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Free Tennessee DMV Driving Practice Test 2025
- Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test
- Based on official Tennessee Driver's manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for May 2025
Exam Overview:
- Total Questions: 30
- Passing Score: 24/30 correct answers (80%)
- Age Requirement: 15+ years
- Test Sections: 4 (Intoxicating substances, Traffic signs and signals, Road rules, Safe driving practices)
Features:
- Updated for May 2025
- Questions from the official 2025 TN Driver Handbook
- Instant feedback to track your progress
Licensing Stages:
- Learner’s Permit: 15 years old (vision screening + $10.50 fee)
- Intermediate Restricted License: 16 years old (after 180 days of holding a learner’s permit)
- Intermediate Unrestricted License: 17 years old (or one year after the intermediate restricted license)
- Full Driver’s License: 18 years old
Ideal For:
- Anyone applying for a Tennessee Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License
- Senior Citizens needing a Refresher Test
- Drivers looking to renew their Tennessee License
TN Graduated Driver License (GDL) Journey:
Step 1: Learner’s Permit
Eligibility: 15 years old
Requirements: Pass a vision screening
Fee: $10.50
Validity: 12 months
Step 2: Intermediate Restricted License
Eligibility: 16 years old, after holding a Learner’s Permit for 180 days
Driving Conditions: Certain restrictions apply, such as no driving after dark or with more than one non-family passenger.
Step 3: Intermediate Unrestricted License
Eligibility: 17 years old, or one year after obtaining the Intermediate Restricted License, whichever comes first
Upgrades: Removal of certain restrictions from the previous stage
Step 4: Full Driver’s License
Eligibility: 18 years old
Full Privileges: No restrictions
6 min to complete
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What to expect on the actual TN DMV exam
30
questions
24
correct answers to pass
80%
passing score
15 y/o
minimum age to apply
FAQs
How challenging is the Tennessee permit test?
The difficulty of the Tennessee permit test varies for each individual, but with thorough study and practice, many find it manageable. It's important to be well-prepared by studying the Tennessee Driver’s Handbook.
What are the steps to obtain a learner's permit?
To obtain a learner's permit in Tennessee, you must be at least 15 years old, provide proof of identity and residency, pass a vision screening, and successfully complete the written knowledge test.
Is it possible to get a permit at 14 in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit is 15 years. It is not possible to get a permit at 14.
Can I obtain a driver's license without first having a permit?
In Tennessee, individuals must first hold a learner's permit before they can apply for a driver's license, especially if they are under 18 years of age.
What is the cost of a driver's permit in Tennessee?
The cost for a driver's permit in Tennessee is typically around $10.50, but it's advisable to check the latest fee structure on the official Tennessee DMV website or contact a local DMV office for the most current information.
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List of questions (classic view)
- The stopping distance of a car traveling at 50 mph under ideal driving conditions is approximately
- To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, you should use
- If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, what should you do?
- What does this sign indicate?
- Two common types of interchanges are
- On an interstate highway, you can prevent highway hypnosis by
- In Tennessee, you must dim your headlights at night whenever you are within _______ of a vehicle you are meeting or following.
- What does this sign indicate?
- In Tennessee, it is illegal for a driver at least 21 years old to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ or above.
- If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane, you must
- If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you should
- What does this sign mean?
- When a train is approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail.
- The speed limit in a roundabout is usually
- If an emergency vehicle displaying flashing red or blue lights or sounding a siren or air horn is approaching from either direction, you must
- What does this sign indicate?
- You are parked parallel to the curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
- To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep
- Under Tennessee law, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is
- What does this sign mean?
