Tennessee: Points, suspension and crash reports — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “To get a restricted license after a suspension for frequent traffic violations, an adult applies to which office?” · “Besides the court order copies, which test must a minor pass to get a juvenile restricted license?”
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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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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)