Tennessee Permit Practice Test 2026
Tennessee permit practice test: 481 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24).
Official test facts (verified)
Official format: Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24) · 481 practice questions
Units
- 1Traffic Signs & Signals127 questions0%Practise
- 2General Driving Knowledge60 questions0%Practise
- 3Highway & Freeway Driving53 questions0%Practise
- 4Bad Weather & Night Driving46 questions0%Practise
- 5Sharing the Road44 questions0%Practise
- 6Impaired Driving & Penalties43 questions0%Practise
- 7Right of Way & Intersections33 questions0%Practise
- 8Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation28 questions0%Practise
- 9Speed Limits & Following Distance26 questions0%Practise
- 10Parking & Stopping Rules17 questions0%Practise
- 11Licensing, Demerits & Penalties4 questions0%Practise
- Full mock examOfficial format: Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24)
Practice question bank
Sample questions
A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:
- Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.
- Passing is not permitted from either direction.
- Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line. ✓
To pass on a two-lane road, you should:
- Sound your horn as you pass.
- Flash your headlights as you pass.
- Judge the distance to any oncoming vehicles. ✓
If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:
- Sound your horn at passing cars to get their attention.
- Get out of your vehicle and flag down the first vehicle that passes.
- Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can. ✓
Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:
- To keep your engine warm.
- So others can see your vehicle. ✓
- To warn others of bad weather conditions.
Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states
| State | Questions on test | Pass mark | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 30 | 24 (80%) | 481 |
| Alabama | 495 | ||
| Arkansas | 470 | ||
| Georgia | 40 | 30 (75%) | 285 |
| Kentucky | 503 | ||
| Missouri | 25 | 20 (80%) | 488 |
| Mississippi | 480 | ||
| North Carolina | 624 | ||
| Virginia | 40 | 34 (85%) | 664 |
FAQ
How many questions are on the official Tennessee permit test?
30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.
What is the format of the Tennessee Car learner's permit test (Class D)?
Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24)
How many practice questions does this Tennessee permit practice test have?
481 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (127), General Driving Knowledge (60), Highway & Freeway Driving (53). 73 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).
How does the Tennessee test compare with nearby states?
Georgia: 40 questions, pass 30; Missouri: 25 questions, pass 20; Virginia: 40 questions, pass 34 (official formats; Tennessee: 30 questions, pass 24).
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 permit practice test free?
Yes. All 481 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.
Which languages is the Tennessee Car learner's permit test (Class D) offered in?
English, Spanish
Where is the official handbook?
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/DL_Manual.pdf
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook