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Card 1 · Signs and signals
This eight-sided sign faces your lane. What must you do before proceeding?
FHWA MUTCD / Standard Highway Signs — source and adaptations in /signs/LICENSES.md
Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe.
Keep moving slowly if you see no traffic.
Stop only when someone approaches from your right.
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Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe.
A STOP sign requires a complete stop, including when the intersection looks empty. Check for traffic and pedestrians before moving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 36 — Octagon Shape — Stop. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 2 · Signs and signals
You approach a YIELD sign while vehicles are crossing your intended path. What should you do?
FHWA MUTCD / Standard Highway Signs — source and adaptations in /signs/LICENSES.md
Enter slowly so crossing traffic can adjust.
Slow down and stop if necessary to give way.
Sound the horn before driving through.
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Correct answer: Slow down and stop if necessary to give way.
Yielding means allowing conflicting traffic to go first. You must stop when slowing alone will not provide a safe gap.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 36 — Triangular Shape — Yield. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 3 · Signs and signals
What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warn you about?
FHWA — Standard Highway Signs / reviewed local presentation
The end of a divided highway.
A road closed to motor vehicles.
A railroad crossing ahead.
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Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead.
The round sign warns in advance of railroad tracks. Reduce speed, look and listen, and be ready to stop.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 36 — Round Shape — Railroad Ahead. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 4 · Signs and signals
A crossbuck has a sign showing three tracks. After a train passes, what should you check?
That another train is not approaching on any of the other tracks.
Whether the first train has sounded its horn again.
Whether the driver behind you has started moving.
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Correct answer: That another train is not approaching on any of the other tracks.
One train can hide another. Do not cross until all tracks are clear and any active crossing warnings have ended.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 36 — Broad X Shape — Railroad Here. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 5 · Signs and signals
An orange sign warns that a traffic lane is closed ahead. What should you expect?
A permanent increase in the speed limit.
A work area with temporary traffic directions.
An unrestricted lane for passing slow vehicles.
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Correct answer: A work area with temporary traffic directions.
Orange signs identify construction, maintenance or related temporary operations. Follow the directions and watch for workers and equipment.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 39 — Work Area Signs. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 6 · Signs and signals
A traffic light is flashing red rather than showing a steady red. How should you respond?
Slow down and continue without stopping.
Wait until the light changes to flashing green.
Make a full stop, yield, and continue when safe.
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Correct answer: Make a full stop, yield, and continue when safe.
A flashing red signal is handled like a stop sign. It requires a full stop before checking for a safe opportunity to proceed.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Traffic Signals — Flashing Red. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 7 · Signs and signals
What should you do when an intersection signal flashes yellow?
Reduce speed and proceed cautiously.
Stop and wait for the light to turn green.
Maintain speed because crossing traffic cannot enter.
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Correct answer: Reduce speed and proceed cautiously.
Flashing yellow warns you to use caution. Check the intersection and adjust your speed to the situation.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Traffic Signals — Flashing Yellow. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 8 · Signs and signals
Your signal turns green, but a vehicle is still clearing the intersection. What is the correct response?
Enter and make the other vehicle stop.
Wait until your path is clear.
Drive around it on whichever side is open.
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Correct answer: Wait until your path is clear.
Green permits movement only when safe. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Traffic Signals — Green. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 9 · Signs and signals
You are approaching an intersection when the light turns yellow, and you can stop safely. What should you do?
Accelerate so you can beat the red light.
Continue because yellow gives turning traffic priority.
Come to a smooth stop before the intersection.
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Correct answer: Come to a smooth stop before the intersection.
Yellow warns that red will follow. Stop if you can do so safely; do not accelerate to race the signal.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Traffic Signals — Yellow. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 10 · Signs and signals
Your left-turn lane has a red arrow while the through lanes have green. What should you do?
Remain stopped for the left turn.
Turn left if the oncoming lane looks empty.
Follow the first through vehicle into the turn.
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Correct answer: Remain stopped for the left turn.
A red arrow prohibits the indicated turn. A green signal for a different lane does not authorize your movement.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Protected Arrows. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 11 · Signs and signals
A flashing yellow left arrow faces you. When may you turn?
