Tennessee: Right-of-way, turning and passing — Right Turns, Roundabouts and U-Turns Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What else are roundabouts, traffic circles and rotaries known as?” · “At what speeds are roundabouts usually posted?”
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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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In the United States, which way do drivers turn when going around a traffic circle or roundabout?
- To the right
- To the left
- Whichever way is shorter
- Toward the center island first
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Correct answer: To the right
Right-hand traffic is the rule, so drivers keep to the right side of the road and turn right around circles, roundabouts and town squares.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What else are roundabouts, traffic circles and rotaries known as?
- “Cross junctions”
- “Town squares”
- “Loop ramps”
- “Merge areas”
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Correct answer: “Town squares”
The manual says roundabouts, traffic circles and rotaries are also known as town squares.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Why should you avoid swinging wide to the left before a right turn?
- Your tires may leave the pavement and scuff the curb
- Your vehicle will use more fuel than a tight turn
- You will block other drivers' view of the signal
- Others may think you are turning left or changing lanes
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Correct answer: Others may think you are turning left or changing lanes
A wide swing can make the driver behind think you are changing lanes or turning left, and that driver may try to pass you on the right.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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After you complete a right turn, which lane should you move into?
- The center lane
- The lane closest to the center line
- The travel lane closest to the right curb
- Whichever lane has the fewest cars
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Correct answer: The travel lane closest to the right curb
You move around the corner and into the travel lane closest to the right curb.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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What is one reason roundabouts are used?
- To increase the speed of traffic
- To let drivers stop and wait inside the circle
- To slow speeds and reduce accidents
- To give trucks more room to stop
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Correct answer: To slow speeds and reduce accidents
Roundabouts are usually used to slow speeds, reduce accidents and discourage use of neighborhood streets as commuting thoroughfares.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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Which way must you travel around a roundabout?
- To the left, counter-clockwise
- To the right, clockwise
- To the left, clockwise
- To the right, counter-clockwise
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Correct answer: To the right, counter-clockwise
You always travel around a roundabout to the right, in a counter-clockwise direction.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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When you reach a roundabout, whom must you yield to?
- Vehicles already within the circulating traffic
- Vehicles waiting to enter behind you in line
- Only pedestrians who are waiting in the crosswalk
- Only vehicles that are about to exit the circle
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Correct answer: Vehicles already within the circulating traffic
You yield to vehicles already in the circulating traffic, like at a yield-sign intersection, and enter when there is a gap.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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Once you are inside a roundabout, when should you stop?
- Whenever another driver is waiting to enter behind you
- At every cross street that you pass inside the circle
- Only when directed by signs, signals or a traffic officer
- When you miss the street you wanted to turn onto
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Correct answer: Only when directed by signs, signals or a traffic officer
Once inside a roundabout, you do not stop unless signs, signals or a traffic officer direct you to.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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At what speeds are roundabouts usually posted?
- 5 to 10 m.p.h.
- 15 to 25 m.p.h.
- 30 to 40 m.p.h.
- 45 to 55 m.p.h.
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Correct answer: 15 to 25 m.p.h.
Within a roundabout you proceed slowly; speeds are usually posted at 15 to 25 m.p.h.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What should you not do in a multi-lane roundabout?
- Use your right turn signal
- Yield to vehicles already inside
- Stay in your lane
- Overtake or pass any vehicles
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Correct answer: Overtake or pass any vehicles
The manual says that in a multi-lane roundabout you do not overtake or pass vehicles, because it is a low-speed device.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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As you leave a roundabout, what must you watch for and yield to if necessary?
- Vehicles entering the circle from behind you
- Bicycles parked on the central island
- Pedestrians in or approaching the crosswalk
- Traffic officers standing in the circle
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Correct answer: Pedestrians in or approaching the crosswalk
On the street you are exiting, watch for pedestrians in or approaching the crosswalk and yield the right-of-way if necessary.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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You want to make a U-turn. How far in each direction must you be able to see traffic?
- At least 100 feet
- At least 500 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 300 feet
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Correct answer: At least 500 feet
You may not make a U-turn where you cannot see traffic coming from both directions for at least 500 feet each way.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What does the manual say about U-turns at an intersection where a traffic light or police officer controls the traffic flow?
- You may make one if no cars are coming
- You may make one after a full stop
- You may make one only at night
- You may not make one there
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Correct answer: You may not make one there
You may not make a U-turn at an intersection where a traffic light or police officer is controlling the traffic flow.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What does the manual say about U-turns between intersections in a city?
- You may not make one; drive around the block
- You may make one if you signal first
- You may make one if the street is empty
- You may make one at any driveway
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Correct answer: You may not make one; drive around the block
U-turns between intersections in a city are not allowed; the safest thing is to drive around the block.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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May you make a U-turn at or near a curve or the crest of a hill?
- Yes, if you signal and slow down first
- Yes, but only in full daylight hours
- Not if you cannot see 500 feet each way
- Yes, if no vehicle is behind you at all
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Correct answer: Not if you cannot see 500 feet each way
You may not make a U-turn at or near a curve or hill crest when you cannot see 500 feet or more in each direction.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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You are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right. What should you do?
- Let the bicyclist go through the intersection first
- Turn ahead of the bicyclist, using your turn signal
- Speed up and turn before the bicyclist arrives
- Honk your horn and turn at once
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Correct answer: Let the bicyclist go through the intersection first
The driver lets the bicyclist through the intersection first, and always signals turns.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 105 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 105)
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When preparing for a right turn where a bicyclist is riding beside you, what should you do?
- Slow down well ahead and stop in the right-hand lane
- Pass the bicyclist and turn across the path at once
- Merge with the bicycle traffic; do not turn across its path
- Stay well out of the bicycle traffic until you turn
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Correct answer: Merge with the bicycle traffic; do not turn across its path
The driver merges with bicycle traffic first so the turn does not cut across the bicyclist’s path.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 105 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 105)