TN DMV Right of Way Rules 3

Question 1

When making a right turn at a red light in Tennessee (where permitted), you must first:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic

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Slow down to 10 mph and check for traffic

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Yield only to vehicles coming from the left

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Proceed if no vehicles are immediately visible

Question 2

Who has the right of way when a driver and a cyclist arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right has priority, regardless of mode

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The motor vehicle always has priority

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The cyclist always has priority

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The faster vehicle has priority

Question 3

You are exiting a parking lot onto a street. You must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to all traffic on the street before entering

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Proceed once you see a gap in traffic

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Honk to alert street traffic

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Yield only to traffic coming from the left

Question 4

An ambulance is approaching from behind with lights and sirens while you are at a red light. You should:

Accepted Answer

Remain stopped and pull to the right as much as possible

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Run the red light to get out of the way

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Accelerate through the intersection quickly

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Do nothing since you are already stopped

Question 5

When a driver approaches an intersection and sees a flashing yellow light, they should:

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution, yielding as needed

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Stop completely before proceeding

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Treat it exactly like a green light

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Stop and wait for the light to change

Question 6

You are turning left at an intersection and a bicycle is approaching from the opposite direction in the bike lane. You must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the cyclist before completing the turn

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Proceed since the bike lane is separate from traffic lanes

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Honk to alert the cyclist

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Make the turn quickly before the cyclist arrives

Question 7

Under Tennessee's Move Over Law, when passing a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway, drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane away from the vehicle if safe, or slow down significantly

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Slow to 45 mph and stay in their lane

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Stop completely until the vehicle moves

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Flash headlights and proceed at normal speed