2024 Tennessee Permit Test 9
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. 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.
18. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
Explanation
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.
19. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
Explanation
When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should begin the turn from the far left lane.
20. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:
Explanation
Even if your vehicle is properly equipped with mirrors, there are blind spots that cannot be seen by using the mirrors. Before changing lanes, look over your shoulder to check these areas.
21. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:
Explanation
When there is a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line in the center of the road, passing is permitted from the side of the road next to the broken line.
22. Slow-moving vehicles are required to turn or safely and legally pull off the roadway when there are ____ vehicles in line behind them.
Explanation
When driving a slow-moving vehicle, you must turn or pull off the roadway if five or more vehicles are lined up behind you. Merge safely back onto the roadway once the other vehicles have passed.
23. The two-second rule holds true when driving at:
Explanation
The two-second rule holds true when driving at any speed on state and US highways with moderate speed limits. However, during inclement weather, interstate highway driving, and night driving, your following distance should be increased to a minimum of four seconds to supplement the increased stopping distances.
24. If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:
Explanation
