TN DMV Sharing the Road

Question 1

When passing a bicycle on a Tennessee road, how much space must you give?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 feet

Answer

Tennessee law requires motor vehicles to provide at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

Question 2

When a pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk in Tennessee, drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and yield until the pedestrian has completely crossed

Answer

Tennessee law requires drivers to stop and remain stopped until a pedestrian has completely crossed the roadway at a marked crosswalk.

Question 3

In Tennessee, motorcycles are entitled to:

Accepted Answer

The full use of a traffic lane

Answer

Tennessee law grants motorcycles the full width of a traffic lane, and no vehicle may squeeze into the same lane as a motorcycle.

Question 4

Lane splitting — riding a motorcycle between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal in Tennessee

Answer

Lane splitting is not legal in Tennessee; motorcycles must follow the same lane discipline rules as other vehicles.

Question 5

What should a driver do when approaching a horse and rider on a Tennessee road?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, give plenty of space, and avoid sudden noises

Answer

Horses can be spooked by loud noises or fast-moving vehicles, so slow down significantly, give wide clearance, and pass gently.

TN DMV - Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test