Tennesse Permit Test: Right of Way and Intersections
At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
A. Vehicle on the left
B. Vehicle on the right
C. Largest vehicle
D. Fastest vehicle
Answer: BIf you arrive at a four-way stop before another vehicle, you should:
A. Yield to them
B. Wave them through
C. Proceed first when safe
D. Back up
Answer: CWhen making a left turn, you must yield to:
A. Vehicles behind you
B. Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction
C. Parked cars
D. Vehicles on side streets
Answer: BAt a green light, you should:
A. Always proceed immediately
B. Wait until the intersection is clear
C. Honk before entering
D. Stop completely
Answer: BA flashing red traffic signal should be treated as:
A. A yield sign
B. A green light
C. A stop sign
D. A warning sign
Answer: CA flashing yellow light means:
A. Stop completely
B. Proceed with caution
C. Yield only
D. Turn around
Answer: BIf a traffic signal is out, treat the intersection as:
A. A yield sign
B. A green light
C. A four-way stop
D. A railroad crossing
Answer: CWhen entering a roundabout, you must yield to:
A. Vehicles entering behind you
B. Vehicles already in the roundabout
C. Pedestrians only
D. Large trucks only
Answer: BBefore turning right on red, you must:
A. Speed up
B. Stop completely and check for traffic
C. Honk
D. Flash your headlights
Answer: BWhen should you yield to pedestrians?
A. Only at stop signs
B. Only during daylight
C. Whenever they are crossing legally
D. Never
Answer: CIf an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens activated, you should:
A. Continue driving normally
B. Move right and stop
C. Speed up
D. Turn left
Answer: BIf a funeral procession is passing through an intersection, you should:
A. Cut through the line
B. Yield to the procession
C. Honk
D. Race ahead
Answer: BA yield sign means:
A. Stop completely
B. Slow down and give right-of-way if necessary
C. Speed up
D. Ignore cross traffic
Answer: BAt an uncontrolled intersection, you should:
A. Assume you have the right-of-way
B. Slow down and be prepared to yield
C. Accelerate
D. Honk continuously
Answer: BIf a pedestrian steps into a crosswalk, you must:
A. Continue if you have a green light
B. Yield and allow them to cross
C. Honk
D. Drive around them
Answer: BBefore entering an intersection, you should:
A. Check traffic conditions
B. Look only left
C. Look only right
D. Focus only on the traffic light
Answer: AWhen turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
A. Turn into any lane
B. Turn into the nearest legal lane
C. Turn wide
D. Stop in the intersection
Answer: BIf another driver fails to yield when required, you should:
A. Insist on your right-of-way
B. Slow down and avoid a collision
C. Honk repeatedly
D. Speed up
Answer: BWhen approaching a yield sign, you should:
A. Stop every time
B. Slow down and prepare to stop if needed
C. Speed up
D. Ignore traffic
Answer: BAt a T-intersection, vehicles on the ending road must:
A. Yield to traffic on the through road
B. Proceed first
C. Ignore traffic signs
D. Honk before entering
Answer: AIf you are entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must:
A. Stop at the end of the ramp
B. Yield to highway traffic
C. Drive below highway speed
D. Use your hazard lights
Answer: BWhen two drivers arrive simultaneously at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left should:
A. Proceed first
B. Yield to the driver on the right
C. Honk
D. Reverse
Answer: BIf traffic is backed up and blocks an intersection, you should:
A. Enter anyway
B. Wait until you can completely clear the intersection
C. Honk
D. Drive around traffic
Answer: BA driver turning right must yield to:
A. Pedestrians in the crosswalk
B. No one
C. Only bicycles
D. Parked vehicles
Answer: AThe safest driving attitude regarding right-of-way is:
A. Always take your right-of-way
B. Be prepared to yield even when legally entitled to proceed
C. Drive aggressively
D. Ignore hesitant drivers
Answer: B
You are approaching an intersection with a yield sign. There is traffic on the main road. What should you do?
