Tennessee dmv cheat sheet

five or more

Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?

proceed with caution

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Traffic already in the traffic circle

Who has the right of way when approaching a traffic circle?

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers

White painted curbs indicate

same speed

when entering or merging with highway traffic, should you enter at the same speed, a slower speed, or a faster speed than the traffic that is moving?

left hand and arm straight out

What is the hand signal for stop or slow down?

70 mph

What is the speed limit on rural sections of Tennessee's interstate highways?

at least 50 feet

At what distance should you signal before making a left or right turn?

within 18 inches

When parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?

15-20 seconds

how far ahead should you be watching the road to avoid potential accidents when driving on the interstate

Use low beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility

Should you use your high-beams or low-beams when driving in foggy conditions?

driving is not permitted in that lane

What does an illuminated red "X" posted over a traffic lane mean?

the same as a stop sign

What does a flashing red light mean?

lane reserved for high occupancy vehicles (HOV) only

What does a diamond-shaped symbol in the center of a lane indicate?

The car approaching from the right has the right of way.

How should you handle the situation if you and another vehicle reach a 4-way or multi-stop intersection at the same time?

55 miles per hour

What is the speed limit in the more congested metropolitan areas of the Tennessee interstate?

the amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle

what is the "two-second rule

drivers approaching from both directions must stop

what should you do when a school bus is stopped with it's red lights flashing and stop sign arm extended

the person is blind

A pedestrian with a white cane signifies what?

the vehicle going straight

Who has the right-of-way if one car is going straight ahead through the intersection and one car, approaching the intersection from the opposite direction, wants to make a left turn?

left hand and arm straight out

What is the hand signal for a Left turn?

when you see the entire vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror

When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane after passing another vehicle?

directly behind, in front, and on either side

What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on a truck or other large vehicle?

Toward the curb (right)

when parking down hill make sure wheels are

away from the curb (left)

When parking on a hill with a curb facing uphill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?

it is against the law to follow emergency vehicles

At what distance should you follow an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency?

.02

If you are under 21 years of age, at what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol in Tennessee?

When rain, mist or snow requires constant use of windshield wipers
During daylight when it is not possible to see 200 feet ahead clearly
Between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise

Under what circumstances must you use your headlights when driving in TN?

15

You have to be at least how old to apply for an Tennessee driver license?

Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.

what does a painted YELLOW curb

12

In TN, riding in the cargo area of a pick up truck is not permitted for children under age ______.

address changes

You must notify the DMV within 10 days if your:

shift to low, or lower your speed

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow and ice:

motorcycle

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

drive to the right edge of the road and stop

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

If road or weather conditions require a slower speed

If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

first level, second level

There are two Intermediate License levels for drivers under 18 years of age. The ___________ is the Intermediate Restricted License and the _________________ is the Intermediate Unrestricted License.

by law, if you operate a motor vehicle in Tennessee you must consent to a breathalyzer or blood test

What is Tennessee's "Implied Consent Law?

for the first few minutes

If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is most slippery:

towards the side of the road

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

seat belts are required for the driver and all front seat passengers age 16 and older

Who is required to wear seat belts when driving in Tennessee?

all of them contain the same amount of alcohol. none are "safer" to drink than other

Which of these contains less alcohol than the other three and will take longer to affect your blood alcohol content: 12 ounces of 80 proof liquor, five ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, 12 ounces of wine-cooler?

3 ft clearance

When passing a bicycle, how many feet of clearance must you leave between the bicycle and your car?

25 mph

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address

If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and:

at an intersection with a green light

Unless prohibited by a sign, you may legally make a U-turn ________________.

stop as long as the red lights flash

A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do?

only after stopping, unless otherwise posted

you may turn right on a solid red light:

cell phone

Tennessee Law prohibits any driver possessing a learner's permit or intermediate driver's license from using what while driving on any roadway?

the back seat

The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a vehicle equipped with air bags is which of the following?