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You need a Tennessee driver’s license or learner’s permit if you want to drive on Tennessee streets and highways. To qualify for a Class D license, you must be at least 16 years of age, and must pass a vision screening, knowledge test, and driving test. The TN DMV written test covers the contents of the Tennessee Driver's Handbook, and includes questions on road rules, road signs and signals, and safe driving practices. The Tennessee DMV test consists of 30 questions, and you must score 80% or higher (at least 24 correct answers) to pass. Practice with this sample DMV test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Tennessee written test.
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Construction zone signs are typically:
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With orange markings on a black background.
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With black markings on a yellow background.
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With black markings on an orange background.
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When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:
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Increase their following distance.
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Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
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Brake harder than usual.
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3.
When you park parallel to a curb, you must:
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Park within 18 inches of the curb.
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Park at an angle with the rear of your vehicle sticking out into traffic.
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Park facing the opposite direction of the flow of traffic on your side of the road.
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4.
Red reflectors facing you mean that:
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You are on the wrong side of the road.
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You need to come to a complete stop.
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You are approaching a red traffic signal at an intersection.
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5.
This sign means:
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The road ends ahead.
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No Passing Zone.
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Railroad crossing.
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When you see this sign you should stop and:
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Proceed when someone yields the right-of-way to you.
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Check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
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Proceed only when you see a green light.
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7.
When an arrow panel in a work zone shows a flashing arrow, you should:
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Be cautious because there is maintenance work on the lane indicated by the arrow.
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Slow down and avoid using the indicated lane.
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Merge in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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8.
Which of these statements is true about child passengers:
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The front seat is generally the safest place in the vehicle for children six years of age and older.
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Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat.
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Never install a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles.
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9.
What does a yellow X lane signal mean?
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The lane signal is about to change to a green arrow.
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You may use the lane below it.
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The lane signal is about to turn red.
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10.
If traffic prevents you from completely crossing railroad tracks:
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You should stop before reaching the tracks.
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You should slowly move forward as far as possible.
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You should stop 15 feet from the tracks.
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