TN DMV Right of Way Rules 2

Question 1

A driver approaching a yield sign must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to crossing traffic, stopping only if necessary

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Come to a complete stop

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Proceed without stopping since it is not a stop sign

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Flash headlights to alert other drivers

Question 2

When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road and one must back up, which vehicle backs up?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle traveling downhill

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The vehicle traveling uphill

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The heavier vehicle

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The vehicle that arrived last

Question 3

You are already in a traffic circle (roundabout). A vehicle is waiting to enter. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

You do, since you are already in the circle

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The entering vehicle because it arrived first

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The vehicle entering from the right

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Both must yield to each other

Question 4

When a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, drivers should treat it as:

Accepted Answer

A four-way stop

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A yield sign

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A green light for the main road

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An uncontrolled intersection — proceed freely

Question 5

You are driving on a highway and a vehicle is merging onto the highway from an on-ramp. You should:

Accepted Answer

Adjust your speed or change lanes if safe to allow the merge

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Always stop to let the merging vehicle in

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Speed up to prevent the vehicle from merging

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Honk to warn the merging driver

Question 6

At an intersection with a green light, a pedestrian begins crossing against the signal. You must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the pedestrian

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Proceed since you have the green light

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Honk to alert the pedestrian and proceed

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Flash your lights and proceed slowly

Question 7

A funeral procession is traveling through an intersection. Other drivers should:

Accepted Answer

Yield and allow the entire procession to pass

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Proceed normally since they may have a green light

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Merge into the procession if going the same direction

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Stop only if the lead car has a police escort