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Tennessee permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual. Independently checked October 26, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

You approach a traffic light that is flashing red. What must happen before you enter the intersection?

AStop the vehicle completely.BKeep moving if the crossing road looks empty.CWait for the light to switch to green.

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Correct answer: A. Stop the vehicle completely.

Flashing red requires a full stop. Then check for traffic and yield as required before continuing.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Stops Required by Law, PDF page 64. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

An overhead lane signal shows a red X above the lane ahead. What does that mean for you?

AUse that lane only to pass.BThat lane is unavailable for driving.CEnter that lane if you are turning soon.

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Correct answer: B. That lane is unavailable for driving.

A red X closes the lane beneath the signal to drivers.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Traffic Lanes and Lane Usage / Reversible Lanes, PDF page 75. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

You are leaving a parking lot to join a main road. A car is approaching on that road. Who must yield?

AThe approaching driver, because you are entering.BWhichever driver has the smaller vehicle.CYou must wait for traffic on the main road.

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Correct answer: C. You must wait for traffic on the main road.

Traffic already using the main road has priority over a vehicle entering from a parking lot.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way Procedures / Yield to Oncoming Traffic, PDF page 67. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

Two cars reach an all-way stop together from crossing streets. Each will go straight, and neither has already entered. Which driver yields?

AThe driver whose car is to the left of the other car.BThe driver whose car is to the right of the other car.CThe driver traveling on the wider street.

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Correct answer: A. The driver whose car is to the left of the other car.

When arrival times at an all-way stop are equal, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way Procedures / Yielding at Intersections, PDF page 68. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

You have checked your mirrors before moving into the next lane. How should you check the area your mirrors may miss?

ASound the horn and begin moving sideways.BTurn your head to check over your shoulder.CWatch only the vehicle directly ahead.

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Correct answer: B. Turn your head to check over your shoulder.

A shoulder check helps reveal a vehicle beside you that is hidden from the mirrors. Check before moving into its lane.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Traffic Lanes and Lane Usage / Changing Lanes, PDF page 75. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

A driver ahead signals a move into your lane. What should you do to help that driver change lanes safely?

AAccelerate to close the opening.BMove into the same opening before that driver does.CEase your speed and leave a gap.

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Correct answer: C. Ease your speed and leave a gap.

Leave room for the signaled lane change. Speeding up or competing for the opening can interfere with the maneuver.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Traffic Lanes and Lane Usage / Changing Lanes, PDF page 75. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

Rain and fog make it hard to see on a road where you normally drive at the posted limit. How should you choose your speed?

AReduce it to suit the shorter view and wet road.BKeep the posted speed because it is safe in every condition.CIncrease it to spend less time in the fog.

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Correct answer: A. Reduce it to suit the shorter view and wet road.

A posted limit does not guarantee a suitable speed in poor conditions. Choose a slower speed when weather or visibility requires it.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / The Basic Speed Rule, PDF page 60. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

During bad weather, what minimum time gap does the handbook recommend leaving behind the vehicle ahead?

AOne second.BFour seconds.CTwo seconds.

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Correct answer: B. Four seconds.

Bad weather calls for more room than the normal two-second gap. The recommendation is a gap of at least four seconds.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / The Two Second Rule, PDF page 63. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

You park facing downhill beside a curb on the right. Which way should the front tires point?

AStraight along the road.BAway from the curb.CToward the curb.

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Correct answer: C. Toward the curb.

Angle the front tires toward the curb when parked downhill. If the car rolls, the curb can help keep it out of traffic.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Parking / When Parking on a Hill Follow These Rules, PDF page 79. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

You have parked at the curb and are about to open the driver door toward traffic. What should you do first?

ACheck for traffic and let approaching vehicles go by.BOpen the door partway to make traffic move over.CStep into the lane so other drivers can see you.

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Correct answer: A. Check for traffic and let approaching vehicles go by.

Look for traffic before opening a door into the road. Wait for passing vehicles before getting out.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Parking / Parallel Parking, PDF page 80. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

A motorcycle is ahead of you in your lane. There seems to be space beside it. How should you treat that space?

