Tennessee Learner's Permit Practice Test – Free Online Permit Prep

Practice for your Tennessee learner permit and driver's license with free permit practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Tennessee Driver License Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. Tennessee driver licenses are issued by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, so the "Tennessee DMV test" is the written test these practice tests prepare you for.

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Your Tennessee Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions TN Hydroplaning Speed Threshold · Implied Consent Law · Child Under Age 8 Practice Test 2 50 questions Solid Yellow on Your Side · TN Headlight Visibility Threshold · Rain First Begins Slippery Practice Test 3 50 questions TN High Beam Oncoming · TN High Beam Following · Roads Most Slippery Practice Test 4 50 questions Downhill Parking With Curb · Cruise Control Wet/Icy Roads · Hand Signal Right Turn Practice Test 5 50 questions Narrow Steep Road · Drowsy Driving Danger · Passing Prohibition

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Broken Yellow Centerline · Double Solid Yellow · School Bus Flashing Red

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Flashing Red Signal · Broken Yellow Centerline · Skid Recovery Mini Test 2 12 questions Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow · Horn Use · Pedestrian Crosswalk Right-of-Way Mini Test 3 12 questions High Beam Following Distance · Hydroplaning Response · Hand Signal Left Turn Mini Test 4 12 questions Flashing Yellow Signal · Brake Failure First Step · Solid White Between Lanes

  4. Read the Tennessee Driver License Manual

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Tennessee Driver License ManualOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

    Tennessee teen driver license pageOfficial state website

Tennessee Permit Test Facts

To get your learner permit at 15, you must pass the knowledge test and a vision screening. The test has 30 questions, you have 60 minutes, and you need a score of 80% to pass. It's offered in English and Spanish, and questions come from the Tennessee Driver License Manual.

If you're 15 to 17, you can take the test online through the state's e-Services knowledge test or in person at a Driver Services Center.

Number of questions
30
Passing score
24 correct (80%)
Time limit
60 minutes
Minimum age
15
Learner permit fee
$10.50
If you fail
Wait 24 hours to retest
Where
A Driver Services Center, or online if you're 15 to 17
Online testing
Yes, ages 15 to 17 (up to two attempts)
Test languages
English and Spanish
Hold your permit
180 days
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night
Night driving limit
No driving from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Tennessee Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Tennessee permit test?

30 questions. You have 60 minutes, and you need a score of 80% (24 correct) to pass.

How do you get a learner's permit in Tennessee?

You must be at least 15 and pass the vision screening and the knowledge test, at a Driver Services Center or online if you're 15 to 17. If you're under 18, a responsible adult signs the Minor/Teenage Affidavit, and you bring a Certificate of Compulsory School Attendance from your school (it's valid for 30 days). You also need proof of identity, your full Social Security number and proof of Tennessee residency. The learner permit fee is $10.50.

Where can you get a Tennessee driver handbook?

The Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual is free to download as a PDF from the Department of Safety website (tn.gov/safety), and printed copies are available at every Driver Service Center.

Can you take the Tennessee permit test online?

Yes, if you're 15 to 17. Navigating away from the test window or failing the mid-test identity check means an automatic fail, and you can take the online test a maximum of two times (see the online knowledge test page).

What happens if you fail the Tennessee permit test?

You must wait 24 hours before retesting.

How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Tennessee?

At least 15.

Who can ride with you on a Tennessee learner permit?

A licensed driver at least 21 years old, riding in the front seat.

How long do you have to hold your learner permit in Tennessee?

180 days before you can move to the Intermediate Restricted License (see the state's teen graduated driver license rules).

How much is a Tennessee driver's license?

A Class D driver license costs $28 for 8 years ($26 for the license plus a $2 application fee). A learner permit is $10.50 if you are under 18, or $5.50 if you are 18 or older. County clerk partner offices charge an extra $4 administrative fee.

Is this the same as the Tennessee DMV test?

Yes. In Tennessee, driver licenses are issued by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Tennessee Driver License Manual, teen graduated driver license rules, online knowledge test page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.