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

Answer

A yield sign requires you to slow down and give the right of way to traffic; stop only if traffic requires it.

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

Answer

On a narrow mountain road, the vehicle going downhill should back up to a wider area because the uphill vehicle has less control when reversing.

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

Answer

Vehicles already inside a roundabout have the right of way; entering vehicles must yield to circulating traffic.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A four-way stop

Answer

A non-functioning traffic signal should be treated as a four-way stop — all drivers must stop and yield appropriately.

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

Answer

While merging vehicles must yield, courtesy and safety suggest highway drivers adjust speed or lane if safely possible to assist merging traffic.

TN DMV - Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test