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Tennessee DMV
Practice Test 2026

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30
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
24
Correct answers

TN · Handbook data

Key Tennessee rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official DOS handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Under-21 BAC limit
0.02%
Point system
Adults 18+: 12 or more points in 12 months triggers proposed suspension; juveniles under 18: 6 or more points in 12 months
Teen curfew
Learner Permit (PD): no driving 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Intermediate Restricted: no driving 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Teen passenger limit
Intermediate Restricted: only one passenger allowed
Cell phone (teen)
Intermediate Restricted holder may not use a handheld device while operating the vehicle
Cell phone (adult)
Hands-free law (2019): illegal to hold a phone, write/send/read texts, watch or record video while driving
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted, after complete stop and yielding to pedestrians/cross traffic
Move-over law
yes; must change lanes away from stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, or slow down if unable
Child seat
Under 1 yr or under 20 lbs: rear-facing child seat; under 9 years or under 4'9": booster seat in back seat

Notable Tennessee-specific rules

  • Graduated license has 4 phases: Learner Permit (PD) at 15, Intermediate Restricted at 16, Intermediate Unrestricted at 17, Regular at 18
  • Vertical license format for all drivers under 21
  • Intermediate Restricted driver getting 2nd moving violation must complete approved Driver Education class

Section A-3 Graduated License Procedures; Tennessee Safety Belt Laws; Move Over Law; Points for Moving Traffic Violations; Hands-Free Law (Public Chapter 412)

About the Tennessee DMV test

The Tennessee DOS written knowledge test has 30 questions. You need to answer 24 correctly (80%) to pass and get your TN driver's license or learner's permit.

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Tennessee DMV test FAQ

TN-specific

¿Cuál es el límite de concentración de alcohol en sangre (BAC) para conductores menores de 21 años en Tennessee?

Los conductores menores de 21 años en Tennessee enfrentan tolerancia cero con un límite de BAC de 0.02% — cualquier cantidad detectable de alcohol puede resultar en cargos por DUI y suspensión de licencia por un año.

TN-specific

¿Cuántos puntos se necesitan para suspender la licencia de un conductor en Tennessee?

Doce puntos dentro de un período de 12 meses resultan en una suspensión de licencia de 90 días en Tennessee, con suspensiones adicionales para acumulaciones posteriores de puntos.

TN-specific

¿Cuáles son los requisitos de edad para una licencia de conducir graduada en Tennessee?

Tennessee requiere que los conductores tengan 15 años para un permiso de aprendizaje, 16 para una licencia intermedia, y 17 para una licencia sin restricciones después de mantener la licencia intermedia por al menos 12 meses sin accidentes por su culpa.

How many questions are on the Tennessee DMV test?

The Tennessee DOS written test has 30 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the TN DMV test?

You need to answer 24 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Tennessee DMV practice test free?

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Our questions are based on the official Tennessee Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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