Tennessee Driver License: Turning, Lanes, Passing, Parking and Interstate Driving

30 questions with the correct answer and an explanation for each. Topic: Turning, Lanes, Passing, Parking and Interstate Driving. Free, no account needed.

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1. How far before a turn or lane change should a driver signal?

  1. 100 feet
  2. 20 feet
  3. 200 feet
  4. 50 feet

Answer: D — 50 feet

Signal at least 50 feet before a turn or lane change.

2. Using a left arm held straight out from a vehicle window signals what?

  1. Permission for a following driver to pass
  2. A right turn
  3. A stop
  4. A left turn

Answer: D — A left turn

Arm straight out signals a left turn.

3. Two vehicles approach an intersection from opposite directions and both want to turn left at the same time. How should they pass each other?

  1. Each passes to the left of the other
  2. Each passes to the right of the other
  3. Whichever arrived first goes first while the other waits fully stopped
  4. They alternate based on which has a green arrow

Answer: A — Each passes to the left of the other

Two drivers turning left at once each pass to the left of the other.

4. Turning left from a two-way street onto another two-way street, which lane should the turn end in?

  1. Any open lane on the new street
  2. The center turn lane
  3. The right lane of the new street
  4. The first lane right of the center line

Answer: D — The first lane right of the center line

Enter the first lane right of the center line, never the right lane.

5. A driver on a one-way street wants to turn left onto another one-way street at a red light, after a full stop, where it isn't posted otherwise. Is this allowed?

  1. Only if turning from a two-way onto the one-way
  2. No, left turns on red are never allowed
  3. Only during daylight hours
  4. Yes, this is the only left turn allowed on red

Answer: D — Yes, this is the only left turn allowed on red

One-way to one-way left turns are the only left turn allowed on red, after a complete stop, unless posted otherwise.

6. Approaching an intersection with two marked left-turn lanes, a driver is in the second (inner) lane. Where may that driver turn into?

  1. Always the far lane from the curb
  2. Any lane on the cross street
  3. Only where a sign or marking permits
  4. Whichever lane the first-lane vehicle does not take

Answer: C — Only where a sign or marking permits

In multiple turn lanes, a second-lane vehicle may turn only where a sign or marking permits.

7. Before turning right on red, what must a driver do?

  1. Only yield to pedestrians, not other traffic
  2. Stop only if another vehicle is already at the intersection
  3. Come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line and yield to traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists
  4. Slow down but a full stop is not required if the way is clear

Answer: C — Come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line and yield to traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists

Right on red requires a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line and yielding to traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists.

8. In a roundabout, which direction should traffic travel around the central island?

  1. Counterclockwise, staying right of the splitter island
  2. Either direction depending on the exit needed
  3. Clockwise, staying left of the splitter island
  4. Clockwise, staying right of the splitter island

Answer: A — Counterclockwise, staying right of the splitter island

Travel counterclockwise to the right, staying right of the splitter island.

9. What is the posted speed range typically used inside a roundabout?

  1. 5 to 10 mph
  2. 35 to 45 mph
  3. 15 to 25 mph
  4. 25 to 35 mph

Answer: C — 15 to 25 mph

Roundabouts keep to the posted 15 to 25 mph.

10. How far must a driver be able to see traffic in each direction to make a U-turn legally?

  1. 500 feet
  2. 300 feet
  3. 200 feet
  4. 1000 feet

Answer: A — 500 feet

A U-turn is prohibited where you cannot see traffic for 500 feet each way.

11. A driver notices a yellow line to their right. What does this mean?

  1. A reserved lane is ahead
  2. They are driving on the wrong side of the road and should pull over at once
  3. They are approaching a one-way street
  4. A passing zone is ending

Answer: B — They are driving on the wrong side of the road and should pull over at once

Yellow to your right means you are on the wrong side, so pull over at once.

12. On a divided highway, when may a driver cross the median?

  1. Anywhere there is a gap and no oncoming traffic
  2. Only at an authorized crossover
  3. Only when following an emergency vehicle
  4. Anywhere, as long as signaling first

Answer: B — Only at an authorized crossover

On a divided highway, stay on the right roadway and never cross the median except at an authorized crossover.

13. What is the maximum distance a driver may travel within a shared center turn lane before turning?

  1. 200 feet
  2. 500 feet
  3. 100 feet
  4. 300 feet

Answer: D — 300 feet

Never use the shared center turn lane to travel more than 300 feet.

14. HOV 2 signage on an interstate lane requires how many people in a vehicle to use it?

  1. At least four
  2. At least two
  3. At least one
  4. At least three

Answer: B — At least two

HOV 2 means at least two people.

15. A driver wants to pass a vehicle ahead on a two-lane road. How close to an oncoming vehicle or no-passing marking must the driver be able to complete the pass and return?

