Tennessee Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions
Posted and default limits, school zones and the basic speed law.
Question 1
Unless another limit is posted, what is the speed limit on Tennessee's primary and secondary state and federal highways?
Correct answer: 55 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is 55 mph.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 2
What is the maximum speed set by Tennessee law for interstate highways?
Correct answer: 70 mph
The maximum speed set by Tennessee law for interstates is 70 mph, posted on most rural sections; urban sections are often 55 mph.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 3
What is the minimum speed in the right lane(s) of a Tennessee interstate under normal conditions?
Correct answer: 45 mph
On interstates the minimum speed in the right lane(s) is 45 mph under normal conditions; if that is too fast for you, use another road.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 4
Traffic is light. May you drive 50 mph in the far left lane of a Tennessee interstate?
Correct answer: No, it is unlawful to go under 55 mph there
It is unlawful to drive under 55 mph in the leftmost lane of an interstate unless congestion prevents driving that fast safely.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 5
Under Tennessee rules, when are you considered a slow-moving vehicle?
Correct answer: When going 10 mph or more below the maximum speed
You are considered a slow-moving vehicle when traveling 10 mph or more below the lawful maximum; if five or more vehicles line up behind you, pull off when safe.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 6
Five or more vehicles are lined up behind your slow vehicle. What should you do?
Correct answer: Turn off or pull over as soon as it is safe
If five or more vehicles are lined up behind you, turn or pull off the roadway as soon as you can do so safely.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 7
What is the minimum fine for speeding in an active highway work zone in Tennessee?
Correct answer: $250, up to $500
Tennessee law sets a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum of $500 for violating the speed limit posted in an active work zone.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 8
Exceeding the school zone speed limit in Tennessee is treated as what?
Correct answer: Reckless driving, with six points
Speeding in a school zone is by law considered reckless driving, which adds six points and triggers an advisory letter.
Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road
Question 9
Is the Basic Speed Rule a Tennessee law?
Correct answer: No, it is a general safety principle
The Basic Speed Rule is not a Tennessee law but a safety principle: drive no faster than current conditions safely allow.