Tennessee permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 4 questions.
Passing several cars at once is not illegal in Tennessee, but the manual says you should be able to return to your lane before coming within how far of a no-passing marking or oncoming car?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
Passing several cars at once is not illegal in Tennessee, but the manual says you should be able to return to your lane before coming within how far of a no-passing marking or oncoming car?
- A 300 feet
- B 25 feet
- C 50 feet
- D 100 feet
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D. 100 feet
Only consider passing more than one vehicle on a straight, level road where you can see well, and only if you can return to the right lane before coming within 100 feet of no-passing markings or oncoming traffic. When in doubt, stay in your lane.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 76
Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
- A Move toward the center line to block them
- B Brake hard to let them by faster
- C Speed up so they cannot cut in front of you
- D Stay in your lane and keep your speed
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D. Stay in your lane and keep your speed
When being passed, stay in your lane, move to the right side of it, and maintain your speed. If an oncoming car appears, slow down to give the passing driver room to get back in.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 77
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What is the minimum gap the manual recommends when you change lanes or merge into another traffic lane?
- A 4 seconds
- B 10 seconds
- C 2 seconds
- D 1 second
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A. 4 seconds
Leave a gap of at least four seconds whenever you change lanes, enter a roadway or merge. If you must cross several lanes, take them one at a time.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 108
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Your mirrors look clear and you want to change lanes. What else should you do?
- A Tap the brakes to warn drivers behind
- B Turn your head and look over your shoulder
- C Speed up sharply so no one can be beside you
- D Nothing; properly set mirrors show everything
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B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder
Mirrors cannot show every vehicle next to you. Signal, then physically turn your head and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot before changing lanes.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 75