Driving Safety and Techniques Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does continuous hard braking on ice and snow cause?

locks the front wheels on snow or ice causing loss of steering.

What should you do if the traffic light turns red while waiting to turn left in the middle of an intersection?

Complete the turn when the traffic clears.

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, where should you turn?

You should sharply turn into the first lane.

What should you do if you are not in the proper lane for a turn at an intersection with traffic signals?

Continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if being passed on both sides while driving in the center lane of an expressway?

Move to the right lane. Signup and view all the answers

When should you start reducing speed when exiting an expressway?

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?

Not signaling before changing lanes Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left?

Steer in the same direction as the skid. Signup and view all the answers

How should lane changes be made?

Gradually and carefully after checking for blind spots. Signup and view all the answers

How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn?

At least 50 feet before making a turn. Signup and view all the answers

Which describes the thinking of a defensive driver?

A driver who is prepared for what other drivers might do Signup and view all the answers

Before changing lanes or passing another vehicle, what should you do?

Check blind spots, mirrors, and signal your intention. Signup and view all the answers

What is the safest approach in 50-55 mph traffic?

Keeping up with the general flow of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

If your car becomes disabled on the highway, where should you park it?

With all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee?

Speeding. Signup and view all the answers

How soon must you notify the Department of Safety if you change your address?

Within 10 days. Signup and view all the answers

When involved in a reportable accident, when must you file a report with the Department of Safety?

Within 20 days of the accident. Signup and view all the answers

When is it illegal to turn around near a curve or hill?

When you cannot see at least 500 feet in each direction. Signup and view all the answers

What is illegal to park within?

15 feet of a fire hydrant Signup and view all the answers

Tennessee was the first state to pass a child restraint law. This law requires that children under the age of ______ must be placed in an approved child restraint device.

3 Signup and view all the answers

What must vehicles (other than motorcycles) have?

A good foot brake and an emergency or parking brake. Signup and view all the answers

Before making a turn, how far ahead should you use your turn signal?

At least 50 feet before the turn. Signup and view all the answers

What points on a driving record within any twelve months leads to an advisory letter?

6 to 11 points Signup and view all the answers

When is double parking permitted?

It is never permitted. Signup and view all the answers

Slow-moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are ______ vehicles in line behind them.

five or more Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing lights and a signal arm extended?

Come to a complete stop. Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicles are required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?

School buses Signup and view all the answers

What should vehicles do when the red lights are flashing on a school bus?

Remain stopped until the stop arm is retracted. Signup and view all the answers

How far from the curb should your wheels be when parallel parking?

Within 18 inches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways unless otherwise posted?

55 mph day or night. Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to have a video monitor that the driver can see.

False Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to read a written message while the vehicle is in motion, but illegal to send a written message.

False Signup and view all the answers

When adjusting the driver's seat, how far from the steering wheel should your body be?

10-12 inches Signup and view all the answers

What are the accepted methods of steering?

Hand-over-hand and push-pull. Signup and view all the answers

Which steering method is more recommended?

Push-pull Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before putting the car in reverse?

Put your foot on the brake. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before putting the car in drive?

Put your foot on the brake. Signup and view all the answers

Where should you stop at a traffic signal or stop sign?

Before a crosswalk or a marked stop line. Signup and view all the answers

What if there is no marked stop line?

Stop at the point of the nearest intersecting roadway. Signup and view all the answers

Name three things to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

<ol> <li>Never let the engine run in a closed garage. 2. Do not use heater/AC in a parked car with windows closed. 3. Close the fresh-air vent in congested traffic.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How far from the curb should you park?

18 inches Signup and view all the answers

When should you adjust your mirrors?

Once your seat is adjusted. Signup and view all the answers

What should you see when adjusting the inside rear view mirror?

It should frame the rear window and only the edge of the right rear window post should be seen. Signup and view all the answers

What should you see when adjusting the left side mirror?

