Tennessee Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks

When a train is coming you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks and never stop on the tracks.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: About 1,500 feet

Trains are required to sound the horn when about 1,500 feet from a crossing.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: A school or church bus, even when empty

Church and school buses (even with no passengers), passenger carriers for hire, and vehicles carrying flammables or explosives must stop before any railroad crossing.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: It is preparing to stop; slow down and get ready to stop

Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children, so slow down and prepare to stop.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: When the lights go off, the arm is pulled back and the bus moves

You must stop and wait until the red lights turn off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving (or the driver motions you on).

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: A Class A misdemeanor, $250 to $1,000

Failing to stop for a stopped school bus is a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $1,000.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: You need not stop, but proceed with caution

On a highway with opposite roadways separated by a median or barrier not suitable for vehicles, you need not stop for a bus on the other side, but proceed with caution. A center turn lane is not such a barrier.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: Yes; a center turn lane is not a barrier

A turn lane in the middle of a four-lane highway is not considered a barrier, so traffic from both directions must stop for the stopped bus.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: No, it is against the law

It is against the law to follow a fire truck or other emergency vehicle responding to an alarm, or to drive into the block where it has stopped.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: Only if the fire official in command says it is okay

Do not drive over an unprotected fire department hose unless the fire official in command says it is okay.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: Yield to the bus

You must yield to a transit bus that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway from a bus stop.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: No, unauthorized vehicles may not have them

It is against the law for an unauthorized private vehicle to have flashing blue, or blue and red, emergency lights installed or shown.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: Move to a lane not next to it, or slow down safely

On multi-lane roads, you must change into a lane not adjacent to a stationary emergency, utility, highway maintenance or recovery vehicle with flashing lights, or slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: At least 3 feet

When passing a bicyclist going in the same direction, pass slowly and leave at least 3 feet, keeping that clearance until you are safely past. It's the law.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road

Correct answer: About 30 feet before the crosswalk

Stop about 30 feet before the crosswalk so you don't block other drivers' view of the crossing pedestrians.

Source: Section B-4: Rules of the Road