Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

In Tennessee, when must you turn on your headlights?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 200 feet

Tennessee law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility conditions reduce sight distance to less than 200 feet.

When traveling on a highway in Tennessee and you need to stop due to an emergency, you should:

Answer: Pull fully off the road and activate hazard lights

Always pull completely off the roadway, onto the shoulder or a safe area, and turn on hazard flashers to warn other drivers.

What is the main danger of driving when fatigued?

Answer: Slowed reaction time and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

Fatigue slows reaction time and can cause microsleeps at the wheel, making it as dangerous as drunk driving.

When driving on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you is turning left, you should:

Answer: Slow down and prepare to pass on the right when safe

Slow down and, when the shoulder or additional lane allows, carefully pass on the right only after ensuring it is safe to do so.

What should you do when driving through a large puddle of water?

Answer: Slow down, drive through slowly, then test brakes gently

Drive through standing water slowly to avoid hydroplaning, then lightly tap your brakes to dry them out afterward.

What is the purpose of rumble strips on Tennessee highways?

Answer: To alert drowsy or distracted drivers that they are leaving the travel lane

Rumble strips create a loud vibration when driven over, alerting drivers who are drifting out of their lane due to distraction or fatigue.