The rear fender should be just visible on the left edge of the mirror. Signup and view all the answers

Where should the lap belt be positioned on your body?

Across your hips, touching the top of your legs. Signup and view all the answers

What age or weight requires a rear-facing car seat?

Under one year, or weighing less than 20 pounds. Signup and view all the answers

What age or weight requires a forward-facing car seat?

One to three years old, weighing more than 20 pounds. Signup and view all the answers

What age or height requires a booster seat?

Four to eight years old, whose height is under 4'9". Signup and view all the answers

Up to what age is the driver responsible to make sure passengers are properly restrained?

Up to the age of 16. Signup and view all the answers

Who in the front seat is required to wear a seat belt?

All drivers and passengers Signup and view all the answers

Who in the back seat is required to wear a seat belt?

If any passenger is under 17 or if the driver has a learner's permit or intermediate license. Signup and view all the answers

What are five ways safety belts and child seats prevent injury?

<ol> <li>By preventing ejection. 2. Be shifting crash forces to strong parts of the body. 3. By spreading crash forces over wide areas. 4. By keeping the body in proper driving posture. 5. By protecting the head and spinal cord.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

If there is an airbag, up to what age is it better to sit in the back?

12 years old. Signup and view all the answers

Is it advisable to place a child safety seat in the front seat of a car with an airbag?

False Signup and view all the answers

When is it illegal to ride in the bed of a pickup truck?

No child under the age of 6 is allowed; it's also illegal between 6 and 12 on interstate highways. Signup and view all the answers

How long can you leave a child unattended in a vehicle in hot weather?

Not at all. Signup and view all the answers

What color sign means stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way?

Red Signup and view all the answers

What color sign means public recreation areas and parks?

Brown Signup and view all the answers

What do green signs indicate?

Distance, direction, and information. Signup and view all the answers

What's the new color for school zones?

Yellow-green. Signup and view all the answers

What do orange signs indicate?

Construction and maintenance warnings. Signup and view all the answers

What color signs indicate motorist services?

Blue. Signup and view all the answers

What does an octagon-shaped sign mean?

Stop. Signup and view all the answers

What does '4-way' or 'All Way' mean below a Stop sign?

All traffic approaching this intersection must stop. Signup and view all the answers

What does a round-shaped sign indicate?

Railroad crossing. Signup and view all the answers

What action do you take at a railroad crossing?

Slow down and be ready to stop. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'crossbuck' sign?

X-shaped sign that indicates railroad crossing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Hazardous or unusual condition ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What do rectangular-shaped signs indicate?

Special laws and regulations. Signup and view all the answers

What does a sign with a red circle and a diagonal line through it mean?

No and whatever the symbol indicates. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the slow-moving vehicle sign.

Orange reflective triangle. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red light indicate at a traffic signal?

Stop behind the crosswalk or stop line. Signup and view all the answers

Is it permissible for a driver to proceed through a red light?

True Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow light indicate?

Caution, prepare to stop. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are in the intersection when a yellow light comes on?

Do not stop but continue cautiously through the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds must a yellow light be exhibited before a red light?

3 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution at the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing red light mean?

Complete stop like a stop sign. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when a traffic light is out?

Treat it like a 4-way stop. Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow X mean in a lane control signal?

Flashing yellow: lane is for turning only; solid yellow - the direction of the lane is changing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red X mean in a lane control signal?

Driving is NOT permitted in this lane. Signup and view all the answers

What does a green arrow mean in a lane control signal?

Driving in this lane is permitted. Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid white line mean between lanes?

You may not cross to pass. Signup and view all the answers

What does a broken white line mean?

You may cross to pass or change lanes if safe to do so. Signup and view all the answers

When does a broken yellow line mean you can pass?

If the broken yellow is on your side. Signup and view all the answers

What does a double yellow line mean?

No passing from either direction. Signup and view all the answers

What symbol indicates High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?

