TN DMV Practice Test Video Answers

1. B
Tennessee law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older. This is consistent with federal standards that all states must follow to receive highway funding.

2. C
Tennessee law requires all drivers to come to a complete stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, regardless of direction of travel on a two-lane road. You must remain stopped until the signals are turned off.

3. B
Tennessee’s Graduated Driver License program restricts intermediate license holders under 18 from driving between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless traveling to or from work, school, or emergencies.

4. B
Tennessee requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage (25/50/15).

5. B
When making a left turn, even with a green light, you must yield to oncoming traffic proceeding straight or turning right, as well as pedestrians legally in the crosswalk.

6. C
Tennessee law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes to give other drivers adequate warning of your intentions.

7. B
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal that means proceed with caution. Unlike a flashing red light, you do not need to stop, but you should slow down and be alert.

8. B
Tennessee’s Implied Consent Law means that by driving on Tennessee roads, you have automatically consented to submit to a chemical test (blood, breath, or urine) if an officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are impaired.

9. B
The maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in Tennessee is 70 mph. Some urban interstate sections may have lower limits.

10. C
When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb. If your vehicle rolls backward, the front tires will catch the curb and prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic.

11. D
In Tennessee, accidents resulting in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $400 must be reported to the Department of Safety within 20 days using an official accident report form.

12. B
A solid white line between lanes indicates that lane changing is discouraged but not prohibited. It typically appears in areas where changing lanes could be hazardous.

13. B
A first-offense DUI in Tennessee carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 48 hours, which increases to 7 days if BAC is 0.20% or higher.

14. B
Low beam headlights should be used in fog. High beams reflect off the fog particles and create glare that actually reduces visibility.

15. C
Tennessee’s GDL program requires learner permit holders to complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours of nighttime driving, before advancing to an intermediate license.

16. B
A red octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means stop. This shape is exclusively reserved for stop signs to make them instantly recognizable.

17. D
In Tennessee, passing on the right is legal when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn, or when driving on a roadway with two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

18. B
Tennessee law requires vehicles to park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.

19. C
The recommended following distance is at least 3 seconds under normal conditions. This should be increased in adverse weather, heavy traffic, or when following large vehicles.

20. B
Tennessee law requires drivers to notify the Department of Safety within 10 days of any change of address.

21. B
At railroad crossings with active warning devices (flashing lights), you must stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.

22. B
A pennant-shaped sign, placed on the left side of the road, marks the beginning of a no passing zone for traffic traveling in that direction.

23. C
Commercial vehicle drivers in Tennessee are held to a stricter standard with a BAC limit of 0.04%, half the limit for regular drivers.

24. C
Tennessee law requires headlights to be on from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and any time visibility is reduced to 200 feet or less.

25. B
Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards ahead, such as curves, intersections, or road conditions.

26. C
Reckless driving in Tennessee results in 8 points being added to your driving record, which is among the highest point values assigned.

27. B
When entering a highway, use the entrance ramp to accelerate to match the speed of traffic on the highway, then merge smoothly into an available gap.

28. B
In Tennessee, the minimum age to obtain a regular (unrestricted) Class D driver license is 17 years old, after successfully completing the GDL program.

29. B
Drivers under 18 in Tennessee face license suspension after accumulating just 6 points, compared to 12 points for adult drivers.

30. B
When a traffic signal is completely out or malfunctioning, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. All drivers must stop and proceed in order of arrival.

31. B
Tennessee’s Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes when safely possible or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles with flashing lights.

32. B
A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road specifically indicates the beginning of a no passing zone. This sign faces traffic that would be attempting to pass.

33. B
A Class PD (Learner Permit) in Tennessee is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. It can be renewed if needed before obtaining an intermediate license.

34. A
A fundamental rule of safe night driving is to always be able to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights, known as “overdriving your headlights.”

35. B
A first-offense DUI in Tennessee carries fines ranging from $350 to $1,500, in addition to mandatory jail time, license revocation, and other penalties.

36. B
A broken yellow line on your side of the road indicates that passing is permitted when it can be done safely. A solid yellow line on your side means no passing.

37. A
Tennessee law requires children under 1 year of age to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system, regardless of weight.

38. C
If hydroplaning occurs, ease off the accelerator gradually without braking, and steer straight. This allows the tires to regain contact with the road surface.

39. C
Standard Tennessee driver licenses are valid for 8 years. Drivers must renew their license before expiration to maintain driving privileges.

40. C
At blind intersections, first stop at the stop sign or limit line, then inch forward slowly until you can see approaching traffic before proceeding.

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