Tennessee Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: Once you have lived in Tennessee longer than 30 days

New residents must get a Tennessee license once they live in the state longer than 30 days, start working there, or would qualify to register to vote.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: 16

To qualify for a Class D license you must be at least 16 and pass the vision screening, knowledge test and driving test; drivers under 18 must also meet graduated license rules.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: 15

A Class PD learner permit requires that you be at least 15 and pass the Class D knowledge test and vision screening.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: 14

A Class H hardship license may be issued to a 14-year-old in cases of family hardship, and it is limited to specific needs.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: Only in daylight, for travel to the authorized locations

The Class H license is valid only during daylight hours and only for travel to the locations named in the approval letter.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: When the holder turns 16

Regardless of the age at approval, a hardship license expires when the holder reaches 16.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: A Class B misdemeanor: up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail

Driving on a revoked, canceled or suspended license is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: From $2 up to $50

You must carry your license and show it to an officer on request; not having it with you is a Class D misdemeanor with a fine of $2 to $50.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: It is only a translation and must be carried with a valid license

An IDP is an official translation of your home license, is not valid by itself for driving, and must be carried with your regular license; Tennessee centers do not issue it.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: Two, showing your name and home address

Applicants need two proofs of Tennessee residency with their name and residential address; P.O. boxes are not accepted.

Source: Section A-2: Applying for Your License

Correct answer: Only originals or certified copies

All documents must be originals or certified copies; faxes and photocopies are not accepted.

Source: Section A-2: Applying for Your License

Correct answer: At least 20/40 in each eye and both together

Applicants need at least 20/40 vision in each eye individually and in both eyes together, with or without corrective lenses.

Source: Section A-4: The Examinations

Correct answer: After a mandatory one-day wait

A mandatory one-day waiting period applies after failing any knowledge test, and no test may be repeated on the same day.

Source: Section A-4: The Examinations

Correct answer: About 25%

The knowledge test is roughly split into four equal areas: signs and signals, safe driving principles, rules of the road, and drugs and alcohol, about 25% each.

Source: Section A-4: The Examinations

Correct answer: Automatic failure and no retest for 30 days

Any cheating results in automatic failure, and the applicant may not try the test again for 30 days.

Source: Section A-4: The Examinations