TENNESSEE DMV PERMIT TEST

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You need a Tennessee driver’s license or learner’s permit if you want to drive on Tennessee streets and highways. To qualify for a Class D license, you must be at least 16 years of age, and must pass a vision screening, knowledge test, and driving test. The TN DMV written test covers the contents of the Tennessee Driver's Handbook, and includes questions on road rules, road signs and signals, and safe driving practices. The Tennessee DMV test consists of 30 questions, and you must score 80% or higher (at least 24 correct answers) to pass. Practice with this sample DMV test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Tennessee written test.
1. When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:
move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane.
move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.
move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.
2. This regulatory sign tells drivers that:
left lane turns left
traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.
traffic in the right lane must go straight.
all vehicles must turn left immediately.
3. Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?
It helps increase your stopping distance.
It improves the vehicle stability.
It improves the steering ability.
4. When you approach this sign, you must:
school crossing sign
watch for workers crossing the road.
stop if necessary.
None of the above.
5. This sign indicates:
phone service
Phone service ahead
Emergency line available
Cell phone shop ahead
6. After you have parallel parked, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?
Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.
No, never.
Yes, always.
7. To maintain an adequate "space cushion" to the front, drivers need to:
control their speed to suit the road and traffic conditions.
keep a safe distance between their car and the vehicle in front.
The other answers are both correct.
8. When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:
turn left two way
enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.
go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.
enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.
9. This sign warns of a ________ ahead.
hill sign
soft shoulder
no passing zone
hill
10. This sign means:
reduction of lanes sign
road construction.
lane ends, merge left.
narrow bridge ahead.
 
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TN DMV Knowledge Test Facts

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15
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