Tennessee Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions
Lane use, merging, passing safely and freeway driving.
Question 1
On a road with no center line and traffic both ways, how much of the road must you give oncoming drivers?
Correct answer: At least half
On a road without center line markings and traffic from each direction, drivers must give others going the opposite way at least half the road.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 2
On a two-way, five-lane highway, what is the center lane for?
Correct answer: Left turns only
The center lane of a two-way three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for turning left.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 3
On a four-lane road with two-way traffic, which lanes should you normally drive in?
Correct answer: The right lanes, except to pass or turn left
If a road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when passing other vehicles or turning left.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 4
Is it legal to make a U-turn on a Tennessee interstate, using the median crossover?
Correct answer: No; crossovers are for emergency and maintenance vehicles only
U-turns on interstates are illegal; emergency crossovers are only for emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 5
You see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines. What does this mean?
Correct answer: You are going the wrong way
Red reflectors always mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision; get off or into the proper lane immediately.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 6
How far may you travel in a shared center (two-way left) turn lane?
Correct answer: No more than 300 feet
Shared center turn lanes are only for left turns, cannot be used for passing, and cannot be used for travel farther than 300 feet.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 7
Two vehicles enter a shared center turn lane from opposite directions. Who has the right-of-way?
Correct answer: The first vehicle to enter the lane
When vehicles enter the center turn lane from opposite directions, the first vehicle to enter the lane has the right-of-way.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 8
A lane sign reads HOV 2. Who may use the lane during its posted hours?
Correct answer: Vehicles with at least two people
HOV lanes are for vehicles with more than one person; HOV 2 means at least two people must be in the vehicle.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 9
A steady yellow X is shown over your reversible lane. What should you do?
Correct answer: Move out of the lane when it is safe
A steady yellow X means the lane's use or direction is changing, so move out of it as soon as it is safe; a red X means you may not drive in it.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 10
When may you drive in a reserved lane (marked with a white diamond) that is not for your type of vehicle?
Correct answer: Only to turn across it within the next half block
Do not travel in a reserved lane unless you drive the type of vehicle indicated, or unless you must turn across it within the next half block.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 11
Is it illegal in Tennessee to pass more than one vehicle at a time?
Correct answer: No, but it is generally not safe
Passing multiple vehicles is not illegal in Tennessee, but it is generally not safe; consider it only on a straight, level road with excellent visibility.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 12
When passing several vehicles, how far before oncoming traffic or a no-passing zone must you be back in your lane?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
You should be able to complete the pass and return to the right lane before coming within 100 feet of the no-passing markings or any oncoming vehicle.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 13
When may you pass another vehicle on the right in Tennessee?
Correct answer: When it is turning left, or on a road with two or more lanes each way
You may pass on the right only when the vehicle is turning left or on roads wide enough for two or more lanes in your direction, and never by driving off the pavement.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 14
After passing a vehicle, when may you return to the right lane?
Correct answer: When you see the whole vehicle in your rearview mirror
Complete your pass as soon as possible; when you can see the entire vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, signal right and return to your lane.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 15
What does the end of a no-passing zone mean?
Correct answer: There is more visibility, but you must judge if passing is safe
The end of a no-passing zone only means visibility increases; it is still up to you to decide whether it is safe to pass.