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Tennessee Permit Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the fine for littering in Tennessee during the driving exam?
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A
Up to $500
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B
Up to $1,000
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C
Up to $2,000
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D
No fine is imposed
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off the engine
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B
Pull the handbrake immediately
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C
Pump the brake pedal and downshift to lower gears
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D
Steer toward the nearest curb
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the message conveyed by the sign with a railway track symbol?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop sign ahead
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B
Railroad crossing ahead
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C
Construction ahead
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D
General warning
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How should you handle a tire blowout while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to regain control
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B
Hold the steering wheel steady, brake gently, and pull off the road
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C
Shift into neutral and coast to a stop
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D
Brake hard and steer to the nearest exit
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How should you adjust your driving in adverse weather conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at the normal speed limit
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B
Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use headlights
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C
Turn off your headlights for better visibility
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D
Stay in the left lane to avoid sliding
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When is it safe to drive in fog?
Choose one answer below.
A
When visibility is clear and you can see at least 500 feet ahead
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B
When using high beams
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C
When fog lights are on
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D
Driving is never safe in fog
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What should you do when taking any medication before driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your window open and drive more slowly
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B
Have someone follow you home
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C
Consult your doctor about the effects
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D
Get a good night's sleep
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the speed limit on rural interstates in Tennessee?
Choose one answer below.
A
65 mph
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B
70 mph
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C
75 mph
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D
55 mph
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which aspect of safety does the GDL program emphasize for young drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
High-speed driving
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B
Distracted driving
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C
Driving under the influence
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D
Experience and skill development
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is one requirement before obtaining a full Class D license in Tennessee?
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing a written traffic sign test
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B
Having a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving experience
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C
Completing a driver’s education course
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D
Attending a defensive driving class
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What are the required safety equipment items in a vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Seat belts, working lights, and a spare tire
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B
Reflectors, emergency flares, and a first aid kit
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C
Fire extinguisher, jumper cables, and a tool kit
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D
Tire pressure gauge, air freshener, and sunscreen
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What steps should you take if you are experiencing fatigue while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving and try to stay alert
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B
Stop and take a break or switch drivers if possible
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C
Open the windows for fresh air
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D
Drink coffee and push through
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What should you do when driving in foggy conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use high beams
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B
Use low beams
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C
Activate hazard lights
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D
Turn off headlights
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Tennessee?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
17 years old
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How long must you hold your learner's permit before obtaining a full license?
Choose one answer below.
A
3 months
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B
6 months
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C
1 year
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D
2 years
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should you do if you encounter a driver driving aggressively?
Choose one answer below.
A
Challenge them to a race
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B
Stay calm and keep your distance
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C
Leave the area immediately
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D
Signal them to stop
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your horn to alert other drivers
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B
Shift to a higher gear and coast
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C
Shift to a lower gear, use the emergency brake, and steer to a safe area
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D
Stop immediately in the middle of the road
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do if a traffic signal is out of order?
Choose one answer below.
A
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
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B
Continue driving as if it were green
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C
Stop only if another car is present
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D
Call law enforcement
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
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A
Alertness
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B
Coordination
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C
Both of the above
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D
Neither of the above
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which driving skills are impacted by the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs?
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A
Alertness and concentration
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B
Reaction time and coordination
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C
All of the above are affected.
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D
Overall driving speed
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you change your address, how soon must you notify the Department of Safety in Tennessee?
Choose one answer below.
A
6 months
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B
10 days
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C
45 days
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D
None of the above
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What do you do if a driver is tailgating you?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to create distance
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B
Change lanes or slow down to allow them to pass
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C
Brake suddenly to scare them off
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D
Keep driving at the same speed
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How should you respond when encountering an aggressive driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to outrun them
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B
Ignore them and maintain pace
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C
Stay calm and move out of their way safely
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D
Engage in shouting to show confidence
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How many vehicles in line behind them should slow-moving vehicles turn or pull off the roadway in Tennessee?
Choose one answer below.
A
at least four
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B
five or more
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C
eight or more
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D
None of the above
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the appropriate action when encountering emergency vehicles with flashing lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving as usual
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B
Pull over to the right side of the road and stop
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C
Speed away from the scene
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D
Turn off your headlights
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