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If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
a.) taking a cold shower
b.) waiting several hours
c.) drinking several cups of coffee |
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| b.) waiting several hours |
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When taking any medicine, you should:
a.) consult your doctor about the effects before driving
b.) have someone follow you home
c.) keep your window open and drive more slowly |
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| b.) consult your doctor about the effects before driving |
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The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
a.) implied consent (IC)
b.) blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
c.) rate of alcohol consumption (RAC) |
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| b.) blood alcohol concentration (BAC) |
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Driving under the influence (DUI) for a first conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration?
a.) .05%
b.) .08%
c.) 50% |
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Alcohol in any concentration is:
a.) a stimulant
b.) a depressant
c.) neither of the above |
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| b.) a depressant (and not a stimulant) |
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Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
a.)tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives
b.)cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines
c.) all of the above |
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The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will serve not less than:
a.) 5 days in jail
b.) 20 days in jail
c.) 45 days in jail |
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If you have a BAC of .10%, you are _______ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober.
a.) 3
b.) 5
c.) 7 |
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Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee:
a.) have increased
b.) have decreased
c.) have remained steady |
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| b.) Tennessee's rate of fatal crashes involving alcohol has decreased to about one-third |
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The DUI law states that upon first conviction the penalty will be:
a.)a $100.00 fine, 24 hours in jail and 6 months revocation
b.)a $500.00 fine, 12 hours in jail and 3 months revocation
c.)a $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year revocation |
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| c.) a $350.00 fine, 48 hours in jail and 1 year revocation |
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Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
a.) alertness
b.)coordination
c.) both of the above |
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If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or alcohol and you are involved in a crash that results in a death of another person(s), you may:
a.) be charged with vehicular homicide
b.) if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison
c.) both of the above |
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c.) be charged with vehicular homicide AND
if convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison (both of the above) |
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Select the statement below that is false:
a.)The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their "BAC"
b.)If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first
c.)Drinking three drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking three drinks in three hours |
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c.) IS COMPLETELY FALSE!
The more you drink in a fixed amount of time, the higher the BAC. Thus three drinks in one hour will affect you more than three drinks in three hours. |
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Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:
a.) the same penalty as for alcohol
b.) absolutely no penalty
c.) a lesser penalty than for alcohol |
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| a.) the same penalty as for alcohol |
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If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream?
a.) one hour
b.) two hours
c.) three hours |
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In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?
a.) within two feet
b.) within 18 inches
c.) within one foot |
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When are you permitted to double park?
a.) never b.) on a four-lane street only c.) to load or unload passengers |
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highways is:
a.) 55 mph
b.) 45 mph
c.) 65 mph |
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By law, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:
a.) not lock under any condition
b.) consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake
c.) consist of a good "parking" brake that is capable of stopping the vehicle within legal limits |
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| b.) consist of a good foot brake and an "emergency" or "parking" brake |
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It is illegal to park:
a.) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
b.) within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
c.) both a and b |
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Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
a.) at least four
b.) five or more
c.) eight or more |
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If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within:
a.) 6 months
b.) 10 days
c.) 45 days |
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An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee having how many points on a driving record within any twelve months:
a.) 6-11
b.) 8-10
c.) 12 or more |
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a.) 6-11
Drivers having 6 to 11 points on a driving record within any 12 months will be mailed an advisory letter. |
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If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:
a.) stop
b.) proceed at 15 mph if no children are present
c.) proceed at normal speed, but watch for children |
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Tennessee was the first state to pass a child restraint law. This law requires that children under the age of ________ must be placed in an approved child restraint device.
a.) 3 years
b.) 2 years
c.) 4 years |
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Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what distance before the turn?
a.) 50 feet
b.) 75 feet
c.) 25 feet |
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Which of the following vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?
a.) farm trucks hauling produce
b.) school or church buses
c.) taxis |
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| a.) farm trucks hauling produce |
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If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within:
a.) 10 days
b.) 20 days
c.) 48 hours |
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Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until:
a.) all students are off the bus
b.) the stop arm is retracted
c.) the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion |
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| c.) the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion |
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It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:
a.) make the turn within 30 seconds
b.) see at least 500 feet in each direction
c.) drive on the shoulder of the road |
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| b.) see at least 500 feet in each direction |
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If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should:
a.) stop until the light changes to green
b.) back out of the intersection, if possible
c.) complete the turn when traffic clears |
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| c.) complete the turn when traffic clears |
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If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should:
a.) stop in the right lane
b.) park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible
c.) stop where you are |
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| b.) park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible |
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In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you:
a.) drive a few miles per hour faster than most
b.) stay within that speed range
c.) drive a few miles per hour slower than most |
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| b.) stay within that speed range |
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Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
a.) helps you stop sooner
b.) locks the front wheels causing loss of steering
c.) keeps the brakes from freezing |
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| b.) locks the front wheels causing loss of steering |
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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
a.) turn into any lane
b.) turn into first lane
c.) turn into second lane |
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| b.) turn into first lane (sharply turn left) |
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If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
a.) steer to the right
b.) steer to the left
c.) tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral |
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Changing from one lane to another is best done:
a.) quickly and often
b.) when a car is in your blind spot
c.) gradually and carefully |
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| c.) gradually and carefully |
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A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in Tennessee is:
a.) turning into the wrong lane
b.) speeding
c.) following too closely |
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How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn?
a.) at least 50 feet
b.) as soon as you decide to turn
c.) at least 100 feet |
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At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you should:
a.) signal the direction you want to go and wait for a gap
b.) stop and wait until the way is clear before turning
c.) continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn |
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| c.) continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn |
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Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
a.) knows the other driver will do the right thing
b.) considers what other drivers might do and is prepared
c.) expects no breaks and gives none |
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| b.) considers what other drivers might do and is prepared |
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If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
a.) stay in the center lane
b.) move to the lane on your right
c.) move to the lane on your left |
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| b.) move to the lane on your right |
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You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed?
a.) about halfway through the deceleration lane
b.) as you approach the deceleration lane
c.) immediately upon entering the deceleration lane |
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| c.) immediately upon entering the deceleration lane |
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Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an interstate system?
a.) slower traffic must keep to the right
b.) change lanes without signaling
c.) if you miss your exit you must go to the next exit |
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| b.) change lanes without signaling |
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Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
a.) check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear
b.) signal your intention before changing lanes
c.) all the above |
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c.) all the above:
check your blind spots, mirrors, look over shoulder toward the rear, and
signal your intention before changing lanes |
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You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
a.) slow down and yield the right-of-way
b.) slow down and drive carefully
c.) come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go on when it is safe |
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| c.) come to a complete stop, check the traffic and go on when it is safe |
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pecial laws, regulations or important information is provided on signs in the shape of:
a.) diamonds
b.) rectangles
c.) squares |
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b.) rectangles
(Originally there was a graphic of each shape with this, but I thought it was unneccessary) |
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