Class PD knowledge test
Tennessee Permit Practice Test
301 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Tennessee handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Questions
- 30
- To pass
- 24 of 30 correct (80%)
- Time limit
- 60 minutes (online test)source
- Languages
- English and Spanishsource
- Where you take it
- both - online at home for ages 15-17 (parent proctor, IDEMIA testing site, Tennessee Proctor ID app); in person at Driver Services Centerssource
- Minimum permit age
- 15source
- Road signs
- no separate test stated; signs ~25% of knowledge testsource
- Permit fee
- 10.50 (under 18); 5.50 (18 and over)source
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
Tennessee teens aged 15 to 17 can take the Class PD knowledge test online at home, with a parent as proctor. The online test has 30 questions, you need 24 correct (80%) to pass, and you have 60 minutes; it is offered in English and Spanish. You can also take the test in person at a Driver Services Center. You can get a learner permit at 15, and it costs $10.50 if you are under 18. There is no separate signs test: road signs are part of the knowledge test.
Every question here is written from the official Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual and shows the page it comes from. The practice exam matches the online test: 30 questions, 24 to pass.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Graduated licensing, points and driver responsibilityLearner permit and intermediate license rules for teens, the points system, losing your license, financial responsibility and reporting crashes.22 questions
- Alcohol, other drugs and drivingHow alcohol and drugs affect driving, BAC, implied consent, DUI penalties and Tennessee's under-21 laws. By law at least 25% of test questions cover this.47 questions
- Safe driver habitsGetting ready to drive, carbon monoxide, the hands-free law and texting, safety belts, child restraints, air bags, unattended children, defensive driving and road rage.31 questions
- Road signsSign colors and shapes, regulatory, warning, work-zone, guide and route signs, channeling devices and the slow-moving vehicle emblem.30 questions
- Traffic signalsSteady and flashing signals, arrows and malfunctioning traffic lights.9 questions
- Pavement markingsYellow and white lane lines, no-passing markings, HOV markings, stop lines and railroad crossing markings.10 questions
- Speed limits and following distanceThe basic speed rule, Tennessee speed laws, the two-second rule, stopping distance and keeping a space cushion.19 questions
- Stops, right-of-way and turnsRequired stops, railroad crossings, school buses, intersections, right-of-way, emergency vehicles, signaling, turns, turns on red and roundabouts.31 questions
- Lanes, passing and interstate drivingLane usage, center turn lanes, changing lanes, passing, entering and leaving the interstate, interchanges, the Move Over law and breakdowns.26 questions
- Backing and parkingBacking, hill parking, no-parking zones, parallel parking and handicap spaces.14 questions
- Night, weather and emergenciesNight driving and glare, fog, rain, flooding and winter driving, avoiding collisions, skids, ABS and vehicle condition.23 questions
- Vehicle condition and maintenanceChecking brakes, tires, lights, steering and other equipment before and while you drive.8 questions
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, school buses and slow-moving vehicles.21 questions
- Trucks, buses, work zones and trainsLarge-vehicle No-Zones and safety cushions, highway work zones and railroad crossings.10 questions
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Full practice exam
Take it like the real thing
30 questions in the real format, scored with the real pass rule. Answers are shown at the end, and every retake draws different questions, with the official 60-minute timer (or extra time while you practice).
Try a few
Sample Tennessee permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.An ambulance with flashing lights and siren comes up behind you. What does Tennessee law require?
- APull over to the left side
- BStop in your lane right away
- CSpeed up to clear a path for it
- DPull right, stop, and wait for it
Show the answer
✓ D. Pull right, stop, and wait for it
Yield to emergency vehicles: drive as close as possible to the right edge or curb, stop, and stay there until the vehicle passes or an officer directs you.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 68
2.You need to run into a store for a minute. Every space is full. May you double park?
- ANo, double parking is illegal
- BYes, with flashers on
- CYes, for under five minutes
- DYes, if you stay in the car
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✓ A. No, double parking is illegal
Tennessee law prohibits double parking.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 79
3.A 5-year-old wants to ride in a pickup bed during an organized town parade. When is that allowed?
- AIf the tailgate stays closed
- BIf the truck goes no faster than 20 mph
- CIf an adult sits in the bed too
- DNever for a child under 6
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✓ B. If the truck goes no faster than 20 mph
Children may ride in a pickup bed as part of an organized parade, procession or ceremonial event if the vehicle goes no faster than 20 mph. Agricultural activities are the other exception.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 47
4.What happens when alcohol is combined with tranquilizers or sedatives?
- AThe drug makes the alcohol wear off faster
- BOnly the alcohol has an effect
- CThe effects are multiplied
- DThe effects cancel each other out
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✓ C. The effects are multiplied
When alcohol is mixed with another depressant, the effects are not just added together; they are multiplied.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 95
5.You are driving 10 mph or more below the limit, and 5 cars are lined up behind you. What should you do?
- AStop in your lane to let them by
- BSpeed up past the speed limit
- CTurn or pull off when it is safe
- DKeep going; they can pass you
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✓ C. Turn or pull off when it is safe
At 10 mph or more below the maximum you are a slow-moving vehicle. If five or more vehicles line up behind you, turn or pull off as soon as it is safe.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 60
6.What must you do at this sign?
- AStop completely, not going past the crosswalk
- BStop only if other cars are coming
- CStop only when a train is coming
- DSlow down and go if the way looks clear
Show the answer
✓ A. Stop completely, not going past the crosswalk
The octagon means stop. Bring your car to a complete stop without going beyond the crosswalk. If you can't see, then creep forward to where you can and go only when it is safe.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 50
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Tennessee permit test?
30 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
24 of 30 correct (80%).
Is there a time limit?
60 minutes (online test). (Source: official Tennessee page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Can I take the test online?
both - online at home for ages 15-17 (parent proctor, IDEMIA testing site, Tennessee Proctor ID app); in person at Driver Services Centers. (Source: official Tennessee page, checked November 4, 2026.)
How old do I have to be to get a permit?
15. (Source: official Tennessee page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.