Tennessee: Points, suspension and crash reports — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Driving while your license is revoked, canceled, or suspended is what kind of offense?” · “How many points go on a minor's driving record for a cell phone conviction?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual" (March 2025 printing), Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
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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)