Tennessee: Points, suspension and crash reports
The Tennessee points chart, the Driver Improvement Program, reasons a license is suspended or revoked, and reporting a crash. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Points, suspension and crash reports — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Driving while your license is revoked, canceled, or suspended is what kind of offense?”
StartPoints, suspension and crash reports — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “For a person under 18, dropping out of school is defined as how many unexcused absences in a semester?”
StartPoints, suspension and crash reports — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “To get a restricted license after a suspension for frequent traffic violations, an adult applies to which office?”
StartPoints, suspension and crash reports — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for careless or negligent driving?”
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Driving while your license is revoked, canceled, or suspended is what kind of offense?
- A class A misdemeanor
- A class C misdemeanor
- A class D misdemeanor
- A class B misdemeanor
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Correct answer: A class B misdemeanor
Tennessee classifies driving while revoked, canceled, or suspended as a class B misdemeanor.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the penalty for driving while revoked, canceled, or suspended?
- A fine up to $250 and/or 30 days in jail
- A fine up to $500 and/or three months in jail
- A fine up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail
- A fine up to $2,000 and/or one year in jail
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Correct answer: A fine up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail
The penalty for this class B misdemeanor is a fine up to one thousand dollars and/or six months in jail.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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A learner permit holder has driving offenses adding up to 6 or more points. What must the driver do?
- Surrender the permit and wait one full year to reapply
- Take a new road test immediately and then apply again
- Keep it until the record has less than 6 points for 180 days in a row
- Pay a fine and move on to the next level at once without delay
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Correct answer: Keep it until the record has less than 6 points for 180 days in a row
The permit must be held until the record has less than 6 points for a full 180 consecutive days.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which of these makes a teen ineligible for the Intermediate Unrestricted License for an additional 90 days beyond the minimum one year?
- A conviction for a first seatbelt violation
- A conviction for a second seatbelt violation
- A single parking ticket
- Carrying one passenger
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Correct answer: A conviction for a second seatbelt violation
A second seatbelt conviction adds 90 days, as does contributing to a crash.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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An Intermediate Restricted driver gets a second moving violation. What must be done before receiving the Intermediate Unrestricted license?
- Pay a reinstatement fee at the Driver Service Center
- Hold the license for two more years
- Complete an approved Driver Education class
- Retake the knowledge test
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Correct answer: Complete an approved Driver Education class
A second moving violation requires completing an approved Driver Education class.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What happens to an Intermediate Restricted holder convicted of having a forged or fraudulent permission letter?
- It is revoked; only a learner permit is reissued until age 18
- It is suspended for 90 days and then returned in full
- The driver pays a fine and keeps the license
- Driving privileges are lost until the driver turns 21
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Correct answer: It is revoked; only a learner permit is reissued until age 18
A conviction for a forged letter revokes the Intermediate Restricted License and only a learner permit is reissued until the driver is 18.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What happens to an Intermediate Restricted holder who contributes to the occurrence of a fatal accident?
- It is revoked; only a learner permit is reissued until age 18
- Ninety days are added to the one-year minimum for the license
- An approved Driver Education class is required
- The driver is dropped back for 90 days
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Correct answer: It is revoked; only a learner permit is reissued until age 18
Contributing to a fatal accident revokes the Intermediate Restricted license and a learner permit is reissued until 18.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A teen got a 2nd moving violation while holding an Intermediate Restricted license, but the court’s notice arrived after the Intermediate Unrestricted license was issued. What happens?
- Given only a learner permit for one full year
- Nothing happens, because the new license was already issued
- Dropped back to Intermediate Restricted for 90 days
- Driving privileges are lost until age 21
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Correct answer: Dropped back to Intermediate Restricted for 90 days
The penalties still apply, and the teen is dropped back to Intermediate Restricted for 90 days.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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How many points go on a minor's driving record for a cell phone conviction?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The consequences of conviction include 6 points on the minor's driving record.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A cell phone conviction delays eligibility for the Intermediate Restricted Driver License by how long?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
The consequences include a 90 day delay in eligibility for the Intermediate Restricted license.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What does Tennessee law require of a motor vehicle that transports litter or any material likely to fall or be blown onto the highway?
- It must be tied down with at least two ropes
- It must travel only in the right lane at all times
- It must be enclosed or fully covered by a tarpaulin
- It must display a red flag on the back of the load
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Correct answer: It must be enclosed or fully covered by a tarpaulin
Loads that could fall or blow onto the road must be in an enclosed space or fully covered with a tarpaulin.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What is the range of fines for littering in Tennessee, depending on the amount of litter?
