Tennessee printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. This eight-sided sign faces your lane. What must you do before proceeding?

   1. A.Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe.
   2. B.Keep moving slowly if you see no traffic.
   3. C.Stop only when someone approaches from your right.

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2. 2. You approach a YIELD sign while vehicles are crossing your intended path. What should you do?

   1. A.Enter slowly so crossing traffic can adjust.
   2. B.Slow down and stop if necessary to give way.
   3. C.Sound the horn before driving through.

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3. 3. What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warn you about?

   1. A.The end of a divided highway.
   2. B.A road closed to motor vehicles.
   3. C.A railroad crossing ahead.

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4. 4. A crossbuck has a sign showing three tracks. After a train passes, what should you check?

   1. A.That another train is not approaching on any of the other tracks.
   2. B.Whether the first train has sounded its horn again.
   3. C.Whether the driver behind you has started moving.

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5. 5. An orange sign warns that a traffic lane is closed ahead. What should you expect?

   1. A.A permanent increase in the speed limit.
   2. B.A work area with temporary traffic directions.
   3. C.An unrestricted lane for passing slow vehicles.

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6. 6. A traffic light is flashing red rather than showing a steady red. How should you respond?

   1. A.Slow down and continue without stopping.
   2. B.Wait until the light changes to flashing green.
   3. C.Make a full stop, yield, and continue when safe.

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7. 7. What should you do when an intersection signal flashes yellow?

   1. A.Reduce speed and proceed cautiously.
   2. B.Stop and wait for the light to turn green.
   3. C.Maintain speed because crossing traffic cannot enter.

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8. 8. Your signal turns green, but a vehicle is still clearing the intersection. What is the correct response?

   1. A.Enter and make the other vehicle stop.
   2. B.Wait until your path is clear.
   3. C.Drive around it on whichever side is open.

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9. 9. You are approaching an intersection when the light turns yellow, and you can stop safely. What should you do?

   1. A.Accelerate so you can beat the red light.
   2. B.Continue because yellow gives turning traffic priority.
   3. C.Come to a smooth stop before the intersection.

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10. 10. Your left-turn lane has a red arrow while the through lanes have green. What should you do?

    1. A.Remain stopped for the left turn.
    2. B.Turn left if the oncoming lane looks empty.
    3. C.Follow the first through vehicle into the turn.

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11. 11. A flashing yellow left arrow faces you. When may you turn?

    1. A.As soon as the arrow flashes because the turn is protected.
    2. B.After yielding to oncoming traffic and people crossing your path.
    3. C.After every oncoming vehicle has stopped at a red light.

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12. 12. The traffic signals at an intersection have lost power and no officer is directing traffic. How should drivers handle it?

    1. A.Let the road with more lanes have automatic priority.
    2. B.Drive through if the vehicle ahead does so.
    3. C.Treat it as an all-way stop.

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13. 13. Yellow lines between traffic lanes usually separate vehicles traveling in which directions?

    1. A.Opposite directions.
    2. B.The same direction.
    3. C.Toward a parking area.

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14. 14. A broken yellow line is on your side of the center marking, with a solid yellow line on the other side. What does this allow?

    1. A.Passing without checking for approaching vehicles.
    2. B.Passing when the way is clear and the pass can be completed safely.
    3. C.Using the opposing lane as a regular travel lane.

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15. 15. What does a broken white line between two lanes normally permit?

    1. A.Travel in opposite directions in either lane.
    2. B.Parking along either side of the line.
    3. C.A lane change when it is safe.

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16. 16. Your lane is marked with a curved left arrow and ONLY. You wanted to go straight. What should you do from that lane?

    1. A.Make the required left turn when permitted.
    2. B.Go straight after signaling right.
    3. C.Stop in the intersection and wait to merge.

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17. 17. At an all-way stop, a car from the side has stopped before you arrive. Who normally proceeds first?

    1. A.Your car because it is going straight.
    2. B.The car that reached the stop first.
    3. C.The larger of the two vehicles.

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18. 18. You and another driver reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. The other vehicle is on your right. What should you do?

    1. A.Proceed because you do not have a stop sign.
    2. B.Wave and enter before the other driver.
    3. C.Yield to the vehicle on your right.

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19. 19. Your road ends at a T intersection without signals or signs. What must you do before entering the continuing road?

    1. A.Yield to traffic from both directions on the continuing road.
    2. B.Yield to vehicles from the left but not the right.
    3. C.Take priority over traffic turning toward your road.

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20. 20. You want to turn left on a circular green light. An oncoming car is going straight. What should you do?

    1. A.Turn because you entered the intersection first.
    2. B.Wait for the oncoming car to pass before turning.
    3. C.Ask the oncoming car to stop by sounding your horn.

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