Senate Bill 1420, also known as 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. This addition aims to improve the knowledge of all drivers regarding bicycle communication, promoting safer interactions between motor vehicles and cyclists.

To support this new requirement, the bill mandates that the driver manual used for preparing applicants must contain adequate information about these hand signals, ensuring that applicants can effectively learn and answer the related questions on the examination. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in the legislative process.

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