Tennessee: Points, suspension and crash reports — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “For a person under 18, dropping out of school is defined as how many unexcused absences in a semester?” · “Under the Non-Resident Violator Compact, what must you do about a traffic citation, regardless of where you receive it?”
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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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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)