing red signal?

Accepted Answer

Treat it like a stop sign: stop completely, yield, and proceed only when the way is clear.

Question 10

What action does a flashing yellow signal call for?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution. Be alert for cross traffic, pedestrians, and other hazards.

Question 11

What does a steady yellow light warn Tennessee drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop if it can be done safely because the signal is about to turn red. Continue only if stopping safely is not possible.

Question 12

When can a Tennessee driver turn right on red?

Accepted Answer

After a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a posted sign prohibits the turn.

Question 13

What does a steady green arrow permit?

Accepted Answer

A protected movement in the arrow's direction, while still yielding to pedestrians or vehicles already lawfully in the intersection.

Question 14

How should Tennessee drivers handle a dark or nonworking traffic signal?

Accepted Answer

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop and proceed using normal all-way stop right-of-way rules.

Question 15

What do double solid yellow lines mean?

Accepted Answer

Traffic moves in opposite directions and passing is prohibited for both sides. Crossing is allowed only for a permitted left turn.

Question 16

What does a broken yellow centerline allow?

Accepted Answer

Passing is allowed from your side when it is safe and there is no oncoming traffic close enough to be a hazard.

Question 17

What do white lane lines separate?

Accepted Answer

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe; solid white lines discourage or restrict them.

Question 18

What is a two-way left-turn lane used for?

Accepted Answer

It is used by traffic from either direction to make or begin a left turn. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

Question 19

At a Tennessee four-way stop, who goes first when two vehicles arrive together?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. If vehicles arrive at different times, the first to stop goes first.

Question 20

Who must a left-turning driver yield to?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right, plus pedestrians crossing the road being entered.

Question 21

Who has priority when entering a road from a driveway?

Accepted Answer

Traffic already on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk have priority. The driver entering from a driveway or parking lot must yield.

Question 22

Should you enter an intersection on green if traffic is backed up ahead?

Accepted Answer

No. Wait until there is enough room to get completely across, so you do not block cross traffic.

Question 23

What must you do at a railroad crossing with a lowered gate or flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the gate is fully raised and the lights stop flashing. Never drive around the gate.

Question 24

How do you enter a Tennessee roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, enter when there is a safe gap, travel counterclockwise, and signal before exiting.

Question 25

What is Tennessee's rural interstate maximum unless posted otherwise?

Accepted Answer

70 mph. Posted limits may be lower, especially in urban areas, and drivers must adjust for conditions.

Question 26

What is Tennessee's active school-zone maximum speed?

Accepted Answer

15 mph when the school zone is active, such as when warning lights are flashing or during posted hours.

Question 27

What does the basic speed law require?

Accepted Answer

Drive no faster than is reasonable and safe for current traffic, weather, road, and visibility conditions.

Question 28

Where should slower traffic drive on a multilane road?

Accepted Answer

Keep right so faster traffic can pass on the left. Blocking the left lane can create unsafe passing and traffic conflict.

Question 29

What is the purpose of an acceleration lane?

Accepted Answer

It lets entering traffic build speed to match freeway traffic before merging into a safe gap.

Question 30

What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit. Never stop, back up, cross the median, or make a U-turn on the freeway.

Question 31

How far before a turn should Tennessee drivers generally signal?

Accepted Answer

Signal at least 100 feet before the turn so other road users have time to react.

Question 32

From where should you turn left on a two-way street?

Accepted Answer

Use the lane closest to the centerline, then enter the lane just right of the centerline on the road you are joining.

Question 33

How should wheels be turned when parking uphill next to a curb?

Accepted Answer

Turn the front wheels away from the curb and let the vehicle roll back slightly so the tire catches the curb.

Question 34

How should wheels be turned when parking downhill?

Accepted Answer

Turn the front wheels toward the curb or right edge of the road, set the parking brake, and leave the vehicle in gear or park.

Question 35

What must drivers do for pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way and allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Question 36

When must both directions stop for a Tennessee school bus?

Accepted Answer

On an undivided road when the bus has flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Remain stopped until the warning devices stop and the bus moves.

Question 37

On a divided highway, who stops for a school bus across the median?

Accepted Answer

Only traffic traveling the same direction as the bus must stop. Traffic on the other side of a median or physical barrier may proceed with caution.

Question 38

What does Tennessee's Move Over law require?

Accepted Answer

Move to a nonadjacent lane when safe for stopped emergency, tow, highway maintenance, or utility vehicles with flashing lights. If you cannot move over, slow down.

Question 39

How should you respond to an emergency vehicle with siren and lights?

Accepted Answer

Yield by pulling to the right edge of the road and stopping until it passes. Avoid stopping in the middle of an intersection.

Question 40

Why should you leave extra space behind a large truck?

Accepted Answer

Large trucks have large blind spots and need more stopping distance. Following too closely puts you in a no-zone and blocks your view.

Question 41

What BAC is the adult DUI limit in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

0.08% BAC for drivers age 21 and older. A driver can still be charged below that level if impaired.

Question 42

What BAC can trigger an under-21 Tennessee alcohol driving offense?

Accepted Answer

0.02% BAC or higher for drivers under 21 under Tennessee's zero-tolerance standard.

Question 43

What does Tennessee implied consent mean?

Accepted Answer

By driving on Tennessee roads, you agree to chemical testing after a lawful DUI arrest. Refusal can result in license suspension.

Question 44

What is the only reliable way to lower BAC after drinking?

Accepted Answer

Time. Coffee, showers, food, or fresh air do not remove alcohol from the bloodstream faster.

Question 45

At what age can a Tennessee teen apply for a learner permit?

Accepted Answer

Age 15, with required knowledge and vision testing.

Question 46

What must a Tennessee teen complete before Level 2 intermediate restricted licensing?

Accepted Answer

Hold the learner permit for at least 180 days and complete 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night, before qualifying for the next stage.

Question 47

What restriction applies to Tennessee intermediate restricted drivers at night?

Accepted Answer

They generally may not drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless a listed exception applies.

Question 48

What is the safest response to heavy fog?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, use low-beam headlights, increase space, and pull completely off the road if visibility becomes too poor.

Question 49

When are headlights required in Tennessee because of wipers?

Accepted Answer

Use headlights when windshield wipers are in continuous use, and also from dusk to dawn or whenever visibility is reduced.

Question 50

What following distance should Tennessee drivers keep in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

Use the 3-to-4-second rule, and increase the gap in rain, fog, darkness, heavy traffic, or other difficult conditions.

Free TN DMV Permit Test Exam Flashcards

Filter by Topic

Jump to Card

About These TN DMV Permit Test Flashcards

Topics Covered

Frequently Asked Questions

Tennessee DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

Explore More DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

California DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

Alabama DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

Alaska DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

Arizona DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

Arkansas DMV Driver License Knowledge Test

Colorado DMV Driver License Knowledge Test