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What does the color red on a sign mean?
What does the color red on a sign mean?
- General warning
- Construction and maintenance warning
- Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way (correct)
- Distance direction and information
What does the color yellow on a sign mean?
What does the color yellow on a sign mean?
- Stop, yield
- General warning (correct)
- Motorist services guidance
- Regulatory
What does the color orange on a sign indicate?
What does the color orange on a sign indicate?
- Distance and direction information
- Public recreation areas
- Construction and maintenance warning (correct)
- Regulatory
What does the color black on a sign signify?
What does the color black on a sign signify?
What does the color brown on a sign represent?
What does the color brown on a sign represent?
What does the color green on a sign indicate?
What does the color green on a sign indicate?
What does the color white on a sign mean?
What does the color white on a sign mean?
What does the color blue on a sign signify?
What does the color blue on a sign signify?
What is the meaning of the yield sign?
What is the meaning of the yield sign?
What does the stop sign indicate?
What does the stop sign indicate?
What does the railroad sign indicate?
What does the railroad sign indicate?
What does the school sign signify?
What does the school sign signify?
What does a guide sign indicate?
What does a guide sign indicate?
What does the interstate sign indicate?
What does the interstate sign indicate?
What is indicated by the no passing sign?
What is indicated by the no passing sign?
What does the regulatory sign indicate?
What does the regulatory sign indicate?
What is the shape of a sign that indicates special laws or important information?
What is the shape of a sign that indicates special laws or important information?
What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
What does a flashing red light require?
What does a flashing red light require?
Yield to oncoming vehicles if you are turning left at a green light.
Yield to oncoming vehicles if you are turning left at a green light.
It's okay to 'jump the gun' by starting through the intersection early.
It's okay to 'jump the gun' by starting through the intersection early.
What do you do when the traffic light is out?
What do you do when the traffic light is out?
What color lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions?
What color lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions?
What do broken yellow lines mean?
What do broken yellow lines mean?
What do solid yellow lines indicate?
What do solid yellow lines indicate?
When can you NOT pass if there is one solid yellow line and one broken yellow?
When can you NOT pass if there is one solid yellow line and one broken yellow?
When CAN you pass with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow?
When CAN you pass with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow?
What are stop lines?
What are stop lines?
The vehicle must be stopped _________ this stop line.
The vehicle must be stopped _________ this stop line.
What are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes designated by?
What are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes designated by?
During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for?
During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for?
Is it against the law to drive slower than the posted minimum speed under normal driving conditions?
Is it against the law to drive slower than the posted minimum speed under normal driving conditions?
If you are traveling at a rate of speed that is ___ miles per hour or more below the lawful maximum speed, you are considered to be driving a slow-moving vehicle.
If you are traveling at a rate of speed that is ___ miles per hour or more below the lawful maximum speed, you are considered to be driving a slow-moving vehicle.
In congested urban areas of Tennessee interstates, the limit is typically ___ m.p.h.
In congested urban areas of Tennessee interstates, the limit is typically ___ m.p.h.
On the interstate, the minimum speed limit in the right lane(s) is ___ m.p.h.
On the interstate, the minimum speed limit in the right lane(s) is ___ m.p.h.
Use the -___ rule to determine if you are following another vehicle too closely.
Use the -___ rule to determine if you are following another vehicle too closely.
During inclement weather, should the two-second rule be increased or decreased to allow for improved visibility?
During inclement weather, should the two-second rule be increased or decreased to allow for improved visibility?
When approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop between ___ & ___ feet from the railroad tracks.
When approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop between ___ & ___ feet from the railroad tracks.
It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students.
It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students.
What should the motorist do when the yellow lights on a school bus are flashing?
What should the motorist do when the yellow lights on a school bus are flashing?
What should motorists do when the red lights on a school bus are flashing?
What should motorists do when the red lights on a school bus are flashing?
Intersections include?
Intersections include?
Places where traffic merges or crosses are called?
Places where traffic merges or crosses are called?
When entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside, you must ______ to all vehicles already on the main road.
When entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside, you must ______ to all vehicles already on the main road.
If more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop at the same time, yield the ______ of way to the vehicle on the right.
If more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop at the same time, yield the ______ of way to the vehicle on the right.
Tennessee law requires that when an emergency vehicle is approaching, all traffic must yield the right-of-way.
Tennessee law requires that when an emergency vehicle is approaching, all traffic must yield the right-of-way.
At least ___ feet before the turn, you must turn on your turn signal lights.
