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Free TN CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Exam 2025

Average pass rate for CDL tests in Tennessee: 62%.
Average pass rate for this test: 68%.
Moderate
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>21%
80-89=>36%
70-79=>26%
60-69=>8%
<60%=>10%
Avg. first-try score: 80%

Tennessee could not be one of America’s most vital logistics, multimodal, and transportation hubs without its extensive network of highways and other roads. These roads connect key transportation facilities such as the Port of Memphis, FedEx’s global headquarters and largest distribution hub, and Memphis International Airport (home to FedEx’s global air hub). However, this dependence on roads has led to heavy traffic (especially truck traffic) and frequent urban congestion on such roads as Interstates 24, 40, 65, and 75, which increase the likelihood of accidents. I-24 poses additional accident risks due to having some of the steepest grades in the entire Interstate Highway System. Meanwhile, winding sections, sharp curves, and steep grades add to the accident risk on I-40. To assure yourself that your vehicle can handle such challenging conditions safely, conduct a comprehensive pre-trip inspection of your vehicle before your first trip of the day.

Before you can apply for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) to practice operating CMVs under supervision. A key requirement for a CLP is to pass the official General Knowledge test on general driving theory. Your test will likely contain questions on pre-trip inspections, including identifying problems with your vehicle’s systems and components. All questions on the General Knowledge test are based on the official Tennessee CDL manual (Tennessee CDL Handbook 2025). It discusses pre-trip inspections in detail, including the systems and components you must inspect and the minimum performance criteria for their safe operation. You should study the manual. However, you may not find it easy to absorb and memorize all that information just by reading about it.

Free TN CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Exam 2025
Commercial Driver's License
Based on the official TN CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
67 TN students practicing now
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How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Tennessee tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Tennessee permit test has 20 questions. You must get 16 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Tennessee DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake the next day.
  • Commonly missed: legal blood alcohol limits and DUI rules, lane changes and blind spots.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your TN DMV appointment

About the Tennessee CDL

Our practice tests can help you absorb and memorize all that information through explanations and intensive repetition. This Tennessee CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test, the first of several we offer, will help you master the material on pre-trip inspections in the official CDL manual and correctly answer all the pre-trip inspection questions on the General Knowledge test.

Like the official knowledge test, this practice test is multiple choice. Each question comes with several answer options. You must choose the best or most complete answer. Each question comes with our AI assistant. It can help you learn by supplying hints and answering your own questions about commercial driving theory. If you still miss a question, the AI assistant will immediately let you know and provide an explanation of the correct answer.

After you get your CDL, thoroughly inspect your vehicle every day that you drive it. It’s an essential part of keeping you and other road users safe.

More TN CDL test resources

  1. Pre-Trip Inspection Test 1 (you are here)
  2. Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Simulator

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