Tennessee Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Tennessee driving rules, including high beam following distance, hydroplaning response, hand signal left turn and No-Passing zone indication. 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. You must dim high beams when following a vehicle within:

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 200 feet
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    A. 500 feet

    Tennessee requires you to dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within 500 feet.

  2. If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should:

    • A. Brake hard
    • B. Turn sharply
    • C. Ease off the gas and steer straight
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    C. Ease off the gas and steer straight

    Letting off the gas helps tires regain traction.

  3. The correct hand signal for a left turn is:

    • A. Left arm downward
    • B. Left arm straight out
    • C. Left arm upward
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    B. Left arm straight out

    A straight arm signals a left turn.

  4. A no-passing zone is shown by:

    • A. Broken white lines
    • B. Flashing green light
    • C. A solid yellow line on your side
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    C. A solid yellow line on your side

    A solid yellow line prohibits passing.

  5. If your brakes fail, the first action is to:

    • A. Shift to park
    • B. Pump the brake pedal
    • C. Turn off the ignition
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    B. Pump the brake pedal

    Pumping may restore pressure.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. You must dim high beams when following a vehicle within:

    Correct answer: 500 feet

    Why: Tennessee requires you to dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within 500 feet.

  2. Q2. If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should:

    Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer straight

    Why: Letting off the gas helps tires regain traction.

  3. Q3. The correct hand signal for a left turn is:

    Correct answer: Left arm straight out

    Why: A straight arm signals a left turn.

  4. Q4. A no-passing zone is shown by:

    Correct answer: A solid yellow line on your side

    Why: A solid yellow line prohibits passing.

  5. Q5. If headlights fail at night, you should:

    Correct answer: Try the switch and pull off safely

    Why: Use hazards and pull off the road safely.

  6. Q6. You must stop for a school bus:

    Correct answer: When red lights flash

    Why: Flashing red lights require a full stop.

  7. Q7. At night, increase following distance because:

    Correct answer: Visibility is reduced

    Why: Reduced visibility requires more space to react.

  8. Q8. A flashing yellow light means:

    Correct answer: Proceed with caution

    Why: Slow and be ready to yield.

  9. Q9. When entering traffic from a stop, you must:

    Correct answer: Yield until the way is clear

    Why: Only enter when a safe gap exists.

  10. Q10. If your brakes fail, the first action is to:

    Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal

    Why: Pumping may restore pressure.

  11. Q11. To reduce glare from oncoming headlights, look:

    Correct answer: Toward the right edge of the road

    Why: Looking right reduces glare safely.

  12. Q12. Backing up safely requires:

    Correct answer: Looking through the rear window

    Why: Turn your head and look behind you.

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