Tennessee Permit Practice Mini Test 1: 12 Questions

Mini Test 1 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Tennessee driving rules, including flashing red signal, broken yellow centerline, skid recovery and solid white between lanes. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. A flashing red light means:

    • A. Stop completely, then go when safe
    • B. Slow down only
    • C. Proceed without stopping
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    A. Stop completely, then go when safe

    A flashing red acts the same as a stop sign.

  2. A broken yellow line means:

    • A. No passing allowed
    • B. Passing allowed on both sides only
    • C. Passing allowed when safe
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    C. Passing allowed when safe

    Broken yellow lines permit passing when clear.

  3. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

    • A. Brake hard
    • B. Turn sharply opposite the skid
    • C. Steer gently in the direction you want to go
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    C. Steer gently in the direction you want to go

    Steer smoothly to regain control.

  4. When following a motorcycle, allow:

    • A. Very close distance
    • B. Extra space
    • C. Less space than a car
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    B. Extra space

    Motorcycles stop more quickly; allow extra space.

  5. Before turning right on red, you must:

    • A. Stop completely and yield
    • B. Slow down only
    • C. Turn quickly
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    A. Stop completely and yield

    A complete stop is required before turning.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. A flashing red light means:

    Correct answer: Stop completely, then go when safe

    Why: A flashing red acts the same as a stop sign.

  2. Q2. A broken yellow line means:

    Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when clear.

  3. Q3. You must use low beams:

    Correct answer: When driving in fog

    Why: Low beams improve visibility in fog.

  4. Q4. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

    Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want to go

    Why: Steer smoothly to regain control.

  5. Q5. A solid white line between lanes means:

    Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged

    Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  6. Q6. When approaching a hill with limited visibility, you should:

    Correct answer: Slow down and stay right

    Why: Stay right and reduce speed when visibility is limited.

  7. Q7. A green light means:

    Correct answer: Go if the intersection is clear

    Why: Proceed only when the intersection is safe.

  8. Q8. When following a motorcycle, allow:

    Correct answer: Extra space

    Why: Motorcycles stop more quickly; allow extra space.

  9. Q9. If your accelerator sticks, you should:

    Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake gently

    Why: Shifting to neutral helps slow down safely.

  10. Q10. Look to the right edge of the road:

    Correct answer: When blinded by oncoming headlights

    Why: Looking right avoids headlight glare.

  11. Q11. Before turning right on red, you must:

    Correct answer: Stop completely and yield

    Why: A complete stop is required before turning.

  12. Q12. At an uncontrolled intersection, right-of-way goes to:

    Correct answer: The vehicle on the right

    Why: Right-hand rule applies when arriving at the same time.

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