Tennessee Permit Practice Test 2
25 questions written from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
For a driver 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is driving always illegal in Tennessee?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (Information current as of July 1, 2022). 12 of the 20 Tennessee questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Tennessee or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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For a driver 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is driving always illegal in Tennessee?
- A 0.10 percent or higher
- B 0.02 percent or higher
- C 0.05 percent or higher
- D 0.08 percent or higher
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D. 0.08 percent or higher
A BAC of 0.08 percent or more is always illegal for adult drivers in Tennessee. You can still be convicted of DUI below 0.08 if you are impaired, so the only safe amount before driving is none.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 93
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A school bus ahead has stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. When may you go again?
- A When the red lights are off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus moves
- B After you have stopped for at least 10 seconds and no children are in sight
- C As soon as the children are off the road
- D When the bus driver turns off the yellow lights
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A. When the red lights are off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus moves
When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, stop and wait until the lights are turned off, the arm is withdrawn and the bus begins moving. Children may cross in front of the bus at any moment.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 65
In Tennessee, what is the minimum distance you must leave when passing a bicycle going the same direction?
- A 3 feet
- B 2 feet
- C 6 feet
- D 1 foot
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A. 3 feet
Tennessee law requires you to pass a bicyclist slowly with at least 3 feet of clearance and keep that space until you are safely past. Cyclists may swerve suddenly to avoid potholes or debris.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 119
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A train is approaching a railroad crossing. Where must you stop?
- A Between 5 and 10 feet from the tracks
- B Between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks
- C Right at the edge of the first rail
- D Between 50 and 100 feet from the tracks
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B. Between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks
When a train is coming, stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail and never on the tracks. Wait until the train has passed and it is safe before crossing.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 64
You need to change the destination in your phone's GPS app while driving. What does Tennessee law require?
- A Change it only when traffic is light
- B Hold the phone low so police cannot see it
- C Pull over safely and stop before touching the phone
- D Type it quickly, but only while stopped at a red light
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C. Pull over safely and stop before touching the phone
You may not touch your phone to use GPS while driving. Set your route before you leave, and if you need to change it, pull into a safe place such as a parking lot and come to a full stop first.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 6