Tennessee: Speed and space — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which parts of the road tend to freeze before the rest of the road?” · “When driving into a strong head wind, what may you need to do?”
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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 rainy weather, how should you signal turns and lane changes?
- At the last moment
- Only when others are near
- Not at all if wipers are on
- Early
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Correct answer: Early
Rainy weather calls for an early signal for all turns and lane changes.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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In rainy weather, how should you brake before a stop?
- Well in advance, to warn following drivers
- Suddenly, to clear water from the brake pads
- Only at the last moment, with firm pressure
- Only after you have passed the stop line
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Correct answer: Well in advance, to warn following drivers
Braking well ahead tells the drivers behind you that you intend to stop.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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What is the manual's best advice about driving in fog or smoke?
- Drive faster to get through it
- Follow the vehicle ahead closely
- Don't drive in it
- Use your high beams
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Correct answer: Don't drive in it
The manual says the best decision is not to drive in fog or smoke, and gives precautions only for those who must.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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When driving in fog, what should you do about crossing traffic?
- Avoid it unless absolutely necessary
- Cross it at higher speed to clear it sooner
- Cross it only after turning on your high beams
- Cross it as soon as the car ahead has crossed
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Correct answer: Avoid it unless absolutely necessary
Crossing traffic is risky in fog, so you avoid it unless there is no alternative.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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When driving in fog, what should you do about passing?
- Pass quickly on the left
- Avoid passing
- Pass only on curves
- Pass only when you see taillights
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Correct answer: Avoid passing
In fog you should be patient, stay to the right and avoid passing.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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In fog, when may you stop on a roadway?
- Whenever visibility drops
- Whenever another vehicle stops ahead
- Only when absolutely necessary
- Whenever your wipers need adjusting
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Correct answer: Only when absolutely necessary
Stopping on a roadway in fog is dangerous, so it is done only when it cannot be avoided.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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Which parts of the road tend to freeze before the rest of the road?
- Divided highways
- Long straight highways
- Roads with sunny exposure
- Bridges and overpasses
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Correct answer: Bridges and overpasses
Bridges and overpasses can hide ice and tend to freeze before the rest of the road does.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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On cold, wet days, which areas freeze first and dry out last?
- Sunny stretches on top of hills
- Wide open sections of road with no trees
- Shaded spots from trees or buildings
- Spots right beside the guardrails
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Correct answer: Shaded spots from trees or buildings
Shade from trees or buildings can hide ice, and those spots freeze first and dry out last.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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Close to the freezing point, the road is icy and may be:
- Less slippery than at colder temperatures
- More slippery than at colder temperatures
- No more slippery than dry pavement
- Slippery only on bridges
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Correct answer: More slippery than at colder temperatures
The manual warns that near freezing the icy road can be more slippery than when it is colder.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
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What can you do to gain more control of your vehicle in a strong wind?
- Speed up
- Drive closer to the center line
- Turn on your high beams
- Slow down
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Correct answer: Slow down
Slowing down gives you more control in strong winds.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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What should you watch for when approaching an open space after driving in a protected area?
- Crosswinds that can push you to the side or middle
- Slippery spots where the shade ends and the sun begins
- Deer that move between the protected and open areas
- Drivers who suddenly slow to look at the open area
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Correct answer: Crosswinds that can push you to the side or middle
Moving from a protected area into the open can expose you to crosswinds that push your vehicle sideways.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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If you are pulling a trailer, what may a strong wind cause your vehicle to do?
- Speed up
- Sway
- Stall
- Overheat
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Correct answer: Sway
The wind may make the vehicle sway, so you must be ready to correct your steering.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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When driving into a strong head wind, what may you need to do?
- Brake more often
- Drive in a lower gear only
- Open your windows
- Accelerate more
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Correct answer: Accelerate more
A head wind is blowing toward your vehicle, so you may need more acceleration, and steering will be harder.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A strong tailwind will increase your speed, so what should you do?
- Decelerate and begin braking earlier to stop
- Brake later because the car is lighter
- Speed up to stay ahead of the wind
- Keep your braking distance the same as normal
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Correct answer: Decelerate and begin braking earlier to stop
The tailwind pushes you forward, so you need to slow down and start braking sooner.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Which vehicles are more difficult to control in strong winds?
- Heavy trucks only
- Vehicles with new tires
- Lightweight vehicles
- Vehicles with antilock brakes
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Correct answer: Lightweight vehicles
Along with campers and trailers, lightweight vehicles are harder to control in strong winds.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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What can reduce glare when you drive toward the sun?
- Switching on your parking lights
- Sunglasses, clean windows and sun visors
- Driving with your high beams on
- Keeping your windows slightly fogged
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Correct answer: Sunglasses, clean windows and sun visors
Bright early-morning or late-afternoon sun can be cut by sunglasses, clean glass and the visors.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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If the sun is behind you, what problem may oncoming drivers have?
- They may not see your turn signals or your car
- They may think your headlights are on high beam
- They may mistake you for an emergency vehicle
- They may not hear your horn
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Correct answer: They may not see your turn signals or your car
The sun in their eyes means oncoming drivers may not be able to see your signals or your car.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Which is one of the three big errors of most drivers in snow and ice?
- Following too far behind others
- Driving with the heater off
- Using low-beam headlights
- Over-braking and sliding the wheels
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Correct answer: Over-braking and sliding the wheels
The big errors are over-powering and spinning the wheels, over-braking and sliding them, and over-steering and skidding them.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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In winter weather, which windows should you clear of snow, ice or frost before driving?
- All windows
- The windshield only
- The windshield and driver's window only
- The front windows only
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Correct answer: All windows
The manual says to clear snow, ice or frost from all windows before driving.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A good ice scraper with a brush is used to remove snow, frost and ice from which parts of the vehicle?
- The windshield, hood and roof only
- Windows, lights, signals and outside mirrors
- Windows, tires, bumpers and the license plate
- Windows and mirrors only
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Correct answer: Windows, lights, signals and outside mirrors
The manual lists the windows, headlights, brake lights, turn signals and outside mirrors.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)