Sharing the Road Flashcards

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

What should you do if you see a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog at an intersection?

Answer: Stop and yield the right of way regardless of signals

Tennessee law requires all drivers to yield to visually impaired pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog at any intersection.