A. Stop and wait for all traffic to clear
B. Speed through the intersection
C. Slow down and yield to traffic on the main road
D. Honk before entering
Answer: C
When making a left turn at a green light, you must yield to:
A. Vehicles behind you
B. Oncoming traffic
C. Parked vehicles
D. Pedestrians on the sidewalk
Answer: B
At a four-way stop, who goes first?
A. The largest vehicle
B. The vehicle that arrives first
C. The vehicle on the left
D. The fastest vehicle
Answer: B
If another driver arrives at a four-way stop before you, you should:
A. Go first
B. Yield and let them proceed
C. Honk
D. Speed through
Answer: B
You have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What should you do?
A. Enter the intersection anyway
B. Wait until you can completely clear it
C. Honk continuously
D. Drive around the traffic
Answer: B
Before entering a roundabout, you must:
A. Stop every time
B. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
C. Speed up
D. Use your hazard lights
Answer: B
When leaving a roundabout, you should:
A. Signal your exit
B. Stop
C. Honk
D. Accelerate sharply
Answer: A
A pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk. You should:
A. Continue if you have a green light
B. Yield to the pedestrian
C. Honk at the pedestrian
D. Drive around them
Answer: B
If a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross with a white cane, you must:
A. Proceed carefully
B. Yield the right-of-way
C. Honk before passing
D. Ignore them
Answer: B
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should:
A. Stop at the end of the ramp
B. Yield to traffic already on the highway
C. Drive below highway speed
D. Enter without looking
Answer: B
An emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens. You should:
A. Continue driving normally
B. Pull to the right and stop
C. Speed up
D. Turn left
Answer: B
If you hear a siren but cannot see the emergency vehicle, you should:
A. Ignore it
B. Look for the source and prepare to yield
C. Speed up
D. Stop in the middle of the road
Answer: B
At an uncontrolled intersection, you should:
A. Assume you have the right-of-way
B. Slow down and be prepared to yield
C. Accelerate
D. Honk
Answer: B
When turning right on red, you must:
A. Stop first and check for traffic
B. Continue without stopping
C. Honk
D. Yield only to cars
Answer: A
A driver making a U-turn must yield to:
A. No one
B. All approaching traffic and pedestrians
C. Vehicles behind them only
D. Parked vehicles
Answer: B
When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left should:
A. Proceed first
B. Yield to the driver on the right
C. Honk
D. Reverse
Answer: B
A driver entering a roadway from a driveway must:
A. Yield to vehicles already on the roadway
B. Enter immediately
C. Honk
D. Drive on the shoulder
Answer: A
When crossing a sidewalk to enter a driveway, you must:
A. Yield to pedestrians
B. Continue without stopping
C. Honk
D. Speed up
Answer: A
If a police officer is directing traffic, you should:
A. Follow the traffic light
B. Follow the officer’s directions
C. Follow other drivers
D. Stop and wait
Answer: B
A funeral procession has the right-of-way. You should:
A. Cut through the procession
B. Yield and allow it to pass
C. Honk
D. Follow closely behind
Answer: B
When approaching an intersection, your first responsibility is to:
A. Check traffic conditions
B. Accelerate
C. Change lanes
D. Honk
Answer: A
If a vehicle is already in the intersection waiting to turn left, you should:
A. Block the intersection
B. Allow the vehicle to complete its turn
C. Honk
D. Speed through
Answer: B
When backing out of a parking space, you must:
A. Yield to moving traffic and pedestrians
B. Assume others will stop
C. Honk and back out quickly
D. Ignore traffic
Answer: A
If you are unsure who has the right-of-way, the safest action is to:
A. Accelerate
B. Yield and avoid a collision
C. Honk repeatedly
D. Insist on your right-of-way
Answer: B
Which statement about right-of-way is most correct?
A. Right-of-way is always taken
B. Right-of-way is given when necessary for safety
C. The largest vehicle always has it
D. The fastest driver gets it
Answer: B
You are turning left at a green light. When may you complete the turn?