  1. 100 feet
  2. 50 feet
  3. 200 feet
  4. 300 feet

Answer: A — 100 feet

Pass on the left only when you can complete the pass and return before coming within 100 feet of any no-passing marking or oncoming vehicle.

16. A vehicle ahead is turning left and a driver wants to get around it. On which side should the driver pass?

  1. On the left, since that is always the passing side
  2. Either side depending on traffic
  3. On the right
  4. Passing is never allowed when a vehicle ahead is turning

Answer: C — On the right

Pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left; never pass on the left of a driver signaling a left turn.

17. When passing a bicyclist, how much clearance should a driver leave until fully past?

  1. 10 feet
  2. 5 feet
  3. 1 foot
  4. 3 feet

Answer: D — 3 feet

Pass a bicycle slowly leaving at least 3 feet until fully past.

18. A driver is alongside a large truck and cannot see the truck's side mirrors. What does this indicate?

  1. The car is in a safe position
  2. Nothing significant
  3. The truck driver cannot see the car
  4. The truck is about to change lanes safely

Answer: C — The truck driver cannot see the car

If you cannot see its mirrors, the truck driver cannot see you.

19. A driver reaches the end of a no-passing zone marked by a solid yellow line. What does that alone indicate?

  1. A new speed limit begins
  2. The road becomes a divided highway
  3. It only means better visibility, not that passing is safe
  4. Passing is now guaranteed to be safe

Answer: C — It only means better visibility, not that passing is safe

The end of a no-passing zone only means better visibility.

20. Outside city limits, how far should a parked vehicle be visible in each direction?

  1. 150 feet
  2. 300 feet
  3. 200 feet
  4. 100 feet

Answer: C — 200 feet

Be visible for 200 feet each way when parked outside city limits.

21. How close to a fire hydrant is a driver prohibited from parking?

  1. 20 feet
  2. 10 feet
  3. 15 feet
  4. 30 feet

Answer: C — 15 feet

Do not park within 15 feet of a hydrant.

22. A driver parks in a handicapped space. Besides towing, what fine applies?

  1. $250
  2. $50
  3. $25
  4. $100

Answer: D — $100

Parking in a handicapped space is a $100 misdemeanor and towing.

23. A curb is painted red. What does this mean for stopping there?

  1. Passengers may be picked up or dropped off briefly
  2. No stopping at all
  3. Parking is allowed for up to 20 minutes
  4. Loading is allowed while staying with the car

Answer: B — No stopping at all

Red curbs mean no stopping at all.

24. When parallel parking, how close should a driver's vehicle end up to the curb?

  1. Within 18 inches
  2. Within 5 feet
  3. Within 3 feet
  4. Within 6 inches

Answer: A — Within 18 inches

Parallel parking should end within 18 inches of the curb.

25. A sign at an interstate entrance ramp reads "Lane Added." What does this mean for merging?

  1. Entering traffic must yield to an emergency vehicle
  2. The ramp becomes a new lane with no merge required
  3. Entering traffic must merge into the right lane
  4. The ramp is closed ahead

Answer: B — The ramp becomes a new lane with no merge required

A Lane Added sign means the ramp becomes a new lane with no merge.

26. On the interstate in normal conditions, how much following distance is recommended?

  1. One second
  2. Four seconds
  3. Two seconds
  4. Six seconds

Answer: C — Two seconds

Keep at least two seconds back normally, four in bad weather, at night, and on high-speed rural sections.

27. During what morning hours are inbound interstate HOV lanes typically restricted to high-occupancy vehicles?

  1. 7 to 9 a.m.
  2. 5 to 7 a.m.
  3. 6 to 8 a.m.
  4. 8 to 10 a.m.

Answer: A — 7 to 9 a.m.

HOV lanes are reserved during peak hours of 7 to 9 a.m. inbound.

28. A solo driver merges briefly into an HOV lane just to pass another vehicle during restricted hours. What is the consequence?

  1. No penalty since it was brief
  2. A $50 fine plus costs
  3. A $100 fine plus costs
  4. License suspension

Answer: B — A $50 fine plus costs

Solo drivers, even passing, face a $50 fine plus costs.

29. A driver's vehicle breaks down on the interstate. Where should the driver go and what should they do?

  1. Move to the right shoulder, turn on flashers, and stay near the vehicle away from traffic
  2. Stay inside the vehicle in the travel lane with hazards on
  3. Walk along the interstate to find help
  4. Move to the left shoulder near the median for safety

Answer: A — Move to the right shoulder, turn on flashers, and stay near the vehicle away from traffic

Move to the right shoulder, turn on the flashers, and stay near the vehicle away from traffic; never walk along the interstate.

30. What number can a driver dial for a free connection to the Highway Patrol on a Tennessee interstate?

  1. *HELP
  2. 511
  3. *911
  4. *THP

Answer: D — *THP

Dial *THP (*847) for a free connection to the Highway Patrol.

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