by Dr. Radut

How to Obtain a Driver License in Tennessee : Free Practice Test

To get a driver's license in Tennessee, you must be at least 16 years old and have a valid learner's permit. To obtain a learner's permit, you must pass a written knowledge test, which covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.

To get a learner's permit, you will need to visit a Tennessee Department of Safety (DOS) Driver Services Center and bring the following documents:

  • Proof of identity (e.g. birth certificate, passport, etc.)
  • Proof of Tennessee residency (e.g. utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
  • Proof of legal presence (e.g. birth certificate, passport, etc.)
  • Social Security card or other proof of your Social Security number
  • Payment for the permit fee (currently $5.50)

Once you have a learner's permit, you can start practicing driving with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has at least one year of driving experience. You must hold your learner's permit for at least 180 days before you are eligible to take the road skills test and get your driver's license.

To schedule the road skills test, you will need to visit a Driver Services Center and bring the following documents:

  • Your learner's permit
  • A certified copy of your driving record (available from the DOS for $4)
  • Payment for the testing fee (currently $12.50)

If you pass the road skills test, you will be issued a driver's license. You must renew your license every four years and may be required to take a written knowledge test or road skills test in order to renew it.

It is important to note that Tennessee has a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program for drivers under the age of 18. The GDL program has stricter rules and requirements for young drivers, including restrictions on the number of passengers and the times of day when they can drive.

Simple Questions and Answers

Here are the answers to the test questions I provided earlier:

  • What should you do if you are being tailgated?
    • You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to allow the tailgating driver to pass.
  • What is the speed limit in a school zone?
    • The speed limit in a school zone is typically 20 mph.
  • What should you do if you are approaching a railroad crossing and you see a train coming?
    • You should stop at the railroad crossing and not proceed until the train has passed.
  • What should you do if you are driving and you see a pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog?
    • You should stop and yield the right of way to the pedestrian.
  • What should you do if you are driving and you see a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended?
    • You should stop and wait until the bus resumes motion or the red lights are no longer flashing before proceeding.
  • What should you do if you are involved in a minor collision with no injuries and both vehicles are still drivable?
    • You should move your vehicle out of the roadway, if possible, and exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver.
  • What should you do if you are driving and you see a traffic signal that is not working?
    • If the traffic signal is not working, you should treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
  • What should you do if you are driving and you see a yield sign?
    • You should slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary, in order to allow other vehicles or pedestrians to proceed.
  • What should you do if you are driving and you see a flashing red traffic signal?
    • You should come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe to do so.
  • What should you do if you are driving and you see a stop sign?
    • You should come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe to do so.