Tennessee: Other Topics Questions

6 real, verified Tennessee driving-test questions on other topics, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Other Topics practice round.

1. When is a U-turn illegal in Tennessee?

Why: A Tennessee driver may not make a U-turn unless they can see at least 500 feet in each direction, and U-turns are always illegal on an interstate highway.

2. How far before a turn or lane change does Tennessee's manual say to signal?

Why: Tennessee's manual instructs drivers to turn on their turn signal at least 50 feet before a turn or lane change.

3. At what distance does Tennessee law require dimming your high-beam headlights for an oncoming or preceding vehicle?

Why: Tennessee law requires dimming high-beam headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, or within 500 feet of a vehicle you're following.

4. How close to a fire station driveway can you park in Tennessee?

Why: Tennessee prohibits parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, or within 75 feet of it on the opposite side.

5. What's the penalty for illegally parking in a Tennessee handicap-reserved parking space?

Why: Improperly parking in a Tennessee handicap-reserved parking space is a misdemeanor punishable by a $100 fine, and the vehicle can also be towed.

6. How much moving flood water does Tennessee's manual say can knock a person off their feet, and how much can sweep away most cars?

Why: Tennessee's manual warns that as little as 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock a person off their feet, and most cars can be swept away in just 18 to 24 inches of moving water.

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