2024 Tennessee Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Tennessee. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Tennessee please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/tennessee/car.
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9. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
Explanation
A number of drugs can impair your ability to drive, including depressant medications like tranquilizers and sedatives; over-the-counter cough syrups, cold tablets, and allergy medications (which may contain impairing substances like alcohol, codeine, or antihistamines); and illegal drugs.
10. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Explanation
Blind spots are areas that a driver cannot see if they look in their mirrors. Large trucks have large blind spots that drivers of other vehicles should avoid.
11. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
Explanation
Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.
12. The law states that upon a second DUI conviction, the violator will serve not less than:
Explanation
A second DUI conviction is punishable by a jail sentence of between 45 days and 11 months, 29 days.
13. What message will be found on a red octagon-shaped sign?
Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "stop." You must always come to a complete stop at this sign.
14. Changing from one lane to another is best done:
Explanation
You should always change lanes gradually and carefully. Only change lanes when necessary. Every lane change increases the possibility of a traffic accident.
15. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign informs drivers that they are leaving a divided roadway and approaching a two-way highway.
16. You drive defensively when you:
Explanation