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Tennessee Permit Test Practice

Your Tennessee test at a glance

Car learner knowledge exam
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Questions
30
Correct to pass
24
Passing score
80%
Mistakes allowed
6

A minimum score of 80% is required.

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  • 24 correct and six mistakes are derived from the published 30 questions and 80% threshold.
  • Parent/legal-guardian proctoring is required. Mid-test authentication is required at 30 minutes if still testing.
  • Navigating away from the testing window or failing required authentication causes automatic failure; this does not establish answer-based early termination.
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Independent practice with answer explanations. Read it alongside the Tennessee handbook.

Signs, signals and markings

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Question 1 of 10Signs and signals
  1. 1. This eight-sided sign faces your lane. What must you do before proceeding?Red octagonal STOP sign.
  2. 2. You approach a YIELD sign while vehicles are crossing your intended path. What should you do?Red-and-white downward-pointing YIELD sign.
  3. 3. What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warn you about?Railroad advance warning sign
  4. 4. A crossbuck has a sign showing three tracks. After a train passes, what should you check?
  5. 5. An orange sign warns that a traffic lane is closed ahead. What should you expect?
  6. 6. A traffic light is flashing red rather than showing a steady red. How should you respond?
  7. 7. What should you do when an intersection signal flashes yellow?
  8. 8. Your signal turns green, but a vehicle is still clearing the intersection. What is the correct response?
  9. 9. You are approaching an intersection when the light turns yellow, and you can stop safely. What should you do?
  10. 10. Your left-turn lane has a red arrow while the through lanes have green. What should you do?

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Your Tennessee study guide

Use this Tennessee permit practice guide to choose a starting point and compare the available study formats. Its leading topic groups are signs & signals; these describe this practice selection, not the agency’s published test weighting. Read each situation before choosing an answer, then use the explanation and source link to understand the rule behind it. When an answer surprises you, return to that part of the handbook rather than memorizing the position of the correct choice. Review your missed questions before starting another test. These independent exercises support handbook study; they are not the licensing examination or a guarantee of passing.

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Learn the rules with 208 explained questions. Start with a short test, then try a 30-question mock with answers revealed at the end.

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Test 1 · 16 questions

Signs, signals and markings

Immediate explanations.

Test 2 · 16 questions

Intersections, turns and school buses

Immediate explanations.

Test 3 · 16 questions

Lanes, passing and parking

Immediate explanations.

Test 4 · 16 questions

Speed, space and interstate driving

Immediate explanations.

Test 5 · 16 questions

Weather, vehicle control and roadside safety

Immediate explanations.

Test 6 · 16 questions

Learner permits and driver responsibilities

Immediate explanations.

Test 7 · 16 questions

Alcohol and other drugs

Immediate explanations.

Test 8 · 16 questions

Pictured signs: restrictions and lane use

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Test 9 · 16 questions

Pictured signs: warnings and road alignment

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Test 10 · 16 questions

Licensing stages and driving restrictions

Immediate explanations.

Test 11 · 16 questions

Sharing the road: pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and trucks

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Test 12 · 16 questions

Defensive driving, work zones and road hazards

Immediate explanations.

Test 13 · 16 questions

Vehicle safety and maintenance

Immediate explanations.

Preparing for a motorcycle license?

Study 132 motorcycle questions: seven short rider tests and two trike/sidecar tests, with Tennessee licensing and road rules, riding skills and separate mistake review.

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Preparing for a commercial license?

Study 588 CDL questions: twelve general tests and twenty-six specialist tests, including Tennessee school-transport requirements and handbook-based basic-control study, with separate mistake review.

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Study the rule, not just the answer

Each answer includes an explanation. The question set covers selected signs, intersections, school buses, parking, weather, licensing, impairment and sharing-the-road topics. 34 questions use pictured signs. It is not the complete handbook or the state exam practice questions.

Use My mistakes to revisit missed questions. Read the handbook and coverage notes before your real test.

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Before you apply

Tennessee licensing essentials

From Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Check the requirements for your age and application.

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When can I start Tennessee's standard learner-permit process?

Tennessee's standard graduated-licensing learner permit starts at age 15. You must pass the written knowledge and vision examinations and satisfy the application requirements. The permit is the supervised-learning stage; it does not let a new teen driver skip directly to an intermediate license.

Tennessee Driver Services: Teen/Graduated Driver License (opens in a new tab)

Check the agency for updates before you apply.

Tennessee permit test: frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Tennessee permit test?

The Tennessee knowledge test given by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has 30 questions. To pass you need 24 of 30 correct (80%).

  • Source: tn-wt.iddls.com
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Tennessee?

The minimum age for a Tennessee learner's permit is 15, according to Tennessee Department of Safety.

  • Source: tn.gov
How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, teen drivers must hold the learner's permit for at least 180 days before the next license stage.

  • Source: tn.gov
How many supervised driving hours does Tennessee require?

Tennessee teens must complete 50 supervised hours (10 at night) before the next license stage.

  • Source: tn.gov
Who gives the Tennessee permit knowledge test?

The knowledge test is given by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Check its website for current locations, fees and appointment rules before you go.

  • Source: tn.gov

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