TN DMV Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

Tennessee's Move Over Law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights on?

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane or slow down significantly if unable to change lanes

Answer

Tennessee's Move Over Law requires drivers to vacate the lane nearest to a stopped emergency or utility vehicle, or reduce speed significantly if lane change isn't possible.

Question 2

Which vehicles are covered under Tennessee's Move Over Law?

Accepted Answer

Police, fire, EMS, tow trucks, and highway maintenance vehicles

Answer

Tennessee's Move Over Law covers law enforcement, fire, EMS, tow trucks, highway maintenance, and utility service vehicles stopped with warning lights activated.

Question 3

When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves

Answer

On a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must come to a complete stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights.

Question 4

On a divided highway, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, drivers traveling in the opposite direction must:

Accepted Answer

Continue at normal speed — only drivers behind the bus must stop

Answer

On a highway divided by a median or barrier, only traffic behind the school bus must stop; oncoming traffic in opposite lanes may continue.

Question 5

How should you react when a large truck is merging onto the highway near you?

Accepted Answer

Adjust your speed or change lanes to create space for the truck

Answer

Large trucks have limited maneuverability; adjusting your speed or changing lanes to allow them space is the safest action even if you have the right of way.

TN DMV - Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

TN DMV - Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

TN DMV Sharing the Road 2