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Tennessee Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the knowledge test you take for a Tennessee Class PD learner permit. The questions cover Tennessee's graduated licensing rules, hands-free law and license classes, plus shared US road rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Tennessee Driver License Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Tennessee learner permit (Class PD)?
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    Answer: C. 15

    You can get a Class PD learner permit once you reach age 15.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the class name of the Tennessee learner permit?
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    Answer: B. Class PD

    The learner permit is Class PD. Class D is the regular operator license and Class H is a hardship license.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Who must sit beside a Tennessee learner permit holder while they drive?
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    Answer: B. A licensed driver at least 21 years old

    The supervising driver must be at least 21 and sit in the seat beside the permit holder.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How long must a Tennessee driver under 18 hold a Class PD learner permit before getting a license?
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    Answer: A. 180 days

    Drivers under 18 must hold a valid Class PD for 180 days before moving to a license.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    How much behind-the-wheel experience must a Tennessee teen certify before the intermediate license?
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    Answer: A. 50 hours, including 10 at night

    Teens certify 50 hours of driving, including 10 at night, on form SF-1256.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    During which hours may a Tennessee learner permit holder NOT drive?
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    Answer: C. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Learner permit holders may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Tennessee intermediate restricted license?
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    Answer: C. 16

    The intermediate restricted license starts at 16.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    A Tennessee intermediate restricted license holder may not drive during which hours (unless an exception applies)?
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    Answer: B. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Intermediate restricted drivers may not drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless an exception applies.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    How many passengers may a Tennessee intermediate restricted license holder carry, unless an exception applies?
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    Answer: C. One

    Intermediate restricted drivers are limited to one passenger unless an exception applies.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    When do the Tennessee intermediate restricted license limits end?
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    Answer: C. After one year on the license (at 17 or older), or at 18

    The limits end after 12 months on the license, but not before 17, or at 18 if that comes first.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    In what year did Tennessee's hands-free law take effect?
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    Answer: A. 2019

    Tennessee implemented its hands-free law in 2019 (Public Chapter No. 412).

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Under Tennessee's hands-free law, may a driver hold a phone with their shoulder?
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    Answer: B. No, you may not hold a phone with any part of your body

    The law bans holding a phone with any part of your body, not just your hands.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    Which action is illegal under Tennessee's hands-free law?
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    Answer: A. Reaching for a phone in a way that takes you out of your seated, belted position

    You may not reach for a phone in a way that moves you out of a seated, belted position.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Under Tennessee law, may a driver watch or record video on a phone while driving?
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    Answer: D. No

    Watching or recording video while driving is banned under the hands-free law.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Under Tennessee's hands-free law, may a driver read or write a text message?
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    Answer: B. No, reading and writing texts are banned

    The law prohibits reading or writing text messages while driving.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    May a Tennessee learner permit or intermediate license holder use a hands-free phone while driving?
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    Answer: A. No, they may not use a cell phone at all

    Tennessee bans all cell phone use, including hands-free, for drivers with a learner permit or intermediate license.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    May a Tennessee school bus driver use a cell phone while driving the bus?
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    Answer: A. No

    Tennessee bans all cell phone use by school bus drivers while driving.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    At what age can a Tennessee minor get a Class H hardship license?
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    Answer: A. 14

    Class H hardship licenses are issued to minors age 14 and expire at age 16.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    When does a Tennessee Class H hardship license expire?
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    Answer: D. At age 16

    A Class H hardship license expires when the holder turns 16.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    How long is a Tennessee interim (temporary) license valid?
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    Answer: A. Up to 20 days

    Interim licenses are valid for up to 20 days.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    May you drive an ATV on a Tennessee highway or interstate?
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    Answer: B. No

    ATVs and other off-road vehicles may not be driven on Tennessee or federal highways or interstates.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Up to what weight of vehicle does a Tennessee Class D license cover?
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    Answer: D. 26,000 pounds

    A Class D license covers vehicles up to 26,000 pounds, as long as they are not placarded for hazardous materials, built for 16 or more passengers, or used as school buses.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Which Tennessee license do you need for a motorcycle over 125 cc?
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    Answer: C. Class M

    Class M is required for motorcycles over 125 cc. Smaller motorcycles need a Class M limited license.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    In Tennessee, what kind of offense is driving while your license is revoked or suspended?
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    Answer: A. A Class B misdemeanor that can bring jail time

    Driving while revoked, canceled or suspended is a Class B misdemeanor, with a possible fine and up to six months in jail.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    In Tennessee, what kind of offense is driving without a license?
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    Answer: B. A Class D misdemeanor

    Driving without a license is a Class D misdemeanor in Tennessee.

What to know before the test

  • You can get a Class PD learner permit at 15. A licensed driver at least 21 must sit beside you.
  • Drivers under 18 must hold the learner permit 180 days and certify 50 hours of driving experience.
  • Vision screening is required for a Class D license, and the state offers free practice knowledge tests online.
  • Intermediate restricted drivers may not drive from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and may carry only one passenger, unless an exception applies.
  • Tennessee's hands-free law (2019) bans holding a phone with any part of your body, texting and watching or recording video while driving.
  • Learner permit and intermediate license holders may not use any cell phone while driving.

Frequently asked questions

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

15. The Class PD learner permit lets you drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21 sitting beside you.

How long do I have to hold my learner permit in Tennessee?

180 days if you are under 18, with 50 hours of certified driving experience.

What does Tennessee's hands-free law ban?

Holding a phone with any part of your body, reading or writing texts, reaching for a phone out of your seated, belted position, and watching or recording video.

What are the intermediate license rules in Tennessee?

No driving from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and only one passenger, unless an exception applies. The limits end after a year on the license (at 17 or older) or at 18.

Can a 14-year-old drive in Tennessee?

Only with a Class H hardship license, which is issued to some minors at 14 and expires at 16.

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