Tennessee Road Signs Test (2026)
Every road sign on the Tennessee exam, with what it means. Free and unlimited.
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What this test covers
This draw of 40 questions breaks down like this:
- Traffic Signs & Signals — 16
- Right-of-Way & Intersections — 6
- Traffic Lanes, Passing & Turning — 6
- Sharing the Road — 5
- Adverse Conditions — 2
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 2
- Safe Driving — 2
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 1
Heaviest on Traffic Signs & Signals (16 of 40) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
2 are Tennessee-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. In Tennessee, reading a text takes your eyes off the road for at least 5 seconds — at 55 mph that's like driving:
- The length of a football field with eyes closed
- One block
- 10 feet
- A mile
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Answer: The length of a football field with eyes closed
At 55 mph, 5 seconds is the length of a football field driven blind.
2. You want to turn left; an oncoming car is going straight through. Who goes first?
- Whoever signals first
- Whoever is larger
- You — left turns have priority
- The oncoming car going straight
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Answer: The oncoming car going straight
A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight through.
3. A safe following distance in normal conditions is at least:
- Three to four seconds
- Two seconds
- One second
- Half a second
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Answer: Three to four seconds
Keep a minimum of three to four seconds; increase it in poor conditions.
4. When turning, you should complete the turn in the:
- Center turn lane
- Shoulder
- Nearest legal lane
- Farthest lane
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Answer: Nearest legal lane
Turn into the nearest legal lane going your direction; don't swing wide across lanes.
5. This sign warns that you are approaching:
- A rest area
- A roundabout only
- A railroad crossing
- A toll booth
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Answer: A railroad crossing
A round yellow sign is the advance warning for a railroad crossing.
6. When following or passing a motorcycle, you should:
- Pass closely on the right
- Give it a full lane width, just like a car
- Share its lane to save space
- Tailgate to encourage it to speed up
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Answer: Give it a full lane width, just like a car
A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane. Never crowd or share a lane with one.
7. When turning at an intersection, watch especially for:
- Trucks only
- Only cars
- Pedestrians crossing the road you're turning onto
- Nothing
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Answer: Pedestrians crossing the road you're turning onto
Pedestrians may be crossing the street you turn into — yield to them.
8. There is no amount of alcohol that is proven 'safe' before driving because:
- It's expensive
- It tastes bad
- Even small amounts impair skills you need
- Rules change
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Answer: Even small amounts impair skills you need
Impairment begins with the first drink — the safest amount before driving is none.
9. When making a LEFT turn, you should turn from and into which lanes?
- From the right lane into any lane
- From whichever lane is open
- From the lane nearest the center, into the lane just right of center
- From the shoulder
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Answer: From the lane nearest the center, into the lane just right of center
Begin from the lane nearest the center line and end in the lane just to the right of the center of the road you enter.
10. What does this sign mean?
- No parking
- Yield
- U-turns are not permitted here
- One way
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Answer: U-turns are not permitted here
This regulatory sign prohibits U-turns.
11. You may not pass on hills or curves because:
- You cannot see far enough ahead for oncoming traffic
- It wastes fuel
- It is faster to wait
- The road is rough
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Answer: You cannot see far enough ahead for oncoming traffic
On hills and curves you can't see oncoming traffic soon enough to pass safely, so passing is prohibited.
12. This sign, posted on the left side of the road, marks:
- A one-way street
- A truck route
- A picnic area
- A no-passing zone
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Answer: A no-passing zone
The yellow pennant is the No Passing Zone sign, posted on the left where passing is prohibited.
13. What does this sign warn of?
- A detour
- A winding road — a series of curves ahead
- A one-way street
- A racetrack
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Answer: A winding road — a series of curves ahead
This warns of a winding road (several curves). Reduce speed.
14. A flashing red traffic light means:
- Yield to the left only
- Stop, then proceed when safe — treat it like a stop sign
- The signal is broken — proceed normally
- Slow down but do not stop
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Answer: Stop, then proceed when safe — treat it like a stop sign
Flashing red = treat it exactly like a stop sign: full stop, then go when it's safe.
15. What does this sign warn of?
- A bike shop
- No bicycles
- A bike lane ends
- A bicycle crossing ahead — watch for cyclists
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Answer: A bicycle crossing ahead — watch for cyclists
A bicycle-crossing sign warns cyclists may cross the road ahead.
16. What does this sign warn of?
- A rest stop
- A right turn only
- A merge
- A side road entering from the right
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Answer: A side road entering from the right
A side-road sign warns that another road joins from the right; watch for vehicles entering.
17. At a T-intersection, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle turning right
- The vehicle on the road that ends (the stem)
- The vehicle going faster
- Vehicles on the through road (the top of the T)
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Answer: Vehicles on the through road (the top of the T)
Traffic on the through road has the right-of-way; the driver on the ending road must yield.
18. Turning right on red, you must yield to:
- No one
- Only bikes
- Pedestrians and cross traffic before turning
- Only cars
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Answer: Pedestrians and cross traffic before turning
Right-on-red is allowed after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic.
19. A truck ahead of you swings wide to the left before turning right. You should:
- Pass on its right side
- Honk and go around
- Speed up on the left
- Not try to pass on the right — it needs the room to complete the turn
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Answer: Not try to pass on the right — it needs the room to complete the turn
Trucks swing wide to turn. Never squeeze up on the right of a right-turning truck.
