Sharing the Road — Tennessee
Tennessee permit practice test: 481 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24). Sharing the Road: 44 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Tennessee Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 44 (9% 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 (44)
1. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
- Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
- Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.
- Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing. ✓
Answer: C. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.
2. A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
- Proceed if you have the right-of-way.
- Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
- Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding. ✓
Answer: C. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
3. If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:
- Stop. ✓
- Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present.
- Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.
Answer: A. Stop.
4. You should yield to a pedestrian:
- Only if they are in a crosswalk.
- At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws. ✓
- Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.
Answer: B. At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.
5. You should not use your horn:
- When visibility ahead is limited.
- If you might hit another vehicle.
- Near blind pedestrians. ✓
Answer: C. Near blind pedestrians.
6. Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
- Other drivers to merge onto the freeway.
- The truck driver to stop the vehicle. ✓
- Other drivers when they want to slow down.
Answer: B. The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
7. This bicyclist is signaling:
- A left turn. ✓
- An upcoming stop.
- A right turn.
Answer: A. A left turn.
8. If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:
- Beep your horn.
- Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.
- Expect the unexpected. ✓
Answer: C. Expect the unexpected.
9. If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:
- The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
- You must yield the right-of-way. ✓
- Honk your horn to let them know you are there.
Answer: B. You must yield the right-of-way.
10. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
- Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.
- Drive to the right edge of the road and stop. ✓
- Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.
Answer: B. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook