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Children under the age of ___ must be placed in an approved child passenger restraint device.

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4

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What is the speed limit on rural sections of TN interstate highways?

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70 mph

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What does a painted YELLOW curb mean?

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stop only long enough to let out or pick up

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When parking uphill if there is no curb, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?

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toward the road (right)

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How should you handle the situation if you and another vehicle reach a 4 way or multi-stop intersection at the same time?

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the car approaching from the right has the right of way

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At what distance should you signal before making a left or right turn?

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at least 50 ft

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When parallel parking, the wheels should be how far away from the curb?

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within 18 inches

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Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull of the roadway when there are how many vehicles in line behind them?

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5 or more

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If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Depot. of Safety within how many days?

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20

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What are the two common types of interstate interchanges?

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cloverleaf and diamond

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A driver can avoid highway hypnosis in continuous interstate driving by

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keep shifting eyes left and right

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TN laws require that upon approach of an emergency vehicle, all traffic meeting or being overtaken must

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yield and stop close to the right side of the road

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___ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones.

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flashing arrow signs

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You must dim your headlights at night when you are meeting or overtaking vehicles within

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500 ft

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When you approach a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop ___ from the railroad tracks.

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between 15 and 50 ft

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A broken white line on the road represents

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lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

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Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in

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orange with black letters

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When you travel at 50 mph on an interstate highway under ideal conditions, your average stopping distance will be approximately

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200 ft

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When driving through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow during the day time, you must switch on

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low-bean headlights

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If another driver tries to pass you, you are required to

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move to the right, slow down, and let them pass

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You must maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead of you by using

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the 2 second rule

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on federal highways is

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55 mph

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An orange colored triangular sign with a red outline represents

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a slow moving vehicle ahead

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The permitted speed limit for vehicles in roundabouts is

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15 to 25 mph

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When you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must give a turn signal

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while you are in the intersection

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If 2 vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, then

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the car on the left must yield to the one on the right

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A driver can be fined between __ or not yielding or stopping when a school bus has stopped to load or unload children

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250 and 1000

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The maximum speed set by TN law for interstate highways, unless otherwise posted is

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70 mph

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Drivers are prohibited from making a U-turn

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always

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On a divided highway, ___ indicated the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.

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a solid or broken yellow line

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The right lane on a freeway should remain open ___ as much as possible

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traffic entering and leaving the freeway

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You should ___ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle.

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yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle

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When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching a ___ must obey the posted speed limit of 15 mph

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a school zone

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A flashing yellow arrow means

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you must prepare to yield to oncoming traffic

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When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must

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slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right of way to all vehicles

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If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

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yield the right of way to other traffic

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If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a

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right hook

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A highway work zone can be easily identified by a ___ immediately preceding the work zone

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black on orange sign

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What does a sign that says "left turn yield on green" mean?

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left turn is allowed when given the signal and there is no approaching traffic

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if you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should ____ before pulling out into traffic

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give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder

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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a ___ than the front wheels

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shorter path

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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

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a barrier

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In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can be at speeds as low as

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35 mph

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On a divided highway, ___ indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.

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a solid or broken yellow line

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In order to avoid last minute braking or the need to turn, you should

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look 10 seconds ahead on the road

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When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

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slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane

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in a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to lock position while driving, as it will cause

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the steering wheel to lock

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Intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs, are traffic lights, are known as

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uncontrolled intersections

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In a roundabout, a driver must drive in

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a counter clockwise direction

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Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only

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in an emergency and the car is unable to go any further

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What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero?

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carefully pull off the road and stop

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A does a red circle with a white bar in the middle of it mean?

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you are not allowed to enter

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To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn

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from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

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What type of parking is commonly used in parking lots, shopping centers, and wide streets?

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angle parking

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Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must

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check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal

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Double solid yellow lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic moving in the ___ direction

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opposite

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When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must

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pass in a adjacent lane

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While getting onto an expressway, you reach the end of a freeway on-ramp. At this point, you should be traveling

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as close to the possible speed of traffic

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On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because

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it is a slow moving vehicle

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On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make ___ on the center lane

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left turns

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When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use

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the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn

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When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

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the vehicle traveling uphill

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If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the ___ of the central island

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right

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A ___ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder

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solid white line

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When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, ___ if you have traffic following you

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try not to slow down your vehicle too early

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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for ____ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction

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making left turns

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If your vehicle is hit from the side, tour body will be thrown

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toward the side that is hit

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On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when

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a broken yellow line is in your lane

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To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use ___ and adjust it before you drive.

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a day-night mirror

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Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must ___, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

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drive to the right of the median

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If you are already in an intersection to turn left and the traffic light has changed to yellow, you should ___ your turn to the left.

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continue

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When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to

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traffic coming from the opposite direction

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When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

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velocitizing

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When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always keep ___

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right

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A lighted red arrow means

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you may not proceed in the direction of the arrow

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All trucks and buses have ___ and ___ blind spots

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side and rear

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When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must

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reduce your speed and yield

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On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for

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buses only

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When going down a steep hill, you must shift to a ___ gear

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lower

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You must not pass a vehicle from the left when your lane has a

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solid yellow center line

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If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes, you should stay in the ___ lane, except when passing another vehicle

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middle

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___ are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.

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warning signs

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___ or more reckless driving convictions within a period of 12 months will result in immediate loss of driving privileges.

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2

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Upon a driver's ___ DUI conviction, his or her vehicle is subject to seizure and forfeiture

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second

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A first DUI conviction in the state of TN will result in __ days in jail.

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2

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The license revocation period for a first DUI conviction in the state of Tennessee is

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1 year

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According to the Tennessee Driver's Manual, it is estimated that ___ in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.

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2

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If a TN driver is convicted of fleeing from police, ___ points will be added to his or her driving record.

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8

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A third DUI conviction could result in loss of driving privileges for up to ___ years.

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10

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If a TN driver who is under the age of eighteen is absent from school for __ or more consecutive days, his or her license will be suspended.

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10

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If a TN driver is found to have a child under the age of eighteen in his or her vehicle at the time of a DUI offence, he or she will receive an additional penalty of at least ___ days in jail and a fine of at least ________.

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30 and $2000

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Upon an underage TN driver's second conviction of purchasing or possessing alcohol, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for

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2 years

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If convicted of driving while impaired, an underage TN driver will lose his or her license for a period of

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1 year

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A fourth DUI conviction will result in a minimum fine of ___

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$3000

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A first time DUI offender in the state of TN may be required to install an ignition interlock device on his or her vehicle for

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6 months to a year

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Failure to surrender a license within twenty days of a suspension or revocation will result in a fine of ___

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$75

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____ and subsequent DUI convictions are considered felonies in the state of Tennessee

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fourth

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The fine for a conviction of driving while impaired for a TN driver who is under the age of twenty-one includes a fine of ________

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$250

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The minimum fine imposed for a second DUI in the state of Tennessee is

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$600

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If a TN driver who is between eighteen and twenty years of age is convicted of purchasing or possessing alcohol, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for

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1 year

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The minimum jail sentence for a third DUI conviction in the state of Tennessee is ___ days.

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120

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The maximum fine for a first DUI conviction is __________.

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$1500

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Failure to obey a stop sign will result in the addition of ___ points to a TN driving record.

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4

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Speeding between six and fifteen miles per hour over the posted speed limit will result in the addition of ___ points to a TN driving record.

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4

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