- From $50 up to $3,000
- From $10 up to $500
- From $100 up to $1,000
- From $250 up to $5,000
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Correct answer: From $50 up to $3,000
The manual states that littering fines start at $50 and can reach $3,000 depending on the amount of litter.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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A person convicted of littering is required to spend up to how many hours of public service removing litter?
- 8 hours
- 24 hours
- 40 hours
- 100 hours
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Correct answer: 40 hours
Up to 40 hours of public service removing litter is required, and the court may add up to 8 hours at a waste recycling center.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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How many points are automatically added to your driving record for exceeding a school zone speed limit?
- Two
- Four
- Eight
- Six
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Correct answer: Six
The penalty includes an automatic six points, which automatically results in an advisory letter being sent.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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Within 12 months, how many reckless driving violations are listed as a reason a Tennessee license may be revoked or suspended?
- One
- Three
- Five
- Two
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Correct answer: Two
The manual lists two reckless driving violations within 12 months among the reasons for revocation or suspension.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What can happen to your Tennessee license if you drive away from a gas station without paying for the fuel?
- Nothing, because it is only a civil matter
- It may be revoked or suspended
- Only a warning letter is mailed
- Only your vehicle registration is affected
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Correct answer: It may be revoked or suspended
Driving away from a gas station without paying for gas or diesel fuel is listed as a reason a license may be revoked or suspended.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which of these is listed as a reason a Tennessee driver license may be revoked or suspended?
- Keeping a first-aid kit in the vehicle
- Parking in a no-parking zone near an intersection
- Parking in a marked space at a store
- Failure to comply with child support requirements
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Correct answer: Failure to comply with child support requirements
Failure to comply with child support requirements is on the manual's list of reasons for revocation or suspension.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which of these is listed as a reason a Tennessee driver license may be revoked or suspended?
- Drag racing
- Washing your vehicle at a car wash
- Stopping to let a pedestrian cross
- Using a turn signal too early
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Correct answer: Drag racing
Drag racing is on the manual's list of reasons a license may be revoked or suspended.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which of these is listed as a reason a Tennessee driver license may be revoked or suspended?
- Carrying a spare tire in the trunk of the car
- Renewing your license a week before it expires
- Allowing another person to use your license
- Driving a vehicle with a loud radio playing
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Correct answer: Allowing another person to use your license
Allowing unlawful use of a license, including letting another individual use your license or identification, is listed as a reason for revocation or suspension.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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For a person under 18, dropping out of school is defined as how many unexcused absences in a semester?
- 3 consecutive days or 8 total days
- 5 consecutive days or 10 total days
- 15 consecutive days or 25 total days
- 10 consecutive days or 15 total days
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Correct answer: 10 consecutive days or 15 total days
The manual defines dropping out as 10 consecutive or 15 total days of unexcused absences in a semester, which can cost a person under 18 the driving privilege.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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For a person under 18, satisfactory progress in school generally means passing how many subjects per grading period?
- Three subjects
- One subject
- Two subjects
- Five subjects
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Correct answer: Three subjects
The manual says satisfactory progress, in general, means passing three subjects per grading period; failing to do so can cost a person under 18 the driving privilege.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A person under 18 may lose driving privileges for possessing or carrying what on school property?
- Tobacco products
- Cell phones
- Weapons
- Skateboards
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Correct answer: Weapons
Possession or carrying weapons on school property is listed as a reason a person under 18 may lose driving privileges.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Within how many days must a suspended or revoked driver license be turned in to the Department of Safety?
- 5 days
- 20 days
- 10 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 20 days
A suspended or revoked license must be turned in within 20 days of the suspension or revocation.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Where can you turn in a suspended or revoked license, besides mailing it to the Department?
- Any county courthouse clerk or circuit court office
- Any local election commission or voter registration office
- Any insurance agent or vehicle registration office
- Any Highway Patrol office or Driver License Service Center
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Correct answer: Any Highway Patrol office or Driver License Service Center
A Highway Patrol office or a Driver License Service Center can take the license and make sure you get credit for returning it.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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How much are you fined for failing to surrender a suspended or revoked license, in addition to any other fines and costs you owe?
- $75
- $25
- $50
- $150
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Correct answer: $75
Failure to surrender the license brings a $75 fine on top of other fines and costs.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Before a license is suspended, revoked or canceled, how does the department notify the licensee of the proposed action?
- By telephone call
- By a visit from a Highway Patrol officer
- In writing
- By a notice posted at the Driver Service Center
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Correct answer: In writing
The department notifies the licensee in writing of the proposed suspension, revocation or cancellation.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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The department gives you an opportunity for a hearing before your license is suspended, revoked or canceled, except in cases of:
- First offenses by adult drivers
- Final judgments and convictions
- Drivers over the age of 65
- Licenses issued in other states
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Correct answer: Final judgments and convictions
The hearing opportunity before action does not apply to final judgments and convictions.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Under the Non-Resident Violator Compact, what must you do about a traffic citation, regardless of where you receive it?
