TN DMV Study Guide 2026

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TN DMV exam key facts

  • The Tennessee online Class D knowledge test consists of 30 questions. Source
  • Applicants have 60 minutes to complete the Tennessee online Class D knowledge test. Source
  • A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the Tennessee online Class D knowledge test. Source
  • A Tennessee learner permit (PD) is valid for 1 year. Source
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📋 TN DMV Exam Format at a Glance

30
Questions
60 min
Time Limit
80.00%
Passing Score

📚 TN DMV Topics to Study (21)

✍️ Sample TN DMV Questions & Answers

1. How should you react when a large truck is merging onto the highway near you?
✓ Adjust your speed or change lanes to create space for the truck

Large trucks have limited maneuverability; adjusting your speed or changing lanes to allow them space is the safest action even if you have the right of way.

2. What must a new Tennessee vehicle owner do within 30 days of purchase?
✓ Register the vehicle and title it in Tennessee

New vehicle owners in Tennessee must register and title their vehicle at the county clerk's office within 30 days of purchase.

3. What is required during the Tennessee Intermediate Restricted License phase?
✓ No driving between 11 PM and 6 AM without a licensed adult

Tennessee Intermediate license holders may not drive between 11 PM and 6 AM unless accompanied by a licensed adult aged 21 or older.

4. How long must a Tennessee teen hold a Learner Permit before applying for an Intermediate Restricted License?
✓ At least 180 days

Tennessee requires permit holders to wait at least 180 days (6 months) before upgrading to an Intermediate Restricted License.

5. Lane splitting — riding a motorcycle between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is:
✓ Illegal in Tennessee

Lane splitting is not legal in Tennessee; motorcycles must follow the same lane discipline rules as other vehicles.

6. When making a right turn at a red light in Tennessee (where permitted), you must first:
✓ Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic

Before turning right on red, you must come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and cross traffic.

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  1. tn.gov — Fees, renewal, score validity, test delivery, eligibility, exam format, passing score, time limit · verified Oct 2026