Tennessee: Distractions, fatigue and road rage — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these is illegal for a driver under Hands Free Tennessee?” · “Before you begin driving on an extended trip, what does the manual say about eating?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual" (March 2025 printing), Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
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Which of these is illegal for a driver under Hands Free Tennessee?
- Listening to music through the car stereo
- Hearing spoken directions from a navigation device
- Looking at the dashboard fuel gauge
- Watching a video or movie on a cellphone or mobile device
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Correct answer: Watching a video or movie on a cellphone or mobile device
The law makes it illegal for a driver to watch a video or movie on a cellphone or mobile device.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Which of these does Hands Free Tennessee make illegal for a driver?
- Wearing sunglasses while driving
- Recording or broadcasting video on a mobile device
- Listening to a podcast through the vehicle speakers
- Checking the speedometer
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Correct answer: Recording or broadcasting video on a mobile device
The law makes it illegal for a driver to record or broadcast video on a cellphone or mobile device.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Under Hands Free Tennessee, which written communication is illegal for a driver to handle?
- Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication
- Reading road signs aloud
- Writing down the license plate of another car after parking
- Reading a map before the trip begins
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Correct answer: Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication
The law makes it illegal to write, send or read any text-based communication while driving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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The manual lists inattention as a behavior that adds to traffic congestion. Which of these is one of its examples?
- Text messaging while driving to work
- Driving the posted speed limit
- Keeping to the right lane when slower
- Signaling well before changing lanes
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Correct answer: Text messaging while driving to work
The manual's examples of inattention include eating, grooming in the mirror, talking on wireless phones, text messaging and reading newspapers while driving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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While driving in fog, you should NOT:
- Use your defroster
- Reduce your speed
- Use a cell phone
- Use your low beams
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Correct answer: Use a cell phone
The manual says to listen for traffic in fog, keeping the radio low and not using a cell phone.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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According to the manual, which of these is one of the most important elements of safe and defensive driving?
- Driving the same route every day
- Keeping a steady volume on the radio
- Using your horn often
- Concentration
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Correct answer: Concentration
The manual says concentration, keeping your mind on driving, is one of the most important elements of safe and defensive driving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Which of these is listed among the leading factors in crashes?
- Driving with the headlights on
- Driving below the speed limit
- Lack of concentration
- Using the turn signal early
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Correct answer: Lack of concentration
The leading factors listed are excessive speed, lack of concentration and improper evasive action.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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Which of these is a temporary condition that can make you an unsafe driver?
- Holding a valid driver license
- Driving a familiar route
- Wearing your safety belt
- A minor illness such as a cold
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Correct answer: A minor illness such as a cold
Anger, worry, frustration, fatigue and minor illnesses such as a cold can make a driver unsafe.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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How does being tired affect you as a driver?
- You see about the same but you react more slowly than normal
- You do not see as well, are less alert and take longer to decide
- You are more alert but make poor decisions
- You make decisions faster but see less
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Correct answer: You do not see as well, are less alert and take longer to decide
Fatigue lowers sight and alertness and slows decisions, and you could fall asleep at the wheel.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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Before you begin driving on an extended trip, what does the manual say about eating?
- Eat lightly and do not eat a large meal
- Eat a large meal first to stay alert
- Eat nothing for several hours
- Eat only sweet snacks
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Correct answer: Eat lightly and do not eat a large meal
To avoid fatigue, eat lightly and skip a large meal before an extended trip.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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What does the manual say about taking medicine when you want to avoid fatigue?
- Take medicine only with a large meal before you start
- Take any medicine just before you start
- Do not take any medicine that can make you drowsy
- Medicine has no effect on fatigue
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Correct answer: Do not take any medicine that can make you drowsy
Medicine that can make you drowsy should be avoided before driving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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Why should you try not to drive late at night when you are normally asleep?
- Roads are always covered with ice at that hour of the night
- Your body thinks it is time to sleep and will try to do so
- Headlights are less effective after midnight
- Other drivers are always impaired then
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Correct answer: Your body thinks it is time to sleep and will try to do so
At the hours you normally sleep, your body will try to fall asleep.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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What should you do if you are sleepy while driving?
- Turn up the radio and keep driving
- Open the windows and continue carefully
- Drive to the next exit and then continue
- Stop and sleep for a few hours
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Correct answer: Stop and sleep for a few hours
The manual says it is better to stop and sleep for a few hours than to try to stay awake.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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If you are angry or excited, what does the manual say to do?
- Drive more aggressively to get there sooner
- Honk at other drivers to let off steam
- Take the shortest route even if it is congested
- Give yourself time to cool off and calm down
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Correct answer: Give yourself time to cool off and calm down
Strong emotions can keep you from driving well, so take time to cool off first.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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If you tend to be an impatient person, what should you plan for your driving trips?
- A higher cruising speed
- Shorter trips only
- Extra time
- Driving at night only
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Correct answer: Extra time
Planning extra time helps avoid speeding or other unsafe actions in heavy traffic or delays.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 99 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 99)
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You need to attend to another matter while driving. What does the manual say to do?
- Slow down and handle it in the right lane
- Take care of it while stopped at a traffic light
- Handle it quickly at a steady speed
- Safely pull over in a parking lot or rest stop
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Correct answer: Safely pull over in a parking lot or rest stop
Drivers should focus only on the road and pull over safely to deal with anything else.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 108 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 108)
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According to the manual, which behavior makes an inattentive driver as dangerous as an aggressive driver?
- Keeping a two-second following distance
- Yielding to pedestrians in a crosswalk
- Driving slowly in the passing lane
- Using the turn signal before changing lanes
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Correct answer: Driving slowly in the passing lane
Inattentive drivers can be as dangerous as aggressive drivers when they drive slowly in the passing lane, ignore trucks’ brake lights or signals, or create an emergency braking situation.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 108 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 108)