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When your driver's license expires, what must you do and how long is the grace period?
When your driver's license expires, what must you do and how long is the grace period?
You must stop driving and there is no grace period.
What types of vehicles is the HOV lane for?
What types of vehicles is the HOV lane for?
Vehicles with 2 or more occupants, motorcycles, and hybrids.
What happens when you are 18 and get 12 points? What about 6-11 points? When you are under 18, what happens at 6 points?
What happens when you are 18 and get 12 points? What about 6-11 points? When you are under 18, what happens at 6 points?
Lose your license and receive a warning letter.
What is the maximum fine for texting and driving, and what is the court cost?
What is the maximum fine for texting and driving, and what is the court cost?
What do defensive drivers do?
What do defensive drivers do?
What should you do when your license is suspended?
What should you do when your license is suspended?
What should you never do when you're parked at night on a road?
What should you never do when you're parked at night on a road?
What is a diamond-shaped sign for?
What is a diamond-shaped sign for?
What color are construction signs?
What color are construction signs?
What color are advisory and warning signs?
What color are advisory and warning signs?
What color are regulatory signs and fallout shelter signs?
What color are regulatory signs and fallout shelter signs?
What color are guide signs?
What color are guide signs?
If there is a white line before a stop sign, what must you do?
If there is a white line before a stop sign, what must you do?
What must you do if you change your address?
What must you do if you change your address?
What type of pedestrian is totally or partially blind?
What type of pedestrian is totally or partially blind?
What is the single most effective safety device in your car?
What is the single most effective safety device in your car?
When are roads the most slippery?
When are roads the most slippery?
What type of lights should you use in fog or rain?
What type of lights should you use in fog or rain?
What is the spot where the railroad crosses the highway marked by?
What is the spot where the railroad crosses the highway marked by?
Can you pass if a broken yellow line is in the middle of the road and the right of it is a solid yellow line on your side of the road?
Can you pass if a broken yellow line is in the middle of the road and the right of it is a solid yellow line on your side of the road?
What should you always use if you want to change lanes?
What should you always use if you want to change lanes?
What type of insurance must your car have in TN?
What type of insurance must your car have in TN?
What are the 3 causes of carbon monoxide poisoning?
What are the 3 causes of carbon monoxide poisoning?
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
What does a flashing red light mean?
What does a flashing red light mean?
What is the no-passing roadway marking?
What is the no-passing roadway marking?
What will you have if you only use mirrors?
What will you have if you only use mirrors?
How long is the no-zone in front of a 18-wheeler?
How long is the no-zone in front of a 18-wheeler?
What type of turn is safer and why?
What type of turn is safer and why?
What is the place where 2 or more roads meet?
What is the place where 2 or more roads meet?
What does a 'stop' sign mean?
What does a 'stop' sign mean?
What is a controlled intersection?
What is a controlled intersection?
How much information do drivers receive with their eyes?
How much information do drivers receive with their eyes?
Speeding through a school zone is evidence of what illegal action?
Speeding through a school zone is evidence of what illegal action?
Is it illegal to leave your car unattended with the engine running?
Is it illegal to leave your car unattended with the engine running?
How is traffic going in the same direction separated?
How is traffic going in the same direction separated?
Posted speed limits and warning signs are for what type of conditions?
Posted speed limits and warning signs are for what type of conditions?
When should your headlights be on?
When should your headlights be on?
What is the minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone?
What is the minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone?
What type of parking is never permitted?
What type of parking is never permitted?
The posted speed limit is what type of speed limit?
The posted speed limit is what type of speed limit?
What should you do if your car becomes disabled on the highway?
What should you do if your car becomes disabled on the highway?
What can you not do when you are crossing an intersection?
What can you not do when you are crossing an intersection?
Where should you look when backing up?
Where should you look when backing up?
What is the acronym for SMOGS?
What is the acronym for SMOGS?
If the traffic light is red but the officer tells you to proceed, what should you do?
If the traffic light is red but the officer tells you to proceed, what should you do?
What happens when our visibility is limited?
What happens when our visibility is limited?
What should you do when driving at night?
What should you do when driving at night?
What is braking distance?
What is braking distance?
Why would you have to pull off the roadway?
Why would you have to pull off the roadway?
What should you do when making a left turn at a green light?
What should you do when making a left turn at a green light?
How much distance of passing room should you leave between you and a bicyclist?
How much distance of passing room should you leave between you and a bicyclist?
What should you always do if you are angry or excited before driving?
What should you always do if you are angry or excited before driving?
How far should you turn your blinker on when going to make a turn?
How far should you turn your blinker on when going to make a turn?
Which side should you pull off to when an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Which side should you pull off to when an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Can you turn right on red if the road is clear?
Can you turn right on red if the road is clear?
What lane should you turn into when turning?
What lane should you turn into when turning?
What is the minimum following distance you should use?
What is the minimum following distance you should use?
Who has the right of way at a 4-way stop when you both arrive at the intersection? What about when you arrive first?
Who has the right of way at a 4-way stop when you both arrive at the intersection? What about when you arrive first?
What should you do if you arrive at an intersection with a yellow light?
What should you do if you arrive at an intersection with a yellow light?
What should you do when entering the interstate?
What should you do when entering the interstate?
What should a driver do when entering a street from an alleyway or driveway?
What should a driver do when entering a street from an alleyway or driveway?
What should you do when hydroplaning?
What should you do when hydroplaning?
What should you do if there is already help at the scene of a collision?
What should you do if there is already help at the scene of a collision?
When are you allowed to drive under the speed limit?
When are you allowed to drive under the speed limit?
What should you do if you are caught in an intersection and the light turns red?
What should you do if you are caught in an intersection and the light turns red?
Should you speed up to get away from a car following too closely?
Should you speed up to get away from a car following too closely?
