2024 Tennessee Permit Test 3
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. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that there is an intersection with a side road ahead.
10. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
Explanation
If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.
11. Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
Explanation
When making any turn, turn from the lane closest to the direction you wish to travel into the first available legal lane. If you are making a left turn from a one-way street, this means that you would make the turn from the lane nearest to the left curb.
12. You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:
Explanation
It is not always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle. However, you can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by maintaining a steady speed and signaling turns, lane changes, and deceleration in advance.
13. If you approach an intersection and you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn, you should:
Explanation
You should never try to make a turn from the wrong lane. If you aren’t in the proper lane, drive to the next intersection and make the turn from the proper lane there. Circle back if necessary.
14. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to where pedestrians may be crossing. If a pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk marked with this sign, drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian is no longer in the crosswalk.
15. At a school crossing sign, you should:
Explanation
Pentagonal signs mean you are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. When you see these signs, be alert and prepare to stop.
16. If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should:
Explanation
