Full practice exam
- 30 questions, 24 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (Mar 2025)
Tennessee Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Tennessee (TN) knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 30questions
- 24to pass (80%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Tennessee permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsSign shapes and colors, work zones, traffic lights and lane lines.
- Speed, stops & intersectionsSpeed limits, required stops, school buses, right-of-way and turns.
- Lanes, passing & interstatesLane use, passing, parking, interstate driving and the Move Over law.
- Safe driving & your vehicleSeat belts, night and bad weather, defensive driving and emergencies.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks, buses and trains.
- Alcohol, points & your licenseDUI laws, implied consent, points, suspensions and teen licenses.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Tennessee permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual.
Learner permit at 15
You can get a Class PD learner permit at 15 by passing the knowledge test and vision screening. Drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 3)
No driving 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Permit holders under 18 may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and everyone in the car must wear a seat belt. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 14)
Intermediate license at 16
After 180 days on the permit, a road test and 50 hours of practice (10 at night), teens get an Intermediate Restricted license. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 14)
One passenger, no late nights
Intermediate Restricted drivers may carry only one passenger (with some exceptions) and may not drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 19)
No phones for teen drivers
Drivers with a learner permit or intermediate license may not use a cell phone at all while driving, hands-free included. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 18)
A quarter of the test is alcohol and drugs
The knowledge test is roughly 25% each on signs and signals, safe driving, rules of the road, and alcohol and drugs. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 21)
Tennessee permit test FAQ
What is on the Tennessee knowledge test?
Multiple-choice questions from Sections B and C of the manual: about 25% traffic signs and signals, 25% safe driving, 25% rules of the road and 25% alcohol and drugs. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 21)
How old do I have to be for a learner permit?
At least 15. You must pass the knowledge test and vision screening. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 3)
Who has to ride with me on a learner permit?
A licensed driver at least 21 years old, sitting in the front seat beside you. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 14)
What do I need for an Intermediate Restricted license?
Be 16, hold your permit for 180 days with fewer than 6 points, pass the road test, and have 50 hours of driving (10 at night) certified on form SF-1256. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p. 14)
Read the official Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (march 2025 (MT3Q28)). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page. A PDF viewer counts the cover too, so its page numbers run 14 higher.
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