Pedestrians driver duties — Tennessee Permit Test

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

The rules

There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if no painted lines mark it.

A walker at a corner with no lines still has a crosswalk. Driving on because the paint is missing can hit a person you must yield to.

There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if painted lines and boundaries do not mark the crossing.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.103

Do not honk, rev your engine or do anything to rush or scare a pedestrian in front of your car, even if you have the right-of-way.

A startled person may freeze, trip or jump back into another lane. Rushing them gains you seconds and risks their life.

Don’t honk your horn, rev up your engine or do anything to rush or scare a pedestrian in front of your car, even if you have the legal right-of-way.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.103

Be alert for pedestrians to the right of your vehicle, especially when you are making a right turn.

When you turn right you are watching cars on your left. A person stepping off the curb on your right can be right in your path.

Be alert to pedestrians to the right of your vehicle and be especially watchful for pedestrians when you are making a right turn.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.103

On the test

Is there a crosswalk at an intersection with no painted crosswalk lines?

Yes, every intersection has a crosswalk. A walker at a corner with no lines still has a crosswalk. Driving on because the paint is missing can hit a person you must yield to. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.103: “There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if painted lines and boundaries do not mark the crossing.”

How this works

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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.