- Appear in court or meet the court's other requirement
- Pay it only if it was issued inside Tennessee
- Wait for a second notice before responding to it
- Ignore it if you do not plan to return there
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Correct answer: Appear in court or meet the court's other requirement
The compact requires you to appear in court or satisfy whatever the court requires, whether the citation was issued in Tennessee or another member state.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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What happens to your driving privileges if you ignore a traffic citation issued in another Non-Resident Violator Compact state?
- Nothing, because the citation is out of state
- Only your vehicle registration is held
- They will be suspended, revoked or canceled
- You receive an advisory letter only
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Correct answer: They will be suspended, revoked or canceled
Ignoring a citation from Tennessee or another member state leads to suspension, revocation or cancellation of your driving privileges.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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A suspension, revocation or cancellation for an ignored citation stays in effect until:
- Thirty days have passed since the citation
- The court reports it resolved and fees are paid
- You attend a defensive driving course
- You pass a new knowledge test and road test
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Correct answer: The court reports it resolved and fees are paid
The action remains in effect until the court notifies the Tennessee Department that the citation was properly disposed of and the proper fees are paid.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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An adult driver (age 18 or older) who accumulates how many points within a 12-month period receives a notice of proposed suspension?
- 6 or more
- 8 or more
- 15 or more
- 12 or more
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Correct answer: 12 or more
Adults with 12 or more points within 12 months receive a notice of proposed suspension.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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An advisory letter is mailed to an adult licensee who has how many points within any 12 months?
- 6 to 11 points
- 1 to 5 points
- 12 to 15 points
- 3 to 8 points
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Correct answer: 6 to 11 points
Adults with 6 to 11 points in 12 months get an advisory letter warning them of possible loss of driving privileges.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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A juvenile driver (under 18) who accumulates how many points within a 12-month period receives a notice of proposed suspension?
- 3 or more
- 9 or more
- 6 or more
- 12 or more
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Correct answer: 6 or more
Juvenile drivers with 6 or more points within 12 months receive a notice of proposed suspension.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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An advisory letter is mailed to a juvenile licensee who has how many points within any 12 months?
- 6 to 11 points
- 1 to 5 points
- 7 to 9 points
- 10 to 12 points
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Correct answer: 1 to 5 points
Juveniles with 1 to 5 points in 12 months get an advisory letter.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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Why might a driver choose to attend a Defensive Driving Course?
- To remove all points from the record at once
- To get a restricted license after a DUI
- To skip the knowledge test at renewal
- To avoid license suspension or shorten it
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Correct answer: To avoid license suspension or shorten it
The manual says drivers may attend a Defensive Driving Course to avoid suspension or to reduce the period of suspension.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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How often is the Defensive Driving Course option available to a driver?
- Once in any five-year period
- Once a year
- Twice in any five-year period
- Once in any ten-year period
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Correct answer: Once in any five-year period
The course option can be used only once in any five-year period.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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What can happen if you drive while your license is suspended?
- Only a warning letter is mailed to your address
- The suspension is extended and prosecution is possible
- Your points are reset to zero after 30 days
- You must only repeat the knowledge test again
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Correct answer: The suspension is extended and prosecution is possible
Driving while suspended extends the suspension period and could also lead to criminal prosecution.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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A driver whose license is suspended or revoked may apply for a restricted license when the driver depends on driving to:
- Take vacation trips with your family
- Visit friends and relatives often
- Shop for groceries and household goods
- Make a living or continue schooling
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Correct answer: Make a living or continue schooling
A restricted license is available to a suspended or revoked driver who depends on driving to make a living or to continue schooling.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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A restricted driver license allows the driver to drive:
- Only for specific purposes stated when it is issued
- Only during daylight hours for any purpose
- Only within the home county for any purpose
- Only on interstate highways
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Correct answer: Only for specific purposes stated when it is issued
The restricted license permits driving for very specific purposes stated when it is issued.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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To get a restricted license after a suspension for frequent traffic violations, an adult applies to which office?
- The county clerk in your home county seat
- The nearest local Highway Patrol office only
- The Driver Improvement Section of the Department
- The trial judge in any county court
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Correct answer: The Driver Improvement Section of the Department
An adult suspended for frequent violations applies to the Driver Improvement Section of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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Which proof must an applicant for a Driver Improvement restricted license present?
- A medical report from a doctor
- Proof of SR-22 insurance
- A school attendance certificate
- A letter from an employer
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Correct answer: Proof of SR-22 insurance
The applicant submits an approval letter, presents proof of SR-22 insurance, and passes appropriate tests.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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A person whose license was suspended for driving away from the gasoline pump without paying for fuel may apply to whom for a restricted license?