As soon as the arrow flashes because the turn is protected.
After yielding to oncoming traffic and people crossing your path.
After every oncoming vehicle has stopped at a red light.
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Correct answer: After yielding to oncoming traffic and people crossing your path.
A flashing yellow arrow permits a turn when a safe gap exists. Unlike a protected green arrow, it requires yielding to conflicting traffic.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Permissive Arrows. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 12 · Signs and signals
The traffic signals at an intersection have lost power and no officer is directing traffic. How should drivers handle it?
Let the road with more lanes have automatic priority.
Drive through if the vehicle ahead does so.
Treat it as an all-way stop.
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Correct answer: Treat it as an all-way stop.
Tennessee directs drivers to treat a nonworking signal as an all-way stop. Stop completely and follow the applicable yielding rules.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 41 — Malfunctioning Traffic Light (continues on p. 42). · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 13 · Signs and markings
Yellow lines between traffic lanes usually separate vehicles traveling in which directions?
Opposite directions.
The same direction.
Toward a parking area.
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Correct answer: Opposite directions.
Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic. White lane lines generally separate lanes moving in the same direction.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 42 — General Principles of Pavement Lane Markings — Yellow Lane Markings. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 14 · Signs and markings
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?
Passing without checking for approaching vehicles.
Passing when the way is clear and the pass can be completed safely.
Using the opposing lane as a regular travel lane.
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Correct answer: Passing when the way is clear and the pass can be completed safely.
The broken line allows passing from your side when safe. Return before the passing zone ends and do not interfere with approaching traffic.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 43 — Yellow Lane Markings — solid and broken yellow. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 15 · Signs and markings
What does a broken white line between two lanes normally permit?
Travel in opposite directions in either lane.
Parking along either side of the line.
A lane change when it is safe.
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Correct answer: A lane change when it is safe.
Broken white lines separate same-direction lanes and permit safe lane changes. Check mirrors, blind spots and surrounding traffic first.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 43 — White Lane Markings. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 16 · Signs and markings
Your lane is marked with a curved left arrow and ONLY. You wanted to go straight. What should you do from that lane?
Make the required left turn when permitted.
Go straight after signaling right.
Stop in the intersection and wait to merge.
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Correct answer: Make the required left turn when permitted.
An arrow with ONLY makes the indicated movement mandatory. Do not continue straight from a turn-only lane.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 43 — Turn Lane Arrow. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 17 · Right-of-way and turns
At an all-way stop, a car from the side has stopped before you arrive. Who normally proceeds first?
Your car because it is going straight.
The car that reached the stop first.
The larger of the two vehicles.
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Correct answer: The car that reached the stop first.
After all required stops, arrival order normally determines priority. Continue only when the other driver is yielding and the way is clear.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 54 — Yielding at Intersections — All-Way Stops. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 18 · Right-of-way and turns
You and another driver reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. The other vehicle is on your right. What should you do?
Proceed because you do not have a stop sign.
Wave and enter before the other driver.
Yield to the vehicle on your right.
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Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right.
When vehicles arrive together at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left yields to the one on the right.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 54 — Yielding at Intersections — uncontrolled intersections. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 19 · Right-of-way and turns
Your road ends at a T intersection without signals or signs. What must you do before entering the continuing road?
Yield to traffic from both directions on the continuing road.
Yield to vehicles from the left but not the right.
Take priority over traffic turning toward your road.
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Correct answer: Yield to traffic from both directions on the continuing road.
Traffic on the ending road yields to vehicles on the continuing roadway. Look in both directions and wait for a safe gap.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 54 — Yielding at Intersections — T intersections. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
Card 20 · Right-of-way and turns
You want to turn left on a circular green light. An oncoming car is going straight. What should you do?
Turn because you entered the intersection first.
Wait for the oncoming car to pass before turning.
Ask the oncoming car to stop by sounding your horn.
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Correct answer: Wait for the oncoming car to pass before turning.
Without a protected turn arrow, a left-turning driver yields to opposing traffic going straight or turning right.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (publication notice July 1, 2022; file retrieved September 14, 2026), p. 54 — Yielding at Intersections — left turns. · Original question review: 2026-09-14
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