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Free Tennessee DMV permit practice test online

Free Tennessee permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Tennessee Driver Services handbook.

The Tennessee permit knowledge test has 30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. That sits right at the median of 30 questions across the 50 states QuizLane tracks.

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171questions · 10 Tennessee-specific
16topics
80%this state's pass mark

The pass mark shown is this state's published knowledge-test score, not a guarantee of your official result.

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Tennessee DMV permit test facts

30
Questions
24 of 30
Correct to pass
80%
Passing score
15
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard Tennessee Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Tennessee Driver Services (official source).

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Each question carries a topic, difficulty, explanation, and source section so your review has context.

Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving12 reviewed questions · 2 on Tennessee lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road12 reviewed questions · 2 on Tennessee lawRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes10 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness14 reviewed questions · 4 on Tennessee lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking12 reviewed questions · 2 on Tennessee lawFreeway driving10 reviewed questions

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Test your knowledge below. Every question includes a clear explanation and the exact handbook citation for Tennessee.

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On a Tennessee highway with separate roadways divided by a median or barrier not suitable for traffic, a driver meeting a school bus on the other roadway:

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  1. 1. On a Tennessee highway with separate roadways divided by a median or barrier not suitable for traffic, a driver meeting a school bus on the other roadway:

    • Need not stop, but should proceed with caution
    • BMust slow to 10 mph only
    • CMust stop only after dark
    • DMust always stop

    Answer: Need not stop, but should proceed with caution. The Tennessee Driver License Manual states that when driving on a highway with separate roadways for traffic in opposite directions, divided by median space or a barrier not suitable for vehicular traffic, the driver need not stop, but should proceed with caution.

    Source: Tennessee Driver License Manual — The School Bus Stop Law — Divided Highways

  2. 2. Under Tennessee's hands-free law, while driving it is illegal to:

    • AWear headphones for music only
    • BUse a mounted GPS that is already set
    • Hold a cellphone or mobile device with any part of your body
    • DUse the vehicle radio

    Answer: Hold a cellphone or mobile device with any part of your body. The Tennessee Driver License Manual (Public Chapter No. 412) states it is illegal for a driver to hold a cellphone or mobile device with any part of their body; write, send, or read any text-based communication; reach for a device in a manner that takes the driver out of a seated driving position; watch a video; or record/broadcast video on a cellphone or mobile device.

    Source: Tennessee Driver License Manual — Distracted Driving — Hands-Free Law

  3. 3. Under Tennessee's hands-free law, writing, sending, or reading a text-based communication while driving is:

    • Illegal
    • BAllowed with one hand on the wheel
    • CAllowed only on freeways
    • DAllowed if under 25 mph

    Answer: Illegal. The Tennessee Driver License Manual states that under the hands-free law it is illegal for a driver to write, send, or read any text-based communication.

    Source: Tennessee Driver License Manual — Distracted Driving — Hands-Free Law

  4. 4. Unless an exception applies, a Tennessee Intermediate Restricted license holder is prohibited from driving between:

    • A1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
    • B10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
    • 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    • DMidnight and 5 a.m.

    Answer: 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.. The Tennessee Driver License Manual states Intermediate Restricted license holders are prohibited from driving between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or meeting other listed exceptions.

    Source: Tennessee Driver License Manual — Intermediate Restricted License Restrictions

  5. 5. Tennessee parking rules prohibit parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    • A20 feet
    • B5 feet
    • C10 feet
    • 15 feet

    Answer: 15 feet. The Tennessee Driver License Manual lists parking prohibitions including within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Tennessee Driver License Manual — Parking

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