House Bill 1378 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, to enhance the written examinations for driver licenses and intermediate driver licenses. The bill introduces a new requirement that these examinations must include questions about hand signals used by bicycle operators for turning, slowing, and stopping. Additionally, it mandates that the driver manual used for preparing applicants must contain adequate information on these hand signals to ensure that applicants can answer the questions correctly.

The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of educating all drivers about bicycle communication signals to promote road safety and awareness. This legislative change aims to improve the overall knowledge of drivers regarding the interactions between motor vehicles and bicycles on the road.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-50-322(a), 55-50-322