ADrive alongside it without changing lanes.BLeave the rider the entire lane.CAsk the rider to move onto the shoulder.

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Correct answer: B. Leave the rider the entire lane.

A motorcycle rider is entitled to the whole lane. The rider may need that room to avoid a hazard.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Chapter C-3 Sharing the Road Safely / Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, PDF page 121. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

A transit bus at a bus stop signals that it is pulling back onto your road. What must you do?

APass quickly before the bus moves.BKeep your speed because a stopped bus must always wait.CYield so the bus can rejoin traffic.

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Correct answer: C. Yield so the bus can rejoin traffic.

Yield to a transit bus that signals and pulls out from its stop.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-4 Rules of the Road / Right-of-Way Procedures / Yield to Emergency Vehicles and Transit Buses, PDF page 68. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

You must continue driving through fog. Which headlight setting should you use?

ALow beam.BHigh beam.CParking lights alone.

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Correct answer: A. Low beam.

Use low beams in fog. High beams can reflect toward your eyes and reduce what you can see.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-6 Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions / Fog and Smoke, PDF page 89. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

Your car begins hydroplaning during heavy rain. How should you begin reducing its speed?

ABrake as hard as possible.BGently ease off the accelerator.CAccelerate to push through the water.

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Correct answer: B. Gently ease off the accelerator.

Ease off the accelerator to slow gradually. Hard braking can make the loss of tire grip harder to manage.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-6 Driving at Night and in Inclement Weather Conditions / Hydroplaning, PDF page 90. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

A prescription medicine has impaired a driver. Does having a prescription excuse driving under its influence?

AYes, if the medicine was taken at home.BYes, because only illegal drugs count.CNo, a prescription does not excuse impaired driving.

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Correct answer: C. No, a prescription does not excuse impaired driving.

Medicine can impair driving even when it was legally prescribed. A prescription does not protect a driver from a DUI for that impairment.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-7 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving / “Every Day” Drugs, PDF page 95. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

Friends plan to drink at an evening gathering and ride home together. What should their designated driver agree to do?

AHave no alcohol that evening.BDrink only during the first hour.CSwitch to coffee just before leaving.

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Correct answer: A. Have no alcohol that evening.

Choose the driver before drinking begins. That person should remain sober for the evening.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-7 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving / Prevention of Drinking and Driving, PDF page 97. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

Where should an adult wear the shoulder portion of a safety belt?

AUnder the arm so it does not touch the shoulder.BAcross the chest and over the shoulder.CBehind the back so the lap belt holds the body.

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Correct answer: B. Across the chest and over the shoulder.

Keep the shoulder portion across the chest and shoulder. Routing it under the arm gives the belt the wrong position.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-2 Tennessee Safety Belt Laws / Safety Belt Facts, PDF page 45. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

You become drowsy while driving on the interstate. What should you do?

AContinue with the radio louder.BDrive faster to reach your destination sooner.CLeave the road at a safe stopping place and rest.

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Correct answer: C. Leave the road at a safe stopping place and rest.

Drowsiness is a warning to stop driving. Reach a safe place off the interstate travel lanes and take a break.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section B-5 Interstate Driving / Special Interstate Driving Instructions / Fight Interstate Hypnosis, PDF page 85. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

What is the youngest age at which an applicant can qualify for a Tennessee Class PD learner permit?

A15 years old.B14 years old.C16 years old.

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Correct answer: A. 15 years old.

Applicants must be at least 15 for a Class PD permit. They must also pass the knowledge and vision checks.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section A-1 Your License / Class PD - Learner Permit, PDF page 17. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

A Class PD permit holder is practicing in a car. Which person meets the supervising-driver requirement?

AA licensed 18-year-old in the passenger seat.BA licensed 21-year-old seated beside the learner.CA licensed 25-year-old in the back seat.

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Correct answer: B. A licensed 21-year-old seated beside the learner.

The supervising driver must be licensed, at least 21, and next to the learner in the front seat.

Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual — Section A-1 Your License / Class PD - Learner Permit, PDF page 17. Checked October 26, 2026.

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