How to Get Your Tennessee Learner’s Permit

Most people think one or two quizzes is enough - then the DMV knowledge exam surprises them. On Driving-Tests.org, every question is based on the official Tennessee Driver’s Manual and written in real exam style: tricky wording, double-negatives, and the same pitfalls people miss at the counter.
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How to study (step by step)

  1. Take a Diagnostic

    Start with a quick level check.

  2. Do 2–3 practice tests

    Our Tennessee questions match the real exam — tricky wording and look-alike answers included.

  3. Review mistakes

    Use the Challenge Bank to fix only what you missed.

Stay consistent

10 minutes a day — progress saved automatically.

What to expect

Your state page shows the exact passing score and question count for Tennessee.

Study habit

Tap Start Free Practice Test and get ready for the real exam.

TN DMV permit test - what to expect

The Tennessee permit test has 30 questions. You must get 24 correct (80%) to pass.

30 questions 24 to pass (80%)
  • 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.

Real drivers who have already passed with us in Tennessee

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This was very useful practice for my TN permit test!
I actually did the not so recommended method of studying the weekend before my Monday exam instead of the typical 1-2 weeks. Honestly I was confident that I would pass even with the crunch time, but I will say I can memorize things somewhat quickly. For any TN permit takers out there if you use this service in combination with the short online practice exam on the gov website then you're very likely to pass no sweat.
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3-4 days study and Still PASSED!
The content is really good. You are supposed to at least study one week before the test to really absorb all the information. I just studied for 3-4 days and I still passed the knowledge test on my first try. The way you learn is really easy and all the information available should be enough for you to pass if you study everything. I would recommend giving you a week to study, but I’m a tryhard and a hard procrastinator, that’s why I just studied the Whole content in 3 days lol. I would completely recommend.
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