Tennessee DMV practice test 8

1. How should a driver behave when stopped by a police officer to minimize tension?

1. Keep hands on the steering wheel and limit movements.
2. Exit the vehicle immediately to approach the officer.
3. Turn off the engine and wait inside the vehicle.
4. Move to the passenger side to speak with the officer.

2. What is the correct procedure if you realize you are in the wrong lane to make your intended turn?

1. Stop immediately and reverse into the correct lane
2. Make the turn from the current lane to save time
3. Drive to the next intersection and make the turn from the proper lane
4. Wait in the current lane until traffic clears completely

3. When driving on a divided highway, under what condition is it acceptable to drive across the median strip or barrier?

1. When directed to do otherwise, or at an authorized crossover or intersection.
2. Whenever traffic in the opposite lane is heavy and moving slowly.
3. Only when the median strip is painted with dashed white lines.
4. When you need to pass a vehicle traveling slower than the speed limit.

4. When making a right turn, how should you position your vehicle relative to the curb?

1. Move into the lane closest to the center line.
2. Move into the travel lane closest to the right curb.
3. Swing wide to the left before entering the turn.
4. Stop in the middle of the intersection before turning.

5. What information do blue signs provide to motorists?

1. Directions to interstate highways
2. Locations of service facilities such as stations and restaurants
3. Warnings about bridge ends and obstructions
4. Identification of state secondary routes

6. What is the recommended frequency for stopping to rest during long interstate drives to combat hypnosis?

1. Every hour or every 50 miles.
2. Every four hours or every 200 miles.
3. Every two hours or every 100 miles.
4. Only when feeling extremely tired.

7. How are High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes designated on highways?

1. By a diamond-shaped marking in the center of the lane
2. By a solid white line on the right edge
3. By a curved arrow with the word ONLY
4. By a double solid yellow line

8. According to the handbook, what does a flashing yellow "X" indicate regarding lane usage?

1. The lane is only for turning.
2. You cannot drive in the lane below.
3. The lane is reserved for bicycles.
4. The lane is reserved for buses.

9. How does the handbook describe the combined effect of alcohol and other depressant drugs like antihistamines?

1. They cancel out each other's effects
2. They are less dangerous than alcohol alone
3. They may be more dangerous to health and highway safety than either alone
4. They have no significant impact on driving ability

10. If a violation occurred during the Intermediate Restricted period but the Department of Safety was notified after the Intermediate Unrestricted license was issued, what happens to the teen's license status?

1. The Intermediate Unrestricted license remains valid without penalty.
2. The teen is dropped back to an Intermediate Restricted license for 90 days.
3. The teen must retake the driving test immediately.
4. The license is suspended until the teen turns 21.

11. When driving on an interstate, what is the correct procedure if you miss your intended exit?

1. Back up to the exit immediately.
2. Stop on the shoulder to wait for the next opportunity.
3. Continue to the next exit.
4. Make a U-turn through the median opening.

12. In which position should a driver place their hands on the steering wheel according to the sample test questions?

1. 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions
2. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
3. 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions
4. 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions

13. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Class PD license?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old
3. 16 years old
4. 18 years old

14. According to Tennessee law, which lanes must be yielded to when passing a stopped emergency vehicle on a multi-lane highway?

1. All lanes except the far-left lane
2. Only the lane directly behind the vehicle
3. The lane closest to the stopped vehicle
4. The median lane only

15. What must a driver do if they miss their intended exit on an interstate highway?

1. Back up to the exit
2. Make a U-turn on the shoulder
3. Proceed to the next exit
4. Cross the median to return

16. How should a driver behave toward pedestrians even if they have the legal right-of-way?

1. Do not honk, rev the engine, or rush them.
2. Honk briefly to ensure they see you.
3. Proceed slowly while maintaining eye contact.
4. Wait for them to step fully into the crosswalk.

17. Which condition results in an automatic failure according to the retesting guidelines?

1. Committing 1 to 6 errors
2. Committing 7 to 9 errors
3. Committing 13 to 15 errors
4. Committing 16 or more errors

18. In a diamond interchange, when is the right turn entrance ramp encountered relative to crossing the interstate?

1. After crossing over or under the interstate.
2. Before crossing over or under the interstate.
3. Only after passing the left turn entrance ramp.
4. At the same time as the left turn entrance ramp.

19. Which factor is identified as the single most common cause of traffic crashes?

1. Poor road conditions
2. Mechanical failure
3. Human error
4. Weather conditions

20. Which color is designated for school zone signs?

1. Fluorescent yellow-green
2. Orange
3. Red
4. Blue