- The Driver Improvement Section
- The county sheriff
- The insurance commissioner
- The trial judge
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Correct answer: The trial judge
For Implied Consent, Drag Racing or Gas Drive-Off suspensions, the person applies to the trial judge for a restricted license.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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A minor who loses a license because of drug- or alcohol-related charges may apply to the trial judge for a restricted license to drive to and from:
- The educational institution or work
- Any place within the home county
- Friends' homes and recreation areas
- Religious services and shopping only
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Correct answer: The educational institution or work
The juvenile restricted license allows driving to and from the educational institution or to and from work.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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Besides the court order copies, which test must a minor pass to get a juvenile restricted license?
- The road test
- The knowledge test
- The vision test
- The hearing test
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Correct answer: The vision test
The juvenile applicant brings two copies of the court order and passes the vision test.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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A certified court order for a person who failed to satisfy a citation allows the person to drive:
- To and from work and school
- To and from work only
- Anywhere during daytime
- Only to the courthouse
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Correct answer: To and from work only
The order for failure to satisfy a citation allows driving to and from work only.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)
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What may happen if you fail to report a crash that must be reported?
- Only a written warning is mailed to your home
- Your license plate must be a different color
- You must retake the road test and vision test
- Driving and registration privileges may be suspended
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Correct answer: Driving and registration privileges may be suspended
Failure to report a crash may result in suspension of driving and registration privileges.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 1 through 5 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone)?
- 7 points
- 3 points
- 1 point
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 1 through 5 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone) carries 1 point.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 6 through 15 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone)?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 6 through 15 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone) carries 3 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 16 through 25 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone)?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 16 through 25 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone) carries 4 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 26 through 35 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone)?
- 5 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 26 through 35 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone) carries 5 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 36 through 45 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone)?
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
- 7 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 36 through 45 m.p.h. over the speed zone (not in a construction zone) carries 6 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 46 m.p.h. or more over the speed zone (not in a construction zone)?
- 5 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
- 7 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 46 m.p.h. or more over the speed zone (not in a construction zone) carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 1 through 5 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone?
- 7 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 1 through 5 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone carries 2 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 16 through 25 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone?
- 5 points
- 3 points
- 7 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 16 through 25 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone carries 5 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 26 through 35 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone?
- 4 points
- 7 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 26 through 35 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone carries 6 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for driving 36 through 45 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone?
- 5 points
- 8 points
- 2 points
- 7 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, driving 36 through 45 m.p.h. over the speed limit in a construction zone carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for reckless driving?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
On the Tennessee points chart, reckless driving carries 6 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for careless or negligent driving?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
On the Tennessee points chart, careless or negligent driving carries 4 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for improper passing?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
On the Tennessee points chart, improper passing carries 4 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for following improperly?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
On the Tennessee points chart, following improperly carries 3 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for failing to yield right of way?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
On the Tennessee points chart, failing to yield right of way carries 4 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicles?
- 6 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
On the Tennessee points chart, failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicles carries 6 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for passing a stopped school, church or youth bus that is taking on or discharging passengers?
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, passing a stopped school, church or youth bus that is taking on or discharging passengers carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for failure to stop at a railroad crossing?
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, failure to stop at a railroad crossing carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for leaving the scene of a crash (no revocation action)?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
On the Tennessee points chart, leaving the scene of a crash (no revocation action) carries 5 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for failure to report a crash?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
On the Tennessee points chart, failure to report a crash carries 4 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for operating without a driver license in possession?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
On the Tennessee points chart, operating without a driver license in possession carries 2 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for fleeing a law enforcement officer (misdemeanor)?
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, fleeing a law enforcement officer (misdemeanor) carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for child endangerment?
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, child endangerment carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for operating a vehicle while using a cell phone when under 18?
- 6 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
On the Tennessee points chart, operating a vehicle while using a cell phone when under 18 carries 6 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for violating driver license restrictions by operating contrary to the conditions on the license?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
On the Tennessee points chart, violating driver license restrictions by operating contrary to the conditions on the license carries 6 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for making an improper turn?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
On the Tennessee points chart, making an improper turn carries 3 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for contributing to a crash that results in property damage?
- 1 point
- 7 points
- 6 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
On the Tennessee points chart, contributing to a crash that results in property damage carries 3 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for contributing to a crash that results in bodily injury?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 7 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
On the Tennessee points chart, contributing to a crash that results in bodily injury carries 4 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the points chart, how many points are assigned for contributing to a crash that results in the death of another person?
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
On the Tennessee points chart, contributing to a crash that results in the death of another person carries 8 points.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)