Tennessee Permit Practice Quick Test: 25 Questions

Quick Test has 25 multiple-choice questions on Tennessee driving rules, including broken yellow centerline, double solid yellow, school bus flashing red and Four-Way stop Right-of-Way. 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 broken yellow center line means:

    • A. Passing allowed when safe
    • B. Passing never allowed
    • C. Only trucks may pass
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    A. Passing allowed when safe

    Broken yellow lines indicate you may pass if the road ahead is clear.

  2. A double solid yellow line means:

    • A. Passing allowed both ways
    • B. Passing allowed on your side only
    • C. No passing in either direction
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    C. No passing in either direction

    Double solid lines prohibit passing in both directions.

  3. When a school bus has flashing red lights, you must:

    • A. Stop only if children are crossing
    • B. Stop until the lights stop flashing
    • C. Slow down and pass carefully
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    B. Stop until the lights stop flashing

    Flashing red lights mean all traffic must stop.

  4. At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to:

    • A. The driver on the left
    • B. The faster vehicle
    • C. The driver on the right
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    C. The driver on the right

    When two drivers arrive together, the one on the right goes first.

  5. When entering a freeway, you should:

    • A. Drive very slowly
    • B. Match the speed of traffic
    • C. Stop at the ramp
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    B. Match the speed of traffic

    Matching speed helps you merge smoothly.

Complete Study Guide: All 25 Questions with Answers

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

  1. Q1. A broken yellow center line means:

    Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines indicate you may pass if the road ahead is clear.

  2. Q2. A double solid yellow line means:

    Correct answer: No passing in either direction

    Why: Double solid lines prohibit passing in both directions.

  3. Q3. When a school bus has flashing red lights, you must:

    Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing

    Why: Flashing red lights mean all traffic must stop.

  4. Q4. At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to:

    Correct answer: The driver on the right

    Why: When two drivers arrive together, the one on the right goes first.

  5. Q5. When entering a freeway, you should:

    Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic

    Why: Matching speed helps you merge smoothly.

  6. Q6. If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:

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

    Why: Smooth steering helps regain traction.

  7. Q7. When driving in fog, you should use:

    Correct answer: Low beams

    Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility.

  8. Q8. If an oncoming vehicle’s headlights blind you, look:

    Correct answer: Toward the right edge of the road

    Why: Looking right avoids being blinded.

  9. Q9. When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

    Correct answer: Vehicle on the right goes first

    Why: Yield to the driver on your right.

  10. Q10. A solid white line between lanes means:

    Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged

    Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  11. Q11. When following a motorcycle, allow:

    Correct answer: Extra following distance

    Why: Motorcycles can stop quickly, so give more room.

  12. Q12. Before turning right on red, you must:

    Correct answer: Stop completely and yield

    Why: A full stop and yielding are required.

  13. Q13. Using a phone while driving is:

    Correct answer: Dangerous and distracting

    Why: Phone use increases crash risk.

  14. Q14. If your accelerator sticks, you should:

    Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake gently

    Why: Shifting to neutral lets you slow safely.

  15. Q15. You must dim high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within about:

    Correct answer: 500 feet

    Why: Dimming prevents blinding the other driver.

  16. Q16. To avoid hydroplaning, you should:

    Correct answer: Slow down on wet roads

    Why: Slower speeds reduce the chance of losing traction.

  17. Q17. A flashing red light means:

    Correct answer: Stop completely, then go when safe

    Why: It functions like a stop sign.

  18. Q18. If your brakes fail, the first step is to:

    Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal

    Why: Pumping may restore brake pressure.

  19. Q19. You must yield to pedestrians:

    Correct answer: In marked or unmarked crosswalks

    Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks.

  20. Q20. When approaching a hill or curve:

    Correct answer: Slow down and stay right

    Why: Visibility is limited, so reduce speed.

  21. Q21. If your car leaves the pavement, you should:

    Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer back gently

    Why: Gradual correction avoids skidding.

  22. Q22. A green light means:

    Correct answer: Go if the intersection is clear

    Why: Make sure cross traffic stops first.

  23. Q23. A yellow diamond sign means:

    Correct answer: Warning

    Why: Diamond-shaped signs give warnings.

  24. Q24. If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:

    Correct answer: Pull over and rest

    Why: Only rest restores alertness.

  25. Q25. When approaching emergency vehicles stopped with flashing lights, you must:

    Correct answer: Move over or slow down

    Why: Move Over laws protect responders.

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