What should you do if the intersection's sequencing lights are not working?
What should you do if the intersection's sequencing lights are not working?
How far should you stop at a railroad crossing?
How far should you stop at a railroad crossing?
What should you never do on the interstate?
What should you never do on the interstate?
Where is alcohol oxidized, and at what rate?
Where is alcohol oxidized, and at what rate?
What happens when your BAC reaches 0.03-0.04%?
What happens when your BAC reaches 0.03-0.04%?
What does the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act do?
What does the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act do?
What is the estimation of Americans that will be involved in an alcohol-related crash?
What is the estimation of Americans that will be involved in an alcohol-related crash?
What is the estimation of people on the road between 10 PM and 2 AM to be drunk?
What is the estimation of people on the road between 10 PM and 2 AM to be drunk?
If you are convicted of 2 DUIs within 5 years, what may happen to your car?
If you are convicted of 2 DUIs within 5 years, what may happen to your car?
What is the illegal BAC of someone under 21?
What is the illegal BAC of someone under 21?
What happens to the effects when using alcohol and drugs?
What happens to the effects when using alcohol and drugs?
Who should you consult about driving when taking medication?
Who should you consult about driving when taking medication?
What is a drunk driver's first loss of ability?
What is a drunk driver's first loss of ability?
What is the only thing that can sober up a drinker?
What is the only thing that can sober up a drinker?
What does the implied consent law mean?
What does the implied consent law mean?
What may affect your ability to drive?
What may affect your ability to drive?
What can make you show off and take risks when driving as well as cause a loss of concern for your own physical well-being?
What can make you show off and take risks when driving as well as cause a loss of concern for your own physical well-being?
Where can you go under a restricted license?
Where can you go under a restricted license?
Study Notes
Driver Training Key Concepts
- Drivers must stop driving immediately when their license expires, with no grace period allowed.
- HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes are designated for vehicles with 2 or more occupants, motorcycles, and hybrids.
- At 18 years old, accumulating 12 points results in losing the driver's license; 6-11 points prompt a warning letter. For those under 18, reaching 6 points also leads to losing the license.
- Maximum fines for texting and driving are $50, with an additional court cost of $10.
- Defensive driving involves anticipating and preparing for potential actions of other drivers.
- Upon a license suspension, surrender it to authorities within 20 days and stop driving immediately.
- When parked at night on the road, never leave vehicle lights on to avoid battery drain and ensure safety.
- Diamond-shaped signs indicate general warnings or hazards on the road.
- Construction signs are orange in color, alerting drivers to work zones.
- Advisory and warning signs are colored yellow for visibility and caution.
- Regulatory signs and fallout shelter signs are typically white, sometimes using red or black.
- Guide signs are green, blue, or brown, helping navigate routes.
- Stop at the white line when present before a stop sign for clear visibility.
- Change of address must be reported to the department of safety within 10 days.
- A pedestrian using a white cane with a red tip is considered totally or partially blind.
- Seatbelts are the most effective safety device in vehicles, with all new cars required to include lap and shoulder belts.
- Roads become particularly slippery when rain has just begun.
- Use low beam lights during fog or rain, as high beams can obscure vision.
- A railroad crossing is marked by a big "X" for visibility.
- Passing is not allowed when the road has a solid yellow line on your side paired with a broken yellow line.
- Always signal when changing lanes to inform surrounding drivers.
- In Tennessee, cars must carry liability insurance as a minimum requirement.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, and death.
- A flashing yellow light signals to proceed with caution.
- A flashing red light requires drivers to stop and then proceed when safe.
- A solid yellow line marks no-passing zones on roadways.
- Relying solely on mirrors creates a blindspot while driving.
- The no-zone in front of an 18-wheeler measures 20 feet.
- Right turns are considered safer since fewer paths are crossed in the maneuver.
- An intersection or junction is where two or more roads meet, requiring careful navigation.
- A "stop" sign mandates that drivers come to a complete stop before proceeding when clear.
- A controlled intersection has traffic lights or signs; an uncontrolled one lacks such controls.
- Drivers receive approximately 95% of information visually, emphasizing the importance of awareness.
- Speeding through a school zone is a sign of reckless driving.
- Leaving a car unattended with the engine running is illegal.
- Traffic going in the same direction is separated by broken white lines on the road.
- Posted speed limits cater to ideal driving conditions; adjusting to weather is critical.
- Headlights should be on during low visibility, when windshield wipers are active, and at dusk or dawn.
- Minimum speeding fine in construction zones is $250, highlighting strict safety enforcement.
- Double parking is not permitted at any time.
- The posted speed limit represents the absolute speed limit.
- If a car becomes disabled on the highway, park with all four wheels off the road to ensure safety.
- Never back up or make a U-turn on the interstate for safety reasons.
- Alcohol oxidizes in the liver at a rate of one drink per hour.
- A BAC of .03-.04% leads to slower reaction time.
- The Drunk Driving Child Protection Act imposes harsher penalties for DUI offenses involving children under 18.
- An estimated 2 out of 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash during their lifetime.
- One out of 10 drivers is estimated to be intoxicated between 10 PM and 2 AM.
- Conviction of two DUIs within five years can lead to seizure of the offender’s vehicle.
- The legal BAC limit for individuals under 21 is .02%.
- Using alcohol and drugs together multiplies their effects, heightening danger.
- Consult a doctor regarding driving while on medication to ensure safety.
- Alcohol and drugs can impair judgment and increase risky behaviors while driving.
- Driving under a restricted license allows travel to home, school, work, court, and occasionally church.
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This set of flashcards is designed for those undergoing driver training in Brentwood, TN. It covers important topics such as license expiration, HOV lanes, and consequences of infractions. Perfect for testing your knowledge before taking the driving exam.
