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Tennessee DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free Tennessee practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual. The sections it covers most 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). To start, you'll answer this: "What is the minimum speed in the right lane of a Tennessee interstate?" Explanations follow every answer.

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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

What is the minimum speed in the right lane of a Tennessee interstate?

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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: What is the minimum speed in the right lane of a Tennessee interstate?

    • A. 35 mph
    • B. 45 mph
    • C. 55 mph

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

  2. Question 2: Diamond-shaped signs call for what?

    • A. A lane you must use to exit
    • B. Caution and usually a slower speed
    • C. A full stop at the next corner ahead

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

  3. Question 3: Which two abilities does the manual call most important to driving, and both are hurt by small amounts of alcohol?

    • A. Strength and balance
    • B. Hearing and reaction time
    • C. Judgment and vision

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

  4. Question 4: Where is the triangular NO PASSING ZONE sign placed?

    • A. On the right shoulder at the zone's end
    • B. Hanging over the center of the lane
    • C. On the left side of the road

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

  5. Question 5: A curve warning sign is used for curves with a recommended speed of:

    • A. Between 30 and 55 mph
    • B. 30 mph or less, like a turn
    • C. Above 55 mph only

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

  6. Question 6: When is the best time to decide not to drive after drinking?

    • A. When you're ready to leave
    • B. After your first drink, when you feel it
    • C. Before you start drinking

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

  7. Question 7: What colors are interstate route marker signs?

    • A. Black numbers on a white shield
    • B. Green with white letters
    • C. Blue and red

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

  8. Question 8: What is the basic rule for safe night driving?

    • A. Drive 10 mph under the posted limit
    • B. Always use high beams outside the city
    • C. Never outrun your headlights

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

  9. Question 9: At 55 mph, about how long does it take to pass a single vehicle?

    • A. About 30 seconds
    • B. About 3 seconds
    • C. About 10 seconds

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

  10. Question 10: When a train is coming, you must stop how far from the tracks?

    • A. Between 15 and 50 feet
    • B. At least 100 feet away
    • C. Between 5 and 10 feet

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

  11. Question 11: At a BAC of .10, how much more likely are you to cause a crash than when sober?

    • A. Seven times
    • B. Twice
    • C. Fifty times

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

  12. Question 12: Why does alcohol make it harder to judge depth and distance?

    • A. You become more sensitive to bright colors
    • B. Each eye gets a slightly different picture
    • C. Your pupils stay wide open in daylight

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

  13. Question 13: How often should you clean your headlights and windows inside and out?

    • A. Once a year at inspection
    • B. At least once a month
    • C. Only when they look dirty

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

  14. Question 14: What should you do at a runaway truck ramp?

    • A. Never stop or park there
    • B. Use it to turn around if you miss an exit
    • C. Park there to check your map

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

  15. Question 15: You plan to turn into a driveway just past an intersection. When should you signal?

    • A. Only after you pass the driveway
    • B. Once you are in the intersection
    • C. Before you reach the intersection

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

  16. Question 16: A sign with a brown background usually points you toward what?

    • A. Recreation or cultural points of interest
    • B. Hospitals, police stations, and rest areas
    • C. Construction work and detours ahead

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

  17. Question 17: In daytime, you must turn on headlights when you can't clearly see people or vehicles at what distance?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 200 feet
    • C. 1,000 feet

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

  18. Question 18: A tractor ahead swings wide to the left. What might it be about to do?

    • A. Turn around in the road
    • B. Turn right
    • C. Pull over to let you pass

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

  19. Question 19: At a crossing with flashing lights and a gate, when must you stop?

    • A. Only once the gate is all the way down and locked
    • B. Only if you can actually see or hear a train coming
    • C. As soon as the lights begin to flash

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

  20. Question 20: About how much of your information about the road comes through your eyes?

    • A. 50 percent
    • B. 90 percent
    • C. 25 percent

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

  21. Question 21: A collision with a deer seems unavoidable. What should you do?

    • A. Swerve hard into the other lane
    • B. Stay on the road and don't swerve
    • C. Flash your headlights to scare it

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

  22. Question 22: Where does the manual suggest practicing ABS stops?

    • A. The interstate shoulder
    • B. A quiet residential street
    • C. A big, empty parking lot

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

  23. Question 23: Which type of insurance covers damage to your own vehicle?

    • A. Collision insurance
    • B. Uninsured motorist insurance
    • C. Liability insurance

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

  24. Question 24: Alcohol reduces your ability to see clearly at night by:

    • A. More than half
    • B. Only if you drink more than four drinks
    • C. About 10 percent

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

  25. Question 25: How soon after a drink does alcohol start entering the bloodstream?

    • A. Within one to two minutes
    • B. After about half an hour
    • C. Only after the stomach is empty

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

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