Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (½) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 8 - Operation of Vehicles — Rules of the Road
Part 1 - Operation of Vehicles — Rules of the Road
§ 55-8-101. Chapter and Part Definitions
§ 55-8-103. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws — Penalty
§ 55-8-105. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles
§ 55-8-106. Public Officers and Employees — Exceptions
§ 55-8-107. Persons Working on Highways — Exceptions
§ 55-8-111. Pedestrian-Control Signals
§ 55-8-116. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions
§ 55-8-117. Overtaking and Passing of Vehicles
§ 55-8-119. Limitations on Overtaking and Passing on the Left
§ 55-8-123. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic
§ 55-8-125. Driving on Divided Highways
§ 55-8-131. Vehicle Entering Highway From Drive, Private Road, or Private Driveway
§ 55-8-137. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks
§ 55-8-140. Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections
§ 55-8-150. Emerging From Alley, Driveway or Building
§ 55-8-152. Speed Limits — Penalties
§ 55-8-157. Charging Violations
§ 55-8-163. Limitations on Backing
§ 55-8-166. Driving on Mountain Highways
§ 55-8-178. Regulations Governing Nonmotor Vehicles and Animals — Penalty
§ 55-8-181. Rights and Duties of Motorcycle or Autocycle Operator
§ 55-8-186. Responsibility for Illegal Parking
§ 55-8-196. Attendance at Driver Education Course in County of Residence