Tennessee: Seat belts and child safety — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the fine for a second or subsequent violation of the law against leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle?” · “What does the manual say to be sure of when unloading a vehicle?”
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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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It is an offense to knowingly leave a child in a motor vehicle, in certain conditions, if the child is younger than what age?
- 7
- 5
- 10
- 13
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Correct answer: 7
The offense applies to leaving a child younger than 7 years of age in a motor vehicle without proper supervision.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A child younger than 7 in a motor vehicle on premises frequented by the public must be supervised by a person at least what age?
- 10
- 16
- 13
- 18
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Correct answer: 13
Leaving the child without supervision by a person at least 13 years old is an offense when the stated conditions exist.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Which condition makes it an offense to leave a child younger than 7 unsupervised in a motor vehicle on premises frequented by the public?
- The child is asleep in the back seat of the vehicle
- The keys are anywhere inside the passenger compartment
- The vehicle is parked in the shade of a building
- The windows of the vehicle are tinted
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Correct answer: The keys are anywhere inside the passenger compartment
The offense applies if conditions risk the child's safety, the engine is running, or the keys are anywhere in the passenger compartment.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Under Tennessee's law against leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle, a first violation is a Class B misdemeanor with what fine?
- $50
- $100
- $500
- $200
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Correct answer: $200
The first offense is a Class B misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of two hundred dollars.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What is the fine for a second or subsequent violation of the law against leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle?
- $200
- $750
- $1,000
- $500
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Correct answer: $500
A second or subsequent violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five hundred dollars.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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When the abused child is six years of age or less, the penalty for knowingly inflicting injury on a child is what?
- A Class C misdemeanor
- A Class D felony
- A Class B misdemeanor
- A Class A misdemeanor only
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Correct answer: A Class D felony
If the abused child is six years of age or less, the penalty is a Class D felony.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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A Class A misdemeanor carries a penalty of not greater than:
- 30 days
- 6 months
- 11 months, 29 days
- 2 years
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Correct answer: 11 months, 29 days
The manual says a Class A misdemeanor carries a penalty of not greater than 11 months, 29 days or a fine up to $2,500, or both.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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A Class A felony can carry a penalty of not less than 15 and no more than how many years?
- 60 years
- 20 years
- 30 years
- 40 years
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Correct answer: 60 years
The manual says Class A Felonies can carry a penalty of not less than 15 and no more than 60 years.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What does the manual say about leaving children alone in a vehicle?
- It is fine for a few minutes on a mild day
- Never do it, not even to run a quick errand
- It is fine if the windows are open
- It is fine if the child is asleep
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Correct answer: Never do it, not even to run a quick errand
Children should never be left alone in a vehicle, not even for a quick errand.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What does the manual say to be sure of when unloading a vehicle?
- That sleeping babies stay in the vehicle until you come back later
- That only older children leave the vehicle
- That the engine is left running for the baby
- That all occupants leave the vehicle, without overlooking sleeping babies
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Correct answer: That all occupants leave the vehicle, without overlooking sleeping babies
Be sure all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading and don't overlook sleeping babies.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Because children can set a vehicle in motion, what should you always do?
- Lock your car and keep children away from keys and remote entry devices
- Leave the keys in the ignition so you can always find them quickly
- Keep the doors unlocked so children can get out
- Give children the remote entry device to hold
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Correct answer: Lock your car and keep children away from keys and remote entry devices
The manual says to always lock the car and keep children from keys and remote entry devices.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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If a child gets locked inside a vehicle, what does the manual say to do?
- Wait for a parent or the owner to come back
- Leave a window open and wait
- Call 911 and get the child out as soon as possible
- Call a locksmith first and wait
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Correct answer: Call 911 and get the child out as soon as possible
If a child is locked inside, call 911 and get the child out as soon as possible.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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If you see a child or animal unattended in a car, what does the manual say to do?
- Leave a note on the windshield
- Wait at least 30 minutes
- Be proactive and call 911
- Tell the nearest store clerk only
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Correct answer: Be proactive and call 911
The manual says to be proactive and call 911 if you see a child or animal unattended in a car.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What does the manual call the single most important thing you can do to save your life in a crash with a large truck?
- Wearing a safety belt
- Braking as hard as possible
- Turning the car sharply
- Sounding the horn
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Correct answer: Wearing a safety belt
A safety belt keeps a person from striking the steering wheel or windshield and from being ejected.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 108 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 108)
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In Tennessee, how often must occupants of 15-passenger vans wear safety belts?
- Only on highways
- At all times
- Only the driver and front passenger
- Only when the van is full
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Correct answer: At all times
The manual says all occupants must wear safety belts at all times, and that this is the law in Tennessee.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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When must all passengers in a recreational vehicle (RV) wear safety belts?
- Only when driving on highways
- Only when the driver asks them to
- Whenever the vehicle is moving
- Only when driving at night
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Correct answer: Whenever the vehicle is moving
Unbuckled passengers may be thrown around and seriously injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)