A. Immediately
B. Only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
C. After honking
D. Whenever traffic slows
Answer: B
At a four-way stop with three vehicles arriving simultaneously, the driver on the right generally:
A. Goes last
B. Has the right-of-way
C. Must back up
D. Must honk
Answer: B
If you enter an intersection on a green light and it turns yellow while you’re in it, you should:
A. Stop immediately
B. Continue through safely
C. Reverse
D. Pull over
Answer: B
A pedestrian steps off the curb unexpectedly. You should:
A. Speed up
B. Yield if necessary to avoid a collision
C. Honk and continue
D. Swerve into another lane
Answer: B
When approaching a roundabout, you should:
A. Enter without slowing
B. Yield to vehicles already circulating
C. Stop in the circle
D. Drive clockwise
Answer: B
A vehicle is entering from a private driveway. Who must yield?
A. Traffic on the roadway
B. The vehicle entering
C. The largest vehicle
D. The fastest vehicle
Answer: B
At a T-intersection, vehicles on the terminating road must:
A. Yield to through traffic
B. Proceed first
C. Honk before entering
D. Ignore traffic
Answer: A
If an emergency vehicle is stopped on the roadside with flashing lights, Tennessee law generally requires you to:
A. Speed up
B. Move over when safe
C. Stop in the lane
D. Ignore it
Answer: B
If two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously, who yields?
A. Driver on the right
B. Driver on the left
C. Larger vehicle
D. Faster vehicle
Answer: B
When entering a highway, your speed should:
A. Match traffic conditions as closely as possible
B. Be much slower than traffic
C. Be much faster than traffic
D. Remain at 25 mph
Answer: A
If a traffic light is green but a police officer directs you to stop, you should:
A. Follow the green light
B. Follow the officer
C. Follow the vehicle ahead
D. Ignore both
Answer: B
Before crossing railroad tracks, you should:
A. Look and listen for trains
B. Accelerate without looking
C. Stop on the tracks
D. Change lanes
Answer: A
If traffic is backed up beyond an intersection, you should:
A. Enter anyway
B. Wait until you can clear the intersection
C. Honk continuously
D. Drive on the shoulder
Answer: B
When turning right, you must watch for:
A. Pedestrians and bicyclists
B. Trees only
C. Parked vehicles only
D. Road signs only
Answer: A
A driver backing out of a driveway must:
A. Yield to roadway traffic
B. Assume traffic will stop
C. Enter immediately
D. Honk and go
Answer: A
If another driver waves you through an intersection, you should:
A. Still verify it is safe before proceeding
B. Go immediately
C. Ignore traffic signals
D. Close your eyes and proceed
Answer: A
When making a left turn, where should you generally position your vehicle before turning?
A. Near the center line in your lane
B. On the shoulder
C. In the right lane
D. Anywhere
Answer: A
If you miss your chance to merge safely, you should:
A. Force your way in
B. Slow or adjust speed until a safe gap appears
C. Stop in the lane
D. Honk repeatedly
Answer: B
If you have the right-of-way but a collision seems likely, you should:
A. Continue regardless
B. Take action to avoid the crash
C. Accelerate
D. Honk only
Answer: B
Which road user is most vulnerable?
A. Truck driver
B. Motorcyclist
C. SUV driver
D. Bus driver
Answer: B
At a crosswalk without traffic signals, drivers should:
A. Yield to pedestrians crossing
B. Speed through
C. Honk at pedestrians
D. Ignore them
Answer: A
When approaching a yield sign, you must:
A. Be prepared to stop if necessary
B. Always stop
C. Always accelerate
D. Ignore cross traffic
Answer: A
If an emergency vehicle approaches at an intersection, you should:
A. Block the intersection
B. Yield and allow it to pass
C. Race through first
D. Stop in the middle
Answer: B
The purpose of right-of-way rules is to:
A. Determine the fastest driver
B. Prevent conflicts and collisions
C. Give larger vehicles priority
D. Reduce speed limits
Answer: B
The safest rule when uncertain about right-of-way is:
A. Assume others will stop
B. Yield and proceed cautiously
C. Accelerate
D. Honk repeatedly
Answer: B