Pedestrian signals — Tennessee Permit Test

Pedestrian signals on the Tennessee permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

A WALK signal or a symbol of a person walking shows when it is safe for pedestrians to cross the street or intersection.

When you see WALK on the corner, expect people to step into the crosswalk across your path.

The displays the word “WALK” or a symbol of a person walking when it is safe to cross the street or intersection.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.42

When a pedestrian signal shows DON'T WALK or a raised hand, it is not safe to begin crossing.

A raised hand means people should not start across. As a driver, it also warns you that your light may soon change.

WALK,” or a symbol of a raised hand appears, it is not safe to begin crossing a street or intersection.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.42

As a driver, watch both the traffic signals and the pedestrian signals so you can anticipate when a pedestrian may begin to cross.

The walk sign often changes before your light does. Seeing it lets you expect a person stepping out.

As a driver, pay attention to the traffic signals and pedestrian signals in order to anticipate when a pedestrian may begin to cross the street.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.42

On the test

What does a pedestrian signal showing a walking person mean?

It is safe for walkers to cross. When you see WALK on the corner, expect people to step into the crosswalk across your path. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.42: “The displays the word “WALK” or a symbol of a person walking when it is safe to cross the street or intersection.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, published by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.