Tennessee: Emergency vehicles and work zones — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “A "STATE LAW" sign reads "MOVE OVER FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES." What maximum fine does the sign list?” · “What should you do if there are no reduced speed limit signs posted in a work zone?”
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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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A "STATE LAW" sign reads "MOVE OVER FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES." What maximum fine does the sign list?
- $50
- $500
- $100
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $500
The Move Over Law sign printed with the law reads "STATE LAW – MOVE OVER FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES – $500 MAXIMUM FINE."
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What is a work zone, according to the manual?
- Only a lane closure where flaggers work
- Only construction work done on a highway
- Any road work that may impede traffic
- Only an area with reduced speed signs
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Correct answer: Any road work that may impede traffic
A work zone can be any road work that may impede traffic, including moving work zones.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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Besides orange, what bright color do work-zone workers normally wear to be highly visible?
- Bright red
- Bright yellow-green
- Plain white
- Dark blue
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Correct answer: Bright yellow-green
Workers normally wear bright yellow-green shirts, vests or hardhats to be highly visible.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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What colors do temporary signs in work zones use?
- A white background with red letters or symbols
- A yellow background with green letters or symbols
- A black background with orange letters or symbols
- An orange background with black letters or symbols
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Correct answer: An orange background with black letters or symbols
All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background and black letters or symbols.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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On a divided highway, where will temporary work zone signs be found?
- Only on the right side of the road shoulder
- Only in the median of the road ahead
- On both the left and right sides of the road
- Only on overhead structures
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Correct answer: On both the left and right sides of the road
On a divided highway these signs appear on both sides; on other roads they are on the right side.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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What should you do if there are no reduced speed limit signs posted in a work zone?
- Obey the normal posted speed limit
- Drive as fast as other traffic
- Drive 10 miles per hour below the limit
- Stop and wait for a flagger
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Correct answer: Obey the normal posted speed limit
Without posted reductions, drivers should follow the normal posted speed limit.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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What is the maximum fine under Tennessee law for a speed violation in a work zone where the speed is reduced and workers are present?
- $100
- $250
- $1,000
- $500
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Correct answer: $500
Tennessee law sets a fine of up to a maximum of $500 for such violations.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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How many feet per second does a car traveling 60 M.P.H. travel?
- 44 feet
- 88 feet
- 60 feet
- 120 feet
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Correct answer: 88 feet
The manual gives 88 feet per second at 60 M.P.H., which shows how quickly you reach a work zone.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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What does the manual advise about merging when approaching a work zone?
- Stay in the closing lane until the last moment
- Move to the appropriate lane at first notice of it
- Merge only after passing the work zone signs
- Wait for a flagger before changing any lane
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Correct answer: Move to the appropriate lane at first notice of it
Merging early helps keep traffic flowing and posted speeds steady.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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What should you not do while driving through a work zone, because you need to hear what is going on?
- Use your turn signals
- Turn on your headlights
- Check your mirrors
- Wear earphones
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Correct answer: Wear earphones
The manual says to keep your ears open and not wear earphones while driving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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When should you turn on your headlights near a work zone?
- Before you enter the zone
- Only after dark
- Only when workers are visible
- Only after you pass the first sign
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Correct answer: Before you enter the zone
Headlights make you more visible to workers and other motorists, so turn them on before entering.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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In a work zone, when may you change lanes?
- Whenever the next lane is clear
- Whenever traffic slows down
- Only when instructed to do so
- Only to pass slow vehicles
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Correct answer: Only when instructed to do so
Follow flagger signals and sign instructions, and do not change lanes within the zone unless told to.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 112 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 112)
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How should you drive through a work zone at night?
- At normal speed when no workers are present
- With your high beams on at all times
- Only in the left lane of the roadway
- With extreme caution, workers present or not
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Correct answer: With extreme caution, workers present or not
Night driving in a work zone calls for extreme caution even when nobody is working.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 113 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 113)
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Where should you adjust your lane position in a work zone, when possible?
- Toward the workers so you can watch them
- Away from the side workers and equipment
- Onto the shoulder beside the equipment
- Over the center line to give them room
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Correct answer: Away from the side workers and equipment
Moving away from side workers and equipment gives them more room.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 113 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 113)
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Some work zones, like line painting, road patching and mowing, are mobile. Until which sign should you keep observing the posted signs?
- "End Road Work"
- "Road Work Ahead"
- "Reduced Speed Ahead"
- "Flagger Ahead"
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Correct answer: "End Road Work"
Because mobile workers may be out of sight, follow the posted signs until you see the End Road Work sign.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 113 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 113)
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What does the manual suggest you do to avoid work zones altogether?
- Use alternate routes when you can
- Drive during rush hour
- Drive on the shoulder
- Drive faster through the area
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Correct answer: Use alternate routes when you can
Using alternate routes, when possible, lets you avoid road work zones.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 113 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 113)
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What should you do about delays in work zones?
- Ignore them and drive faster to make up time
- Wait until the work is finished to travel
- Expect them, plan for them and leave early
- Drive in the closed lane to avoid them
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Correct answer: Expect them, plan for them and leave early
Planning for delays and leaving early helps you arrive on time without rushing.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 113 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 113)