2024 Tennessee Permit Test 21
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. A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:
Explanation
A steady green traffic light indicates that the driver may continue through the intersection. The driver should yield to traffic or pedestrians already in the intersection and proceed when the intersection is clear.
10. When you see this road sign, you should:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that a divided highway is beginning and cars should keep to the right.
11. Which of the following statements is correct?
Explanation
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating. You should apply the brakes gently with increasing pressure so that your vehicle stops gradually and smoothly.
12. It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:
Explanation
With decreased visibility and the glare of oncoming headlights, you cannot see as far ahead at night as you can during the day. Always use headlights and exercise caution when driving in the dark.
13. When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
Explanation
Do not pass unless you have enough space to return to the driving lane. Before you return to the driving lane, be sure you have enough room between yourself and the vehicle you have passed. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane.
14. By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:
Explanation
Tennessee law requires that all automobiles have both a regular foot brake and a parking brake.
15. If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:
Explanation
If you notice that the road ahead is covered by heavy smoke, reduce your speed immediately, drive as far as possible to the right, and stop off the roadway. Only then should you determine if it is safe for you to continue. Remember that certain kinds of smoke can irritate your eyes and lungs or even kill you.
16. When driving in work zones, you should:
Explanation
