Tennessee CDL Practice Test 2026

Tennessee CDL practice test: 468 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Updated

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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation205 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge165 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving28 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance17 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties17 questions
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    Sharing the Road12 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules11 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving6 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties4 questions
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    Traffic Signs & Signals3 questions
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CDL knowledge tests & endorsements

Knowledge tests defined by FMCSA (49 CFR Part 383). Which ones you need depends on the vehicle class and endorsements you apply for.

General Knowledge

GK

Air Brakes

AB

Combination Vehicles

CV

Hazardous Materials

H

Tank Vehicles

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Doubles/Triples

T

Passenger

P

School Bus

S

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Practice question bank

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10topics
3in Traffic Signs & Signals
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…205General Driving Knowledge165Bad Weather & Night Driving28Impaired Driving & Penalties17Speed Limits & Following Distan…17Sharing the Road12Parking & Stopping Rules11Highway & Freeway Driving6Licensing, Demerits & Penalties4Traffic Signs & Signals3license-test.com
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation is the largest topic (44% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. What happens if you don’t pass the air brakes endorsement test?

    • You won’t be permitted to drive a vehicle with air brakes. ✓
    • Your CDL will include an air brake endorsement marked with an asterisk.
    • Your CDL will be invalid.

    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: A · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 1 – Introduction, p. 13

  2. A header board is used to:

    • Allow a driver to see behind them.
    • Protect the driver from moving cargo. ✓
    • Provide extra storage capacity.
    • Prevent the driver from leaving the tractor.

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 3 – Transporting Cargo Safely, p. 75

  3. If you use the trailer hand brake while your trailer is skidding, it will:

    • Stop the skid.
    • Straighten the trailer.
    • Continue the skid. ✓

    Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: C · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 6 – Combination Vehicles, p. 93

  4. Which of the following indicates drowsy driving?

    • Eyes going out of focus by themselves
    • Having trouble keeping your head up
    • Drifting from lane to lane
    • All of the above ✓

    Impaired Driving & Penalties · Answer: D · Official handbook: tn.gov

CDL knowledge tests: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Tennesseenot verified yetnot verified yet468
Alabamanot verified yetnot verified yet447
Arkansasnot verified yetnot verified yet464
Georgianot verified yetnot verified yet399
Kentuckynot verified yetnot verified yet427
Missourinot verified yetnot verified yet413
Mississippinot verified yetnot verified yet463
North Carolinanot verified yetnot verified yet460
Virginianot verified yetnot verified yet417
Tennessee468Arkansas464Mississippi463North Carolina460Alabama447Kentucky427Virginia417Missouri413Georgia399license-test.com
Tennessee ranks 1 of 9 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many practice questions does this Tennessee CDL practice test have?

468 published questions in 10 topics. The largest topics are Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation (205), General Driving Knowledge (165), Bad Weather & Night Driving (28).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Tennessee driver handbook (tn.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Tennessee.

Is the Tennessee CDL practice test free?

Yes. All 468 questions, topic practice and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook