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Learner's Permit Study Cards
Basic questions to prepare for the Tennessee Learner's Permit test
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9th Grade
12/14/2008

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What does a red sign mean?
Definition
stop sign
Term
What does a black sign mean?
Definition
One-way signs
Term
What does a white sign mean?
Definition
regulatory signs, route markers, and the Fallout Shelter Directional sign
Term
What color would a contruction/maintenance sign be?
Definition
Orange
Term
What does a yellow sign mean?
Definition
warnings and school signs
Term
What two colors are guide signs?
Definition
brown and green
Term
What color are informational signs and emergency route markers?
Definition
Blue
Term
If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by...
Definition
waiting several hours
Term
When taking any medicine, what should you do before driving?
Definition
consult your doctor
Term
What is BAC?
Definition
blood alcohol concentration- the amount of alcohol in the blood
Term
Driving under the influence (DUI) for a 1st conviction is determined by which blood alcohol concentration?
Definition
0.08%
Term
What is a depressant?
Definition
alcohol in any concentration
Term
True or False: Cough syrups and cold tablets do not affect the ability to drive.
Definition
False. Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines CAN affect the ability to drive.
Term
The DUI law states that upon a second conviction the violator will...
Definition
serve no less than 45 days in jail
Term
If you have a BAC of 0.1%, you are ___ times more likely to cause an accident that if you were sober.
Definition
7
Term
True or False: Special studies show that all fatal crashes involving alcohol in Tennessee have increased.
Definition
False. They have decreased.
Term
The DUI law states that upon 1st conviction the pentalty will be...
Definition
a $350 fine, 48 hours in jail, and 1 year revocation
Term
What driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
Definition
alertness and coordination
Term
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 the death of another person(s), you may...
Definition
be charged with vehicular homicide or be fined and sentenced to a term in jail
Term

Which of the following statements is false?

A. the more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise his/her BAC

B. if two people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first

C. Drinking 3 drinks in 1 hour affects you just the same as drinking 3 drinks in 3 hours

Definition
C.
Term
How does the pentalty for driving under the influence of drugs differ from the pentalty for driving under the influence of alcohol?
Definition
the pentalties are the same
Term
If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the all the alcohol to leave your blood stream?
Definition
3 hours
Term
In parallel parking, the wheels should be how far from the curb?
Definition
within 18 inches
Term
When are you permitted to double park?
Definition
never
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on primary and secondary TN state and federal highways is...
Definition
55 mph
Term

The brakes on every vehicle (other than motorcycles) must consist of a good ____ break and an _____ break.

Definition
....of a good foot break and an "emergency" or "parking" break.
Term
Parking within ___ feet of a fire hydrant is illegal.
Definition
15
Term
Parking within ___ feet of a railroad crossing is illegal.
Definition
50
Term
Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?
Definition
5 or more
Term
If you change your address, TN law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within...
Definition
10 days
Term
An advisory letter is mailed to a licensee how many points on a driving record within any 12 months?
Definition
6-11 points
Term
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should...
Definition
stop
Term
TN was the 1st 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.
Definition
4 years
Term
Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal at what dustance before the turn?
Definition
50 feet
Term
What vehicles are not required to stop before crossing any railroad grade crossing?
Definition
farm trucks hauling produce
Term
If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within __ days.
Definition
20
Term
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until...
Definition
the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion
Term
It is illegal to turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot...
Definition
see at least 500 feet in each direction
Term
If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should...
Definition
complete the turn when traffic clears
Term
If your car has been disabled on the highway, you should...
Definition
park with all 4 wheels off the traveled highway, if possible
Term
In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you...
Definition
stay within that speed range
Term
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often...
Definition
locks the front wheels causing loss of steering
Term
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should turn into the ___ lane.
Definition
first
Term
If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should steer to the...
Definition
left
Term
Changing from one lane to another is best done...
Definition
gradually and carefully
Term
A major cause of fatal traffic accidents in TN is...
Definition
speeding
Term
How far ahead should you signal your intentions to turn?
Definition
50 feet
Term
At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you should...
Definition
continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn
Term

Which of the following described 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

Definition
B.
Term
If you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should...
Definition
move to the lane on your right
Term
When should you start reducing speed when preparing to exit an expressway?
Definition
immediately upon entering the deceleration lane
Term
True or False: Changing lanes without signaling is relatively safe.
Definition
False
Term
Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should...
Definition
check blind spots and mirrors, look over your shoulder, and signal your intention before changing lanes
Term
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should...
Definition
come to a complete stop, check traffic and go when it's safe
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