Tennessee DMV driver's license practice test 2
Practice for the Tennessee written test with 25 free questions based on the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual. Most of them come from Section C-2: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle (4), Section B-2: Tennessee Safety Belt Laws (2), and Section B-6: Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions (2). Question 1 asks: "Which vehicle must stop at every railroad crossing, even with no signals active?" Every answer comes with an explanation, and you don't need an account.
Checked on
- Questions
- 25
- Passing score
- 80% (20 of 25)
- Mistakes allowed
- 5
- Official handbook
- Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
Practice questions
Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered
Which vehicle must stop at every railroad crossing, even with no signals active?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual.
- Section B-2: Tennessee Safety Belt Laws2 questions
- Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals6 questions
- Section B-4: Rules of the Road2 questions
- Section B-5: Interstate Driving1 question
- Section B-6: Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions2 questions
- Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving6 questions
- Section B-8: Driving Responsibilities2 questions
- Section C-2: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle4 questions
All 25 questions on this test
Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.
Question 1: Which vehicle must stop at every railroad crossing, even with no signals active?
- A. A school bus with no passengers
- B. Any car with more than two people
- C. A pickup truck pulling a trailer
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 2: On a first DUI conviction, the minimum jail time rises to 7 days when the BAC is at least:
- A. 0.08
- B. 0.20
- C. 0.15
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 3: A driver under 18 gets a notice of proposed suspension after how many points in 12 months?
- A. 12 or more
- B. 1 or more
- C. 6 or more
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-8: Driving Responsibilities
Question 4: A child under one year old, or under 20 pounds, must ride in:
- A. A forward-facing car seat
- B. A booster seat with a seat belt
- C. A rear-facing car seat
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-2: Tennessee Safety Belt Laws
Question 5: On long trips, take a break and get out of the car at least every:
- A. Four hours or 250 miles
- B. Two hours or 100 miles
- C. Eight hours or 400 miles
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-5: Interstate Driving
Question 6: Which DUI conviction becomes a Class E felony?
- A. Any conviction with a BAC over 0.20
- B. The fourth or later conviction
- C. The second conviction
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 7: An orange triangle with red reflective borders on the back of a vehicle means:
- A. It is carrying hazardous materials
- B. It is an emergency vehicle at work
- C. It is a slow-moving vehicle
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals
Question 8: It is unlawful to drive slower than 55 mph in which interstate lane, unless traffic prevents it?
- A. The left-most lane
- B. The right-most lane
- C. Any lane in a work zone
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 9: A LEFT LANE ENDS sign tells drivers in that lane to:
- A. Stop and wait for a gap to open up
- B. Signal and merge right
- C. Use the shoulder to keep going
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals
Question 10: You notice yellow lines on your right and white on your left. What does this mean?
- A. You are in a reversible lane
- B. You are in a center turn lane
- C. You are going the wrong way
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals
Question 11: Stiff penalties start at what BAC for drivers under 21?
- A. As low as .02
- B. Only at .08, like adults
- C. At .05 and above
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 12: In an ABS emergency stop, the pedal pulses and makes noise. You should:
- A. Ease off because something is wrong
- B. Pump the pedal to help it
- C. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
Question 13: If you must choose, is it generally better to turn off the road or crash head-on?
- A. Crash head-on, since it's more predictable
- B. Turn off the road
- C. Stop in your lane and wait
Question 14: Red is used as the background color on which of these signs?
- A. Speed limits and lane-use rules
- B. STOP, DO NOT ENTER, and WRONG WAY
- C. School zones and pedestrian crossings
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals
Question 15: To avoid the glare of oncoming headlights, you should:
- A. Watch the right edge of the road
- B. Look straight at the headlights
- C. Flash your high beams at the driver
Question 16: What three options do you have to avoid a collision?
- A. Brake, swerve, or close your eyes
- B. Stop, turn, or speed up
- C. Honk, flash, or signal
Question 17: About how much alcohol can the liver oxidize in an hour?
- A. About half a drink
- B. About one drink
- C. About three drinks
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 18: How long is a license revoked after a first DUI conviction?
- A. 6 months
- B. 2 years
- C. 1 year
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 19: The law requires headlights that let you see a person on the road at least how far ahead?
- A. 200 feet
- B. 500 feet
- C. 50 feet
Question 20: How do the penalties for a DUI on drugs compare with a DUI on alcohol?
- A. They are the same
- B. They are heavier for any illegal drug
- C. They are lighter for prescription drugs
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 21: Failing to stop at a railroad crossing when required adds how many points?
- A. 8
- B. 5
- C. 3
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-8: Driving Responsibilities
Question 22: The warning sign for a sharp turn (not a curve) marks turns with a recommended speed of:
- A. 30 mph or less
- B. Between 30 and 55 mph
- C. 45 mph or less at night
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals
Question 23: What does a green background on a sign mean?
- A. A law you must obey, like a speed limit
- B. A general warning about the road conditions ahead
- C. Guidance, such as directions and mileposts
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals
Question 24: Proper use of lap and shoulder belts reduces the risk of fatal injury to front-seat car occupants by:
- A. 10 percent
- B. 45 percent
- C. 90 percent
Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-2: Tennessee Safety Belt Laws
Question 25: When is the peak season for deer-car crashes?
- A. Mid-summer
- B. Spring
- C. Fall
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