2024 Tennessee Permit Test 19
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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17. A driver license may be revoked or suspended for:
Explanation
There are number of causes for which a person's license can be revoked or suspended in Tennessee. Among these are fraudulently altering a driver license or receiving 12 or more points on a driving record within a 12-month period. Drivers under age 18 may receive notice of license suspension or revocation if they acquire six points within a 12-month period.
18. When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:
Explanation
A traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow light indicates that you should be alert and proceed with caution. Slow down when approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal.
20. Signs with orange backgrounds are:
Explanation
The color orange is used only for construction and maintenance warning signs.
21. If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:
Explanation
If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up in the travel lane or on the shoulder. Continue to drive to the next exit or crossroad. Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing toward them on the roadway and doing so will likely cause a collision.
22. If you have had three beers within the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream?
Explanation
It takes about three hours to cancel the intoxicating effects of three drinks.
23. When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:
Explanation
When you are turning left from a two-way street, begin in the lane closest to the centerline and start your turn just before the front of your car reaches the center of the intersection. Do not cut the corner. Steering hand-over-hand, turn into the first available legal lane.
24. When you see this sign, you should stop and:
Explanation