TENNESSEE DMV WRITTEN TEST
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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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Signs with this shape are _______ signs.

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sharp turn
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no passing zone
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railroad crossing
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2.
When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
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On a hill or curve.
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At highway intersections.
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All of the above.
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3.
If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within:
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20 Days.
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10 Days.
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48 Hours.
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4.
When driving behind a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing:
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You never need to stop.
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Drivers may not pass while the red lights are flashing.
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Drivers don't need to stop unless they are in a school zone.
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5.
At a railroad crossing, if your car stalls on the tracks you should:
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Immediately get yourself and the other passengers out and away from the car.
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Use four-way emergency flashers and call the emergency number.
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Keep your seat belt fastened and use your horn if you see a train approaching.
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6.
At a school crossing, drivers should:

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Watch for children and be ready to stop.
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Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
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Always sound their horn and stay alert.
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7.
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of way?
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Whoever is signaling to make a turn.
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You.
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The driver on your left.
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8.
When approaching an intersection with a traffic control signal that is not working, drivers should:
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Stop as you would if there were stop signs in all directions, yield the right-of-way, then enter the intersection.
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Speed up and proceed through the intersection.
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Try not to stop if the intersection is clear.
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9.
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have?
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The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
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No effect, they are different substances.
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The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.
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10.
Drivers must not turn around on curves and hills unless they can see for at least _______ in all directions.
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500 feet
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50 feet
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100 feet
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