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Tennessee DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the Tennessee knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Tennessee driver handbook, with every answer explained.

30questions on the real test
24correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the Tennessee driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Tennessee licensing agency before your test.

Your study path

Five steps from first try to test day. Your progress is saved on this device.

  1. 1Readiness check10 questions, easy to hard. See your level.
  2. 2Practice test 120 questions. Pass with 16.
  3. 3Practice test 220 new questions. Pass with 16.
  4. 4Fix my mistakesGet each missed question right twice in a row.
  5. 5Full exam AppTimed, 30 questions, 80% to pass, like test day.

Free practice tests

Each test has 20 questions. Get 16 or more right to match the 80% passing score.

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  • Every answer explained
Free · 20 questions Practice test 1 Safe Driving Practices, Road Rules & Regulations, Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road Start test → Free · 20 questions Practice test 2 Parking & Emergencies, Vehicle & License Requirements, Speed Limits Start test →
Want more?

The app has the rest of the Tennessee question bank, more tests and a timed exam simulator.

In the app More practice tests Easy, medium, hard and timed Get the app → In the app Full exam simulator Timed, 30 questions, like test day Get the app → In the app Smart review Brings back what you got wrong Get the app →

Tennessee guide

Key facts, from the official source

Every fact links to the official page it came from. tn.gov could not be reached, so these facts come from the Roane County Clerk, which handles renewals and duplicates for the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security under a state contract. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Deadline for new residents
Get a Tennessee license at a state Driver Services Center within 30 days of establishing residency, and surrender all out-of-state licenses.Source: roanecountytn.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to TennesseeSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Tennessee links

These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.

Sample questions

A few Tennessee questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

Since January 1, 2018, what front-facing lights are prohibited on most vehicles in Tennessee?

  1. AFlashing lights of any color other than factory emergency flashers
  2. BAmber fog lights mounted below the bumper
  3. CSteady white headlights and daytime running lights
Show answer

A. Flashing lights of any color other than factory emergency flashers

The Tennessee Driver License Manual says since January 1, 2018, no vehicle may display flashing lights of any color to the front other than factory-installed emergency flashers, with some exceptions.

In Tennessee, a driver under 18 who accumulates how many points within 12 months is sent a notice of proposed suspension?

  1. A3 or more
  2. B12 or more
  3. C6 or more
Show answer

C. 6 or more

Tennessee sends drivers under 18 who accumulate 6 or more points within 12 months a notice of proposed suspension and places them in the Driver Improvement Program.

In Tennessee, what type of emergency light may NOT be installed or shown on an unauthorized private vehicle?

  1. ABlue, or blue and red, flashing lights
  2. BFactory-installed amber hazard flashers
  3. CWhite backup lights that come on in reverse
Show answer

A. Blue, or blue and red, flashing lights

The Tennessee Driver License Manual says it is illegal for an unauthorized private vehicle to have blue or blue-and-red flashing emergency lights installed or visible.

What’s covered

Topics on the Tennessee test

Counts are from the full Tennessee question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices139 questions
Road Rules & Regulations108 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road107 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals87 questions
Parking & Emergencies46 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements39 questions
Speed Limits22 questions
Alcohol & Drugs21 questions

Road signs

Sign questions are free points.

Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.

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Stop signYield signSpeed Limit 50 signSlippery When Wet signSchool Crossing signRailroad Advance Warning sign
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More Tennessee tests, a timed exam simulator and a review of every question you miss.

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Questions

Tennessee test FAQ

How many questions are on the Tennessee knowledge test?

30 questions. You need 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Tennessee licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real Tennessee DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the Tennessee driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Tennessee agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.

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