Tennessee Practice TestBasic Laws

1.In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?

a.within two feet b.within 18 inches c.within one foot

2.When are you permitted to double park?

a.never b.on a four-lane street only c.to load or unload

passengers

3. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is:

a.55 mph b.45 mph c.65 mph

4.By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:

a.not lock under any condition b.consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake c.consist of a good "parking" brake that is capable of stopping the vehicle within legal limits

5.It is illegal to park: a.within 15 feet of a fire hydrant b.within 50 feet of a railroad crossing c.both a and b

6.Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?

a.at least four b.five or more c.eight or more

7.If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within:

a.6 months b.10 days c.45 days

8. An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve months:

a.6-11 b.8-10 c.12 or more

9. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:

a.stop b.proceed at 15 mph if no children are present c.proceed at normal speed, but watch for children

10. 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.

a.3 years b.2 years c.4 years

11.Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?

a.50 feet b.75 feet c.25 feet

12.Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?

a.farm trucks hauling produce b.school or church buses c.taxis

13.If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within:

a.10 days b.20 days c.48 hours

14.Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until:

a.all students are off the bus b.the stop arm is retracted c.the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion

15. It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:

a.make the turn within 30 seconds b.see at least 500 feet in each direction c.drive on the shoulder of the road

1.B 11.A2.A 12.A3.A 13.B4.B 14.C5.C 15.B6.B7.B8.A9.A10.C