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Tennessee DMV Written Permit Test Questions & Answers (Test #5) 2026

Avg. pass rate on our TN tests: 45%.
Average pass rate for this test: 67%.
Easy
7 min
87% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>11%
80-89=>54%
70-79=>22%
60-69=>13%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 87%

Tennessee ranks 3rd nationally for highway performance and condition, with 61% of major roads rated in good condition. Therefore, driving in the Volunteer State can be a relaxing experience, especially outside busy cities like Nashville and Memphis. However, you must remain focused at all times. Sooner or later, you’ll encounter challenges on the road. They can easily be handled by applying driving theory learned from the official Tennessee comprehensive driver license manual (Tennessee DMV Handbook (TN Driver's Manual) 2026).

Aspiring drivers under 18 must progress through the graduated driver license program (GDL), starting with the vision and knowledge tests. You’ll also need signed parental consent, proof of school attendance, and the necessary identification documents. Adults follow a simplified process, requiring only a vision screening, a passing score of 80% or higher on a 30-question knowledge exam, and providing the required documents when submitting an application. The road skills exam is also necessary for teenagers going through the GDL program and adult first-time drivers.

Tennessee DMV Written Permit Test Questions & Answers (Test #5) 2026
TN DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 TN Driver Handbook
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About the Tennessee learner permit

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