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Tennessee DMV driver's license practice test 3

This Tennessee driver's license test has 25 questions written from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Section C-1: Defensive Driving and Other Precautions (2), Section B-6: Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions (2), and Section C-2: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle (2). You begin with: "A white sign with a red circle and diagonal line over a symbol means:" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

A white sign with a red circle and diagonal line over a symbol means:

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual.

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  1. Question 1: A white sign with a red circle and diagonal line over a symbol means:

    • A. The action shown is coming up ahead
    • B. The action shown is not allowed
    • C. The action shown is allowed at certain hours

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals

  2. Question 2: At a yield sign with no other cars coming, what must you do?

    • A. Keep your speed and merge right away
    • B. Slow down and enter with caution
    • C. Come to a full stop every time

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals

  3. Question 3: Which can you usually do faster to avoid a crash?

    • A. Stop the car
    • B. Both take the same time
    • C. Turn the car

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section C-2: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle

  4. Question 4: At a BAC of .17, how much more likely are you to cause a crash?

    • A. 50 times
    • B. 25 times
    • C. 7 times

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

  5. Question 5: What can sober up a person who has been drinking?

    • A. Only time
    • B. A cold shower and some exercise
    • C. A few cups of strong black coffee

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

  6. Question 6: In normal daylight, headlights make your vehicle visible from:

    • A. The same distance as without them
    • B. Half the distance
    • C. Twice the distance

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-1: Getting Familiar With Your Vehicle

  7. Question 7: Why avoid dark sunglasses or tinted contacts at night?

    • A. They make oncoming headlights brighter
    • B. They are illegal after sunset
    • C. They cut the light you need to see

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section C-2: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle

  8. Question 8: You're on a one-way street and plan to turn left. Where should you make your approach?

    • A. From the middle lane of the street
    • B. From the lane next to the right curb
    • C. From the lane farthest to the left

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-4: Rules of the Road

  9. Question 9: You're stopped at a red light when an ambulance approaches. The light turns green. You should:

    • A. Go on green and then pull over
    • B. Stay put until the ambulance has passed
    • C. Pull into the intersection to make room

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-4: Rules of the Road

  10. Question 10: Your doctor prescribed a sedative. Can that be a defense to a DUI charge?

    • A. Yes, if you took the dose on the label
    • B. No, a prescription is no defense
    • C. Yes, if you carry the prescription

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

  11. Question 11: Rain requires you to keep your windshield wipers on. What does Tennessee law say about headlights?

    • A. They are optional in daylight
    • B. Use parking lights instead
    • C. They must be on

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-4: Rules of the Road

  12. Question 12: Reaction time and coordination are impaired at a BAC as low as:

    • A. .08
    • B. .02
    • C. .15

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

  13. Question 13: Two people weigh the same and drink the same amount. Who shows signs of intoxication first?

    • A. Neither, since their weight is the same
    • B. The one with less body fat
    • C. The one with more body fat

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

  14. Question 14: A yellow background on a road sign usually means:

    • A. Stop, yield, or wrong way
    • B. A general warning
    • C. Construction or maintenance ahead

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals

  15. Question 15: When are children at greatest risk around school buses?

    • A. While the bus is on the interstate
    • B. While riding inside the bus
    • C. When getting on or off the bus

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section C-3: Sharing the Road Safely

  16. Question 16: A 17-year-old is caught driving with a BAC of .02. What are the penalties for underage driving while impaired?

    • A. Six months without a license and a $50 fine
    • B. A warning letter and a safety class
    • C. One year without a license and a $250 fine

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-7: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

  17. Question 17: Why look left first when approaching an intersection?

    • A. To make sure cross traffic from the left is yielding
    • B. Because the law requires it only on one-way streets
    • C. Because traffic from the right always has the right-of-way

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-4: Rules of the Road

  18. Question 18: An adult with 6 to 11 points in 12 months receives:

    • A. An advisory letter
    • B. A notice of proposed suspension
    • C. A required road test

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-8: Driving Responsibilities

  19. Question 19: About how often should you check your rearview mirror?

    • A. Only when changing lanes
    • B. About every 10 seconds
    • C. About once a minute

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section C-1: Defensive Driving and Other Precautions

  20. Question 20: What should you do when you pass a STOP AHEAD warning sign?

    • A. Start slowing down
    • B. Keep your speed until you see the stop sign
    • C. Stop right beside the warning sign

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals

  21. Question 21: When is pavement especially slippery?

    • A. When it first starts to rain
    • B. Right after the rain stops
    • C. After it has rained for several hours

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-6: Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions

  22. Question 22: Most cars can be swept away in how much moving water?

    • A. Only water over the car's roof
    • B. 4 to 5 feet
    • C. 18 to 24 inches

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-6: Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions

  23. Question 23: A red ALL WAY plate under a stop sign means:

    • A. You may turn right without stopping
    • B. All traffic coming to the intersection must stop
    • C. Only traffic on the main road may skip the stop here

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals

  24. Question 24: A reverse turn sign warns of two turns in opposite directions that are:

    • A. Less than 600 feet apart
    • B. Separated by a stop sign
    • C. More than half a mile apart

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B-3: Traffic Signs and Signals

  25. Question 25: An oncoming truck and parked cars are on either side of you. What should you do?

    • A. Leave a little more room on the truck's side
    • B. Drive as close to the parked cars as you can
    • C. Drive as close to the truck as you can

    Source:Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section C-1: Defensive Driving and Other Precautions

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