Tennessee wrong way and divided roads — Tennessee Permit Test

Tennessee wrong way and divided roads on the Tennessee permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Red reflectors facing you on the lane lines mean you are facing traffic the wrong way.

At night the reflectors may be your only warning before headlights come straight at you.

Red reflectors always mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.60

On a divided highway, such as an interstate, use the road on the right unless directed otherwise.

Each side of a divided road carries one direction. The road on the right is the one going your way.

Always use the road on the right when driving on a divided highway, such as an interstate, unless directed to do otherwise.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.60

Driving across a median or barrier on a divided highway is allowed only at an authorized crossover or intersection, or when officially directed.

A car crossing the median where no opening exists can stall in the grass or pull out in front of fast traffic.

It is only allowed at an authorized crossover or intersection, or when you are officially directed to do so.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.60

On the test

What do red reflectors facing you on the lane lines mean?

You are facing traffic the wrong way. At night the reflectors may be your only warning before headlights come straight at you. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.60: “Red reflectors always mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision.”

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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.