As of January 1, 2026, Tennessee now requires all new drivers to identify three key bicycle hand signals on their licensing exam—or risk failing.

A not-insignificant part of driving a vehicle of any kind, no matter how many wheels it has, is knowing the necessary methods ...

The new requirement will be added to driver education programs statewide, ensuring that new drivers are familiar with bicycle ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Along with new driver license and ID rules going into effect in Tennessee on January 1 is another law that will require new drivers to learn bicyclist hand signals. The ...

Question: I have some new drivers in our house. We got talking the other day and they didn’t know what “hand signals” were. Can you write about that to help inform others that might not be aware?

The use of hand signals is a fundamental element of human communication. Hand signals work whenever there is a need for complete silence and when distance or noise, like when riding a motorcycle, ...