This eight-sided sign faces your lane. What must you do before proceeding?
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), printed page 36 (physical PDF 50) — Octagon Shape — Stop. ↗
You approach a YIELD sign while vehicles are crossing your intended path. What should you do?
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), printed page 36 (physical PDF 50) — Triangular Shape — Yield. ↗
What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warn you about?
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), printed page 36 (physical PDF 50) — Round Shape — Railroad Ahead. ↗
A crossbuck has a sign showing three tracks. After a train passes, what should you check?
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), printed page 36 (physical PDF 50) — Broad X Shape — Railroad Here. ↗
An orange sign warns that a traffic lane is closed ahead. What should you expect?
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), printed page 39 (physical PDF 53) — Work Area Signs. ↗
A traffic light is flashing red rather than showing a steady red. How should you respond?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Traffic Signals — Flashing Red. ↗
What should you do when an intersection signal flashes yellow?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Traffic Signals — Flashing Yellow. ↗
Your signal turns green, but a vehicle is still clearing the intersection. What is the correct response?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Traffic Signals — Green. ↗
You are approaching an intersection when the light turns yellow, and you can stop safely. What should you do?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Traffic Signals — Yellow. ↗
Your left-turn lane has a red arrow while the through lanes have green. What should you do?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Protected Arrows. ↗
A flashing yellow left arrow faces you. When may you turn?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Permissive Arrows. ↗
The traffic signals at an intersection have lost power and no officer is directing traffic. How should drivers handle it?
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), printed page 41 (physical PDF 55) — Malfunctioning Traffic Light (continues on printed page 42). ↗