20. A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn:
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Answer: Red
Yellow means red is coming — stop if you safely can.
21. At a four-way stop, you should proceed:
- Whenever you want
- After honking
- Only if biggest
- In the order vehicles arrived and stopped
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Answer: In the order vehicles arrived and stopped
Go in arrival order; if you tie, the driver on the right goes first.
22. A good habit for a safe following distance is to:
- Use only brake lights
- Pick a fixed point and count 3–4 seconds behind the car ahead
- Match the car's bumper
- Tailgate to save time
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Answer: Pick a fixed point and count 3–4 seconds behind the car ahead
Count 3–4 seconds from when the car ahead passes a marker until you reach it.
23. Before changing lanes, in addition to checking your mirrors you should:
- Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
- Honk
- Speed up
- Just use your mirrors
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Answer: Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
Mirrors don't show your blind spot — glance over your shoulder before moving over.
24. You are turning left at an intersection with a steady green light. You must:
- Turn immediately — you have the green
- Sound your horn and turn
- Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe
- Stop and wait for a green arrow
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Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe
A green light lets you turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
25. What does this sign warn of?
- A truck stop
- A bump
- A steep downgrade (hill) ahead
- A parking garage
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Answer: A steep downgrade (hill) ahead
This warns of a steep hill/downgrade ahead — control your speed and gear.
26. A sign of this shape and color indicates:
- A construction or work zone
- A hospital zone
- A scenic route
- A school zone
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Answer: A construction or work zone
Orange means a construction or maintenance work zone — slow down and watch for workers.
27. Give a large truck extra space because it:
- Is slow
- Needs more room to stop and turn and has big blind spots
- Uses fuel
- Is loud
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Answer: Needs more room to stop and turn and has big blind spots
Trucks need more stopping and turning room and have large No-Zones.
28. What does this sign warn of?
- Divided highway ends / two-way traffic
- One-way street
- Merging traffic
- Passing lane
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Answer: Divided highway ends / two-way traffic
Opposing arrows warn of two-way traffic ahead (e.g., a divided highway ending). Keep right.
29. When making a RIGHT turn, you should:
- Use the left lane
- Turn from the lane nearest the right curb, staying close to the curb
- Swing wide to the left first
- Turn from the center lane
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Answer: Turn from the lane nearest the right curb, staying close to the curb
Make right turns from the lane nearest the right curb and keep close to the curb through the turn.
30. In a roundabout, traffic flows:
- Clockwise
- Only when a light is green
- Counter-clockwise; yield on entry and signal to exit
- In both directions
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Answer: Counter-clockwise; yield on entry and signal to exit
Roundabout traffic moves counter-clockwise. Yield to traffic already circulating, then exit when you reach your street.
31. A yellow sign with a large black arrow bending (a chevron) is posted:
- At intersections
- Randomly
- Along a curve to guide you through it
- At rest areas
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Answer: Along a curve to guide you through it
Chevron alignment signs are placed along a curve to show its direction and sharpness.
32. To see better at night without blinding others, you should:
- Never use high beams
- Use high beams on open roads and dim them for other vehicles
- Use parking lights
- Always use high beams
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Answer: Use high beams on open roads and dim them for other vehicles
Use high beams where appropriate but dim them for oncoming and nearby vehicles.
33. What does this sign mean?
- Passing is allowed
- The road may be slippery when wet
- A sharp curve is banked
- A racetrack is ahead
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Answer: The road may be slippery when wet
This warning sign means the road can be slippery, especially when wet — slow down.
34. In a highway work zone, you should:
- Speed up to get through
- Ignore the cones
- Change lanes rapidly
- Slow down, obey the posted work-zone limit, and watch for workers
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Answer: Slow down, obey the posted work-zone limit, and watch for workers
Slow down, follow the reduced limit, merge early, and watch for workers and equipment.
35. In Tennessee, a driver 16 to under 21 with a BAC of .02% is convicted of:
- A warning
- Nothing
- Underage Driving While Impaired
- A parking ticket
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Answer: Underage Driving While Impaired
A driver 16–20 with a BAC of .02% is convicted of Underage Driving While Impaired.
36. A steady red arrow means:
- Turn in that direction after stopping
- You may not turn in the direction of the arrow — wait
- Proceed with caution
- Yield to pedestrians, then turn
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Answer: You may not turn in the direction of the arrow — wait
A red arrow means you must stop and may not make that movement until it changes.
37. What does this blue sign with a white 'H' indicate?
- A hospital nearby
- A highway exit
- A hotel
- A help phone
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Answer: A hospital nearby
A blue 'H' sign points to a hospital.
38. A pedestrian steps off the curb into the crosswalk against a 'Walk' signal as you turn. You must:
- Speed up
- Honk
- Proceed
- Yield and let them cross safely
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Answer: Yield and let them cross safely
Yield to pedestrians lawfully in the crosswalk, even while you're turning.
39. When roads are wet, you should increase your following distance to:
- The same 3-4 seconds
- More than the normal 3-4 seconds
- Zero
- 1 second
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Answer: More than the normal 3-4 seconds
Wet roads lengthen stopping distance — leave more than the normal following gap.
40. What does this blue sign with a wheelchair symbol indicate?
- A bus stop
- Parking reserved for people with disabilities
- A hospital
- A ramp
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Answer: Parking reserved for people with disabilities
The blue wheelchair sign marks disabled parking — a valid permit is required.
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