At least ___ feet before the turn, you must turn on your turn signal lights.
What does the acronym SMOG stand for in terms of making safe lane changes?
What does the acronym SMOG stand for in terms of making safe lane changes?
When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about ____ feet before the crosswalk.
When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about ____ feet before the crosswalk.
What is the minimum distance (by law) allowed between a car and a bicyclist?
What is the minimum distance (by law) allowed between a car and a bicyclist?
It is illegal to park a motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or unpaved portions of any entrance or exit ramp unless the vehicle is disabled.
It is illegal to park a motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or unpaved portions of any entrance or exit ramp unless the vehicle is disabled.
It is legal to hack up or make a U-turn on interstate highways.
It is legal to hack up or make a U-turn on interstate highways.
What is the name of the law that requires motorists to yield the lane closest to emergency vehicles?
What is the name of the law that requires motorists to yield the lane closest to emergency vehicles?
Vehicles that are applied with the 'Move Over Law' includes?
Vehicles that are applied with the 'Move Over Law' includes?
How often (minimum) should you clean your headlights and windows?
How often (minimum) should you clean your headlights and windows?
Do you use headlights on low or high beam when driving through dense fog?
Do you use headlights on low or high beam when driving through dense fog?
When driving through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow during the daytime, turn on your _____ ______ headlights.
When driving through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow during the daytime, turn on your _____ ______ headlights.
If it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be slippery because heat causes _____ in the asphalt to come to the surface.
If it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be slippery because heat causes _____ in the asphalt to come to the surface.
"If your wheels don't roll, you don't have _________."
"If your wheels don't roll, you don't have _________."
Steps if your vehicle begins to skid:
Steps if your vehicle begins to skid:
What fraction of drivers is intoxicated?
What fraction of drivers is intoxicated?
The liver can only oxidize about _____ drink per hour.
The liver can only oxidize about _____ drink per hour.
What is the only thing that can sober a person who's been drinking?
What is the only thing that can sober a person who's been drinking?
Drinking coffee, exercising, and taking a shower are effective methods to sober a person who's been drinking.
Drinking coffee, exercising, and taking a shower are effective methods to sober a person who's been drinking.
What is the level of intoxication which is always illegal?
What is the level of intoxication which is always illegal?
With a BAC of 0.10 percent, you are ______ times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober.
With a BAC of 0.10 percent, you are ______ times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober.
Good __________ decreases with the use of alcohol.
Good __________ decreases with the use of alcohol.
When alcohol is combined with another depressant, the results are __________.
When alcohol is combined with another depressant, the results are __________.
If your doctor prescribes a tranquilizer or sedative, it is always okay to drive under the influence of it.
If your doctor prescribes a tranquilizer or sedative, it is always okay to drive under the influence of it.
Marijuana and other drugs do not affect judgment and motor functions.
Marijuana and other drugs do not affect judgment and motor functions.
What is the name of the law that states you have given consent to be tested for alcohol or drugs when driving in Tennessee?
What is the name of the law that states you have given consent to be tested for alcohol or drugs when driving in Tennessee?
If you refuse a test when arrested, how long may your driving privileges be suspended?
If you refuse a test when arrested, how long may your driving privileges be suspended?
What is the jail time for the 1st conviction of DUI?
What is the jail time for the 1st conviction of DUI?
What is the jail time for the 2nd conviction of DUI?
What is the jail time for the 2nd conviction of DUI?
What is the license revocation period for the 1st conviction of DUI?
What is the license revocation period for the 1st conviction of DUI?
What is the license revocation period for the 2nd conviction of DUI?
What is the license revocation period for the 2nd conviction of DUI?
What can happen if a driver is charged with driving on a revoked license?
What can happen if a driver is charged with driving on a revoked license?
What is the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act?
What is the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act?
What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for someone who violated the child endangerment act?
What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for someone who violated the child endangerment act?
What is the illegal BAC for a person who is at least 16, but not yet 21 years old?
What is the illegal BAC for a person who is at least 16, but not yet 21 years old?
What are the penalties for underage drivers found driving with a BAC of 0.02% or more?
What are the penalties for underage drivers found driving with a BAC of 0.02% or more?
The combined use of alcohol and other depressant drugs may be more dangerous than the effects of either alone.
The combined use of alcohol and other depressant drugs may be more dangerous than the effects of either alone.
Whenever a driver license is suspended or revoked, it must be returned to the Department of Safety within _____ days.
Whenever a driver license is suspended or revoked, it must be returned to the Department of Safety within _____ days.
