Tennessee Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Tennessee driving rules, including downhill parking with curb, cruise control Wet/Icy roads, hand signal right turn and narrow steep road. 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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What Practice Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Downhill Parking With Curb
- Cruise Control Wet/Icy Roads
- Hand Signal Right Turn
- Narrow Steep Road
- Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way
- Vehicle Stalled on Tracks
- Driving Too Fast for Conditions
- Following Distance Importance
- Skid on Curve
- Fatigue Response
- Backing Prerequisites
- Fog Driving
- Emergency Scene Approach
- Bicycle Passing
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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On a hill, parking with wheels turned toward the curb is required:
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C. When parking downhill
Turning wheels toward the curb downhill prevents rolling into traffic.
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Using cruise control on wet or icy roads is:
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B. Not recommended
Cruise control can cause wheels to spin on slick surfaces.
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The correct hand signal for a right turn is:
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A. Left arm bent upward
An upward bend indicates a right turn.
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When two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road, the vehicle facing downhill must:
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C. Yield by backing up if needed
The downhill vehicle has better control reversing.
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High beams should be dimmed when:
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B. An oncoming vehicle is within about 500 feet
Dim high beams to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When driving at night, you should:
Correct answer: Use low beams in fog or snow
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog or snow.
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Q2. A work zone with orange signs means:
Correct answer: Slow down and be alert for workers and equipment
Why: Work zones require extra caution and reduced speed.
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Q3. When entering a freeway, you should:
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic in the right lane
Why: Matching traffic speed allows smoother merging.
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Q4. If your brakes fail, the first thing you should try is:
Correct answer: Pumping the brake pedal
Why: Pumping may restore braking pressure temporarily.
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Q5. When you are being passed on a two-lane road, you should:
Correct answer: Stay in your lane and allow space
Why: Maintaining lane position helps the other driver pass safely.
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Q6. You should avoid driving alongside another vehicle because:
Correct answer: It reduces your escape routes
Why: Staying beside another vehicle creates blind spots and limits options.
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Q7. A flashing red light at an intersection means:
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
Why: Flashing red signals function like stop signs.
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Q8. You must turn on your headlights when visibility is reduced to:
Correct answer: 200 feet or less
Why: Tennessee requires headlights when there is not enough light to see people or vehicles clearly 200 feet ahead, and whenever rain or snow requires constant use of your windshield wipers.
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Q9. Hydroplaning is more likely when:
Correct answer: Driving at high speeds on wet roads
Why: Higher speeds increase the chance of riding on water instead of pavement.
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Q10. A pedestrian with a white cane should be given:
Correct answer: Absolute right-of-way
Why: The white cane indicates visual impairment; yield fully.
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Q11. When driving near a large truck, avoid:
Correct answer: Lingering in its blind spots
Why: Trucks have large blind spots where the driver may not see you.
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Q12. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want the vehicle to go
Why: Smooth steering helps regain traction.
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Q13. Before changing lanes, the most important action is to:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spot checks are required before every lane change.
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Q14. On a hill, parking with wheels turned toward the curb is required:
Correct answer: When parking downhill
Why: Turning wheels toward the curb downhill prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q15. High beams should be dimmed when:
Correct answer: An oncoming vehicle is within about 500 feet
Why: Dim high beams to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
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Q16. A yellow diamond sign means:
Correct answer: Warning ahead
Why: Diamond signs provide warnings of hazards or changes.
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Q17. If your engine overheats, you should:
Correct answer: Pull over and let it cool
Why: Opening the radiator cap hot can cause burns; let it cool first.
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Q18. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who goes first?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: Right-of-way is given to the driver on the right.
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Q19. If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is approaching, you should:
Correct answer: Exit the vehicle and run at an angle away from the tracks
Why: Move away at an angle to avoid debris if a train hits the vehicle.
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Q20. Driving too fast for conditions is:
Correct answer: A major cause of crashes
Why: Speeding reduces control, especially in poor conditions.
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Q21. Keeping a safe following distance gives you:
Correct answer: Time to react to hazards
Why: More distance increases reaction and stopping time.
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Q22. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Move Over laws require changing lanes or slowing when safe.
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Q23. Bicyclists must be given:
Correct answer: The same rights and responsibilities as drivers
Why: Bicyclists share the roadway and must be treated like other vehicles.
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Q24. If you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors, you are:
Correct answer: In their blind spot
Why: If you cannot see their mirrors, they cannot see you.
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Q25. Using cruise control on wet or icy roads is:
Correct answer: Not recommended
Why: Cruise control can cause wheels to spin on slick surfaces.
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Q26. The correct hand signal for a right turn is:
Correct answer: Left arm bent upward
Why: An upward bend indicates a right turn.
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Q27. A no-passing zone is indicated by:
Correct answer: A solid yellow line on your side
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited.
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Q28. If your headlights fail at night, you should:
Correct answer: Try the headlight switch, hazard lights, and pull off safely
Why: Use alternate lights and pull over safely.
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Q29. The best way to avoid fatigue on long trips is to:
Correct answer: Take regular breaks
Why: Breaks help maintain alertness.
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Q30. If your wheels run off the roadway, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer back gently
Why: Gradual correction prevents loss of control.
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Q31. You must stop for a school bus when:
Correct answer: Its red lights are flashing
Why: Flashing red lights require drivers to stop.
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Q32. If another driver is tailgating you, you should:
Correct answer: Increase your following distance
Why: More space allows smoother slowing if needed.
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Q33. A green arrow means:
Correct answer: You have a protected turn
Why: Oncoming traffic is stopped during a protected turn.
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Q34. To reduce glare from oncoming headlights at night:
Correct answer: Look to the right edge of the road
Why: Looking right avoids direct glare.
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Q35. When driving in fog, you should use:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.
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Q36. Before backing up, you must:
Correct answer: Turn and look through the rear window
Why: Direct vision behind you is essential.
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Q37. If you skid on a curve, you should:
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go
Why: Smooth steering helps regain control.
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Q38. When following a motorcycle, allow:
Correct answer: Extra space
Why: Motorcycles stop quickly; extra space is needed.
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Q39. If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
Correct answer: Pull over and rest
Why: Only rest restores alertness.
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Q40. A red X over a lane means:
Correct answer: Do not drive in that lane
Why: A red X indicates a closed lane.
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Q41. Turning right on red is allowed when:
Correct answer: You stop first and the way is clear
Why: Always stop before turning right on red.
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Q42. When two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road, the vehicle facing downhill must:
Correct answer: Yield by backing up if needed
Why: The downhill vehicle has better control reversing.
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Q43. A flashing yellow arrow means:
Correct answer: You may turn after yielding
Why: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
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Q44. When driving near bicyclists, you should:
Correct answer: Give them as much space as possible
Why: Extra space protects vulnerable road users.
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Q45. You should increase following distance when:
Correct answer: Roads are wet or visibility is low
Why: More distance is needed in poor conditions.
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Q46. When approaching a hill or curve:
Correct answer: Slow down and stay right
Why: Reduced visibility requires caution.
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Q47. Before turning left, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Oncoming vehicles have right-of-way.
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Q48. A solid white line between lanes means:
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q49. Driving at night requires:
Correct answer: Longer following distances
Why: Visibility is reduced, so increase space.
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Q50. If your tire blows out, you should:
Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and slow down gradually
Why: Gradual slowing maintains control.