Tennessee DMV is administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, headquartered in Nashville. The official Tennessee written knowledge exam has 30 questions, and drivers must answer 24 correctly (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Tennessee DMV test.
What makes the Tennessee DMV test unique?
Tennessee's exam covers Smoky Mountains driving, three-point turns on narrow roads, and the state's strict hands-free law.
Tennessee's hands-free law (2019) prohibits holding a phone while driving — even stopped at red lights; first-offense fine is $50.
Three-point turn procedure is tested in both written and road exams — know the steps.
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274 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign indicate?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about drinking and driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Strong emotions such as anger can ____ your ability to drive safely.
Alabama Driver Manual
At night you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
In fog you should generally use ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What should you do when roads are wet?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
On snow or ice you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Strong crosswinds can be especially dangerous for ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you encounter a flooded roadway and cannot judge its depth?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about passing is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
In a work zone you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks or motorcycles in front of you often require ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Alabama Driver Manual
Good steering control begins with ____.
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What is the purpose of a speed limit?
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Why is following distance important?
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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Drivers must yield to pedestrians ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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What should you do when entering a freeway from an acceleration lane?
Alabama Driver Manual
When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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You should never ____ at a railroad crossing.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about freeway merging is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
When parking facing downhill on a Tennessee street next to a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
TN Driver Handbook — Parking
What should you do when signal before?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before making a left turn?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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What should you do when not park?
Alabama Driver Manual
When should you cancel your turn signal?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about stopping in intersections is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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A motorcycle is entitled to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What should you do when approaching slow-moving farm equipment or other slow vehicles?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about emergency scenes is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Safe driving requires sharing the road with ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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What does it mean to 'share the road with motorcycles'?
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Which of the following is true about sharing the road with cyclists?
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