How many points does an adult driver have to accumulate within a 12 month period to receive a notice of proposed suspension?
How many points does an adult driver have to accumulate within a 12 month period to receive a notice of proposed suspension?
How many points does an adult driver have to accumulate in 12 months for an advisory letter?
How many points does an adult driver have to accumulate in 12 months for an advisory letter?
Can someone convicted of a DUI go to and from work, attend college full-time, and drive as part of employment?
Can someone convicted of a DUI go to and from work, attend college full-time, and drive as part of employment?
What type of insurance provides coverage for damages you cause to other persons?
What type of insurance provides coverage for damages you cause to other persons?
What type of insurance covers damages sustained by your vehicle?
What type of insurance covers damages sustained by your vehicle?
What does uninsured motorist insurance cover?
What does uninsured motorist insurance cover?
What should you do if you arrive first at a crash scene?
What should you do if you arrive first at a crash scene?
What does the no-zone refer to?
What does the no-zone refer to?
In what situations is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) especially valuable?
In what situations is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) especially valuable?
What percent does ESC reduce crashes by?
What percent does ESC reduce crashes by?
What is the reduction in the likelihood of fatal crashes due to ESC?
What is the reduction in the likelihood of fatal crashes due to ESC?
Fatal single-vehicle rollovers are reduced by ESC by what percentage?
Fatal single-vehicle rollovers are reduced by ESC by what percentage?
What does ABS + traction control equal?
What does ABS + traction control equal?
What do anti-lock braking systems do?
What do anti-lock braking systems do?
What does traction control do?
What does traction control do?
The communication between the car and the driver is through the operation of the __________ _________.
The communication between the car and the driver is through the operation of the __________ _________.
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Study Notes
Traffic Sign Colors
- Red: Indicates stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way.
- Yellow: General warning for drivers about potential hazards.
- Orange: Signals construction and maintenance warnings.
- Black: Used for regulatory signs and route markers.
- Brown: Indicates public recreation areas and parks.
- Green: Provides distance, direction, and information.
- White: Represents regulatory information.
- Blue: Indicates motorist services and guidance.
Important Traffic Signs
- Yield: Sign indicating to give way to oncoming vehicles.
- Stop: Requires a complete stop at intersections.
- Railroad: Warns about upcoming railroad crossings.
- School Sign: Alerts drivers to watch for pedestrians at crosswalks.
- Interstate Sign: Indicates routes for interstate travel.
- No Passing Sign: Informs drivers where passing is prohibited.
Traffic Light Signals
- Flashing Yellow: Slow down and proceed with caution at intersections.
- Flashing Red: Requires a complete stop like a stop sign; look both ways before proceeding.
Driver Responsibilities
- Must yield to oncoming vehicles while turning left at a green light (true).
- It is illegal to "jump the gun" at intersections (false).
- Treat intersections without power as a four-way stop.
- Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from railroad tracks when a train approaches.
Road Markings
- Yellow Lines: Separate traffic moving in opposing directions.
- Broken Yellow Lines: Allow crossing to pass when safe.
- Solid Yellow Lines: Prohibit crossing from either direction.
Safe Driving Practices
- Two-Second Rule: Maintain a two-second following distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Increase this distance in inclement weather.
- Stop at least 30 feet before a crosswalk to maintain pedestrian visibility.
- Maintain a minimum distance of 3 feet from a bicyclist.
DUI Laws and Alcohol Awareness
- BAC of 0.08: Level of intoxication that is illegal.
- Liver processes about one drink per hour.
- It is illegal to pass a school bus when it has stopped for unloading.
- Child endangerment laws apply to DUI offenders with children in the car.
Driving Licenses and Penalties
- Monthly cleaning of headlights and windows is recommended.
- Licenses must be surrendered within 20 days of suspension.
- 12 points in a year can result in suspension; 6-11 points may lead to an advisory letter.
Insurance Types
- Liability Insurance: Covers damages caused to others.
- Collision Insurance: Covers damages to your vehicle.
- Uninsured Motorist Insurance: Covers damages from uninsured drivers.
Advanced Vehicle Control Systems
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control): Reduces crashes by 35%, especially on slippery surfaces.
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking Systems): Prevent tires from locking during braking.
- Traction Control: Prevents tire spinning on slippery surfaces.
Emergency Situations
- Notify police immediately if first at a crash scene.
- No-Zone: The area directly in front of a large vehicle, where visibility is limited.
These notes cover essential traffic laws, signs, penalties, and safe driving practices, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of driving regulations.
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