Diamond-shaped marking in the center of the lane. Signup and view all the answers

Who can drive in an HOV lane?

Buses, vanpools, motorcyles, carpools, vehicles with more than one individual. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when your lane is marked with both a curved and a straight arrow?

You may turn in the direction of the arrow or go straight. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when your lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word 'Only'?

You must turn in the direction of the arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What do double or triple lane arrows mean?

More than one movement/direction is permitted. Signup and view all the answers

What do single lane arrows mean?

Only one mandatory direction is allowed. Signup and view all the answers

Half of all vehicle crashes occur within how many miles of home?

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What are the rules of the road made up of?

Signaling, turning, passing, and stopping. Signup and view all the answers

What side of the road do you drive on in the United States and Canada?

The right side of the road. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of a police officer directing you to disobey a common traffic regulation?

An officer holding up traffic at a green light to allow a funeral procession to continue through a red light. Signup and view all the answers

When is coasting prohibited?

True Signup and view all the answers

When are three times headlights are required?

<ol> <li>30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. 2. Anytime when daylight is not good enough for you to see a person or vehicle at a distance of 200 feet ahead. 3. When rain, mist or snow requires constant use of windshield wipers.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When should you dim your headlights?

When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet, or when you are following a vehicle within 500 feet. Signup and view all the answers

What are daytime running lights?

Lights on newer vehicles that are on anytime the vehicle is running. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Safety and Techniques

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow leads to loss of steering control.
Complete turns should be made when traffic clears if the light turns red while waiting in the intersection.
When turning left onto a one-way street, aim for the first lane sharply.

Lane and Intersection Rules

If not in the correct lane for a turn, proceed to the next intersection.
Move to the right lane if passed on both sides while in a center lane on the expressway.
Start reducing speed upon entering the deceleration lane when exiting an expressway.
Always check blind spots before changing lanes or passing.

Speed and Emergency Situations

Maintaining the general flow of traffic is crucial for safety, even at speeds of 50-55 mph.
Disabled vehicles should be parked with all wheels off the traveled highway if possible.
Speeding ranks among the leading causes of fatal accidents in Tennessee.

Reporting and Legal Requirements

Notify Tennessee's Department of Safety of address changes within 10 days.
File an accident report within 20 days if involved in a reportable accident.
It is illegal to park within 15 feet of fire hydrants and 50 feet of railroad crossings.

Child Restraint Laws

Children under 3 years old must use an approved child restraint device.
A 4-year-old may use either a booster seat or a seat belt.
Booster seats required for children aged 4-8 who are under 4'9".

Vehicle Safety Guidelines

Proper adjustments for seat and mirrors enhance driving safety.
Safety belts must fit across the hips and legs.
Unattended children should never be left in vehicles, especially in hot weather.

Traffic Signs and Signals

Red signs indicate stop or yield, while yellow signs caution drivers.
The color green provides information on distance and direction; blue indicates motorist services.
Diamond-shaped signs signal hazardous conditions, and octagonal signs signal stops.

Lane Control and Right of Way

Solid and broken yellow lines dictate passing regulations.
Red X's in lane signals indicate no driving while green arrows allow it.
Treat intersections with non-functioning traffic lights as 4-way stops.

Headlight Regulations

Headlights must be used 30 minutes after sunset and during poor visibility conditions.
Dim headlights when approaching oncoming traffic within 500 feet.

General Driving Laws

Coasting or driving in neutral is prohibited due to decreased vehicle control.
Daytime running lights improve visibility for other drivers and reduce accidents.
It is illegal for children under 6 to ride in the bed of pickup trucks, with additional restrictions for ages 6-12 on interstates.

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Test your knowledge of essential driving safety and techniques with this quiz. Covering topics like lane changes, intersection rules, and emergency situations, this quiz is crucial for responsible driving. Stay informed about Tennessee's driving regulations and practices.