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What does a no left turn sign mean?
What does a no left turn sign mean?
When seeing a sign over your lane with an arrow and the word 'only' below it, you should:
When seeing a sign over your lane with an arrow and the word 'only' below it, you should:
What does the slippery when wet sign mean?
What does the slippery when wet sign mean?
What does the sign indicating traffic is entering from another road mean?
What does the sign indicating traffic is entering from another road mean?
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At a flashing red light, you should:
At a flashing red light, you should:
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What message is indicated by a red octagon shaped sign?
What message is indicated by a red octagon shaped sign?
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What does the sign indicating 'the distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'the distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass' mean?
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What does a no right turn sign mean?
What does a no right turn sign mean?
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What does a railroad crossing ahead sign mean?
What does a railroad crossing ahead sign mean?
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What does the sign indicating you are approaching a school or school crosswalk mean?
What does the sign indicating you are approaching a school or school crosswalk mean?
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What does the image shown beneath an arrow on a yield sign mean?
What does the image shown beneath an arrow on a yield sign mean?
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What do orange background signs mean?
What do orange background signs mean?
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What shape indicates special laws, regulations, or important information?
What shape indicates special laws, regulations, or important information?
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What message will be found on a yellow pennant shaped sign?
What message will be found on a yellow pennant shaped sign?
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What does the sign indicating 'there is two way traffic' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'there is two way traffic' mean?
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If you have had several beers before driving, how are the effects of alcohol reduced?
If you have had several beers before driving, how are the effects of alcohol reduced?
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When taking any medicine, what should you do before driving?
When taking any medicine, what should you do before driving?
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What is referred to as blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
What is referred to as blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
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What is the blood alcohol concentration that determines DUI for a first conviction?
What is the blood alcohol concentration that determines DUI for a first conviction?
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What is alcohol classified as?
What is alcohol classified as?
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Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
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How many days in jail will a violator serve upon a second DUI conviction?
How many days in jail will a violator serve upon a second DUI conviction?
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If you have a BAC of .10%, you are how many times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober?
If you have a BAC of .10%, you are how many times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober?
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What have special studies shown about all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee?
What have special studies shown about all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee?
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What is the penalty for first DUI conviction?
What is the penalty for first DUI conviction?
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Which driving skills are affected by alcohol and/or drugs?
Which driving skills are affected by alcohol and/or drugs?
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If you are under the influence and involved in a crash resulting in death of another person, you may:
If you are under the influence and involved in a crash resulting in death of another person, you may:
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Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours.
Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours.
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Driving while under the influence of drugs carries the same penalty as for alcohol.
Driving while under the influence of drugs carries the same penalty as for alcohol.
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If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your bloodstream?
If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your bloodstream?
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In parallel parking, how far should the wheels be from the curb?
In parallel parking, how far should the wheels be from the curb?
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You are permitted to double park.
You are permitted to double park.
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways?
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By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must consist of:
By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must consist of:
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It is illegal to park:
It is illegal to park:
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Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
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If you change your address, how many days does Tennessee law require you to notify the Department of Safety?
If you change your address, how many days does Tennessee law require you to notify the Department of Safety?
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An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve months?
An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve months?
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If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, what should you do?
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, what should you do?
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Tennessee law requires that children under the age of ________ must be placed in an approved child restraint device.
Tennessee law requires that children under the age of ________ must be placed in an approved child restraint device.
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Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?
Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?
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Which vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?
Which vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?
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If involved in a reportable accident, within how many days must the operator of the vehicle file an accident report to the Department of Safety?
If involved in a reportable accident, within how many days must the operator of the vehicle file an accident report to the Department of Safety?
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Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until what occurs?
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until what occurs?
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It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:
It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:
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If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should:
If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should:
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If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:
If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:
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In 50-55 mph traffic, you are least likely to have an accident if you:
In 50-55 mph traffic, you are least likely to have an accident if you:
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Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
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If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
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Changing from one lane to another is best done:
Changing from one lane to another is best done:
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A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is:
A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is:
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At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn, you should:
At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn, you should:
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What describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
What describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
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If you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
If you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
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When preparing to exit an expressway, when should you start reducing speed?
When preparing to exit an expressway, when should you start reducing speed?
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Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?
Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?
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Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, what should you do?
Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, what should you do?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signs and Meanings
- No left turn: Indicates a prohibition against turning left at an intersection.
- Go the direction of the arrow: Obligation to follow the directional sign when marked with "only."
- Slow down, slippery when wet: Warns drivers to reduce speed due to potential slippery road conditions.
- Traffic entering from another road: Cautions drivers to allow merging vehicles space and drive carefully.
- Flashing red light at an intersection: Requires a complete stop, check traffic, and proceed only when safe.
- Red octagon sign: Universally communicates a stop command.
Road Safety and Regulations
- Bridge clearance sign: Indicates the height available under a bridge or overpass, crucial for tall vehicles.
- No right turn: Sign indicating that turning right is prohibited.
- Railroad crossing ahead: Alerts drivers to an upcoming railroad crossing.
- School area warning sign: Reminds drivers to slow down, drive cautiously, and watch for children near schools.
- Yield sign: Indicates that drivers must yield to other traffic before proceeding.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): Measurement of alcohol content in the bloodstream; crucial for understanding driving laws.
- DUI penalties: Stipulates varied consequences for first and second convictions, including fines, imprisonment, and license revocation.
- Drugs affecting driving: Substances like tranquilizers and antihistamines can impair driving ability just as alcohol does.
- Alcohol as a depressant: It reduces coordination and alertness, impacting driving skills.
- Time for alcohol to leave bloodstream: Approximately three hours needed to eliminate alcohol consumed in one hour.
Driving Skills and Practices
- Parallel parking: Requires keeping wheels within 18 inches of the curb.
- Speed limits: Default speed limit is 55 mph on primary and secondary state and federal highways unless otherwise posted.
- Brake requirements: Vehicles must have both foot and emergency brakes for safety.
- Parking regulations: Illegal to park near fire hydrants and railroad crossings, emphasizing safety.
- Defensive driving: Involves anticipating the actions of other drivers and preparing for unexpected situations.
Emergency and Turn Regulations
- When to stop for a school bus: Drivers must halt when a school bus has flashing lights and an extended stop sign.
- Maneuvering in traffic: If entering a deceleration lane, speed reduction should begin promptly.
- Lane changes: Should be executed gradually, with checks for blind spots, mirrors, and signaling intentions.
- Responding to a changing traffic light: If the light turns red while in the intersection, execute the turn safely when clear.
Vehicle Operation and Maintenance
- Dealing with vehicle breakdowns: Drivers should pull off the roadway with all four wheels if possible when their car becomes disabled.
- Effects of speeding: A leading cause of fatal accidents, emphasizing the importance of adhering to speed regulations.
- Proper signaling for turns: Must signal at least 50 feet before making a turn, ensuring other drivers are aware of intentions.
- Avoiding unsafe lane changes: Never change lanes without signaling to ensure safety on the roadways.
General Driving Knowledge
- Child restraint law: In Tennessee, children under four years old must use an approved child restraint device.
- Notification for address changes: Drivers must report address changes to the Department of Safety within 10 days.
- Advisory letters for driving points: Issued to those accumulating 6-11 points on their driving record within a year.
- Major traffic accident causes: Emphasizes the significance of safe driving practices to reduce fatal accidents.
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