Right of Way & Intersections — Tennessee
Tennessee permit practice test: 481 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24). Right of Way & Intersections: 33 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Tennessee Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 33 (7% of 481 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (33)
1. Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:
- Left, your right, then your left again. ✓
- Right.
- Left.
Answer: A. Left, your right, then your left again.
2. A driver should:
- Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
- Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
- Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way. ✓
Answer: C. Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.
3. Drivers turning left must yield to:
- Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right. ✓
- Passing cars.
- No one in particular.
Answer: A. Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.
4. At an intersection with a yield sign, you:
- Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict. ✓
- Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
- Should slow down but never stop.
Answer: A. Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
5. When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:
- Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
- Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. ✓
- Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.
Answer: B. Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
6. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:
- You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. ✓
- You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.
- Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.
Answer: A. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
7. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
- Under any circumstances. ✓
- Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.
- Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.
Answer: A. Under any circumstances.
8. When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:
- Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your left.
- Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right. ✓
- Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection before proceeding.
Answer: B. Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.
9. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
- Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. ✓
- Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
- Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.
Answer: A. Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
10. Drivers turning left must yield to:
- Overtaking cars.
- Oncoming cars. ✓
- No one.
Answer: B. Oncoming cars.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook