Tennessee Parking and Roadside Rules Practice Questions

Parking and Roadside Rules questions

1. 1. When parking facing downhill with a curb, which way should the front wheels point?

   1. A. Toward the curb
   2. B. Away from the curb
   3. C. Straight ahead

   Answer: A — Toward the curb

   Wheels turned toward the curb let it stop the vehicle if the brakes release.

2. 2. When parking facing uphill with a curb, which way should the front wheels point?

   1. A. Toward the curb
   2. B. Straight ahead
   3. C. Away from the curb

   Answer: C — Away from the curb

   Turning away means a rolling vehicle backs into the curb rather than into the road.

3. 3. When parking on a hill with no curb, which way should the front wheels point?

   1. A. Straight ahead
   2. B. Toward the edge of the road
   3. C. Toward the center of the road

   Answer: B — Toward the edge of the road

   With nothing to stop it, the vehicle should be aimed off the roadway rather than into it.

4. 4. What should you do after parking on any hill?

   1. A. Set the parking brake and leave it in gear
   2. B. Rely on the transmission alone
   3. C. Leave the wheels straight and the brake off

   Answer: A — Set the parking brake and leave it in gear

   The parking brake plus a locked transmission is the redundancy that keeps a parked vehicle in place.

5. 5. What must you do when leaving a vehicle unattended?

   1. A. Leave the engine running for cooling
   2. B. Leave the key in the ignition
   3. C. Stop the engine and set the brake

   Answer: C — Stop the engine and set the brake

   An unattended vehicle with the engine running is both a theft and a rollaway risk.

6. 6. How far from the curb should a parked vehicle be?

   1. A. Far enough out to open the door safely
   2. B. Close enough not to obstruct the travel lane
   3. C. At least three feet out from the curb

   Answer: B — Close enough not to obstruct the travel lane

   A vehicle protruding into the lane forces traffic around it and into oncoming lanes.

7. 7. At what age may a Tennessean obtain a learner permit?

   1. A. 15
   2. B. 16
   3. C. 14

   Answer: A — 15

   A hardship license is available at 14 in limited circumstances.

8. 8. At what age is a Tennessee hardship license available?

   1. A. 15
   2. B. 16
   3. C. 14

   Answer: C — 14

   It is the earliest licensing document Tennessee issues.

9. 9. Who may sign for a Tennessee applicant under 18?

   1. A. A driving instructor at any state-approved driving school
   2. B. A parent, foster parent, or step-parent at the same address, a legal guardian, or an authorised grandparent
   3. C. Any adult over the age of 21 who is willing to sign the form on the minor's behalf at the DMV office

   Answer: B — A parent, foster parent, or step-parent at the same address, a legal guardian, or an authorised grandparent

   Signing makes that adult financially responsible for the minor driver.

10. 10. What does signing for a Tennessee minor driver mean for the adult?

    1. A. They assume financial responsibility for the minor driver
    2. B. Nothing at all beyond giving their written consent
    3. C. They must accompany the driver on every trip

    Answer: A — They assume financial responsibility for the minor driver

    The form must be signed by a qualifying relative.

11. 11. When may a Tennessee intermediate restricted license holder not drive?

    1. A. Between midnight and 5 a.m.
    2. B. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    3. C. Between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

    Answer: C — Between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

    They may also carry only one passenger.

12. 12. How many passengers may a Tennessee intermediate restricted license holder carry?

    1. A. No limit
    2. B. One
    3. C. Three

    Answer: B — One

    Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers aged 4 through 17.

13. 13. Which Tennessee passengers must be belted when a restricted license holder is driving?

    1. A. All passengers aged 4 through 17, with a child restraint for anyone under 4
    2. B. Only the front-seat passengers, whatever their own ages happen to be
    3. C. Only the driver themselves, whoever else happens to be aboard

    Answer: A — All passengers aged 4 through 17, with a child restraint for anyone under 4

    The requirement is part of the graduated licensing restrictions.

14. 14. What can hold a Tennessee teen back from advancing through graduated licensing?

    1. A. Only a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, and nothing else at all whatever the record
    2. B. Only a speeding ticket, whatever else appears on the record
    3. C. A second seatbelt violation, a second moving violation, a forged parental letter, or contributing to an accident

    Answer: C — A second seatbelt violation, a second moving violation, a forged parental letter, or contributing to an accident

    They must then keep fewer than 6 points for 180 consecutive days.

15. 15. What record must a set-back Tennessee teen driver maintain?

    1. A. Fewer than 12 points for 90 straight days
    2. B. Fewer than 6 points for 180 consecutive days
    3. C. A completely clean record for one full year

    Answer: B — Fewer than 6 points for 180 consecutive days

    They continue holding the learner permit until that is met.

16. 16. What is the minimum Tennessee fine for littering?

    1. A. $50
    2. B. $100
    3. C. $25

    Answer: A — $50

    It rises to $3,000 depending on the amount of litter.

17. 17. What is the maximum Tennessee fine for littering?

    1. A. $500
    2. B. $1,000
    3. C. $3,000

    Answer: C — $3,000

    A conviction also brings up to 40 hours of public service removing litter.

18. 18. How many hours of public service may a Tennessee littering conviction bring?

    1. A. None at all is ever imposed
    2. B. Up to 40 hours removing litter
    3. C. Up to 10 hours removing litter

    Answer: B — Up to 40 hours removing litter

    The court may add up to 8 further hours in a waste recycling center.

19. 19. How many questions are on the Tennessee knowledge test?

    1. A. 30, with 24 correct needed to pass
    2. B. 25, with 20 correct needed to pass
    3. C. 40, with 32 correct needed to pass

    Answer: A — 30, with 24 correct needed to pass

    Applicants have 60 minutes and need a minimum score of 80 percent.

20. 20. How long does Tennessee allow for the knowledge test?

    1. A. 25 minutes
    2. B. 30 minutes
    3. C. 60 minutes

    Answer: C — 60 minutes

    The test is available in English and Spanish.

21. 21. What minimum score does Tennessee require on the knowledge test?

    1. A. 90 percent
    2. B. 80 percent
    3. C. 70 percent

    Answer: B — 80 percent

    On a 30-question test that means 24 correct.