Tennessee: Licensing basics

Tennessee’s Learner Permit, Intermediate Restricted and Unrestricted licenses, Class D, new residents, documents, the vision screening, knowledge and road tests, and renewal. Split into 16 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.

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Licensing basics — License Classes and the For-Hire Endorsement

Questions in this part include: “Which vehicle weighing under 26,000 pounds can NOT be operated with a Class D license?”

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Licensing basics — Learner Permit, Hardship and ID-Only Licenses

Questions in this part include: “What is the minimum age to obtain a Class PD license?”

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Licensing basics — Who Needs a License and Temporary Licenses

Questions in this part include: “If you do not have your license with you while driving, what range of fine may you receive?”

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Licensing basics — Donor, Veteran, Voter, IDP and Offender Rules

Questions in this part include: “How do you sign up to be an organ and tissue donor on your license or state ID?”

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Licensing basics — Proof of Identity and Legal Presence

Questions in this part include: “What kind of documents will the Driver License Examiner accept as proof of your full legal name and date of birth?”

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Licensing basics — Name Changes, Residency and Social Security

Questions in this part include: “What does the manual say about name changes sent in through the mail?”

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Licensing basics — Renewals, Military Licenses and Duplicates

Questions in this part include: “When do permits normally expire?”

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Licensing basics — New and Returning Residents

Questions in this part include: “You moved to Tennessee from another state. Your valid driver license from your former state can be used to prove what?”

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Licensing basics — Graduated Driver License Program Steps

Questions in this part include: “Which of these drivers is NOT required to take part in the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program?”

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Licensing basics — Intermediate Restricted Rules and Driving Log

Questions in this part include: “What license class do both levels of the Intermediate License show?”

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Licensing basics — Additional Documentation for Minors

Questions in this part include: “How recently must the school attendance proof for an applicant under 18 be signed and dated?”

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Licensing basics — Required Tests, Vision and Appointments

Questions in this part include: “Which three parts make up a Tennessee driver license examination?”

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Licensing basics — Knowledge Test, Retakes and Cheating

Questions in this part include: “If you fail a driver license test, when may you take that same test again?”

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Licensing basics — The Road Test: Rules, Scoring and Failure

Questions in this part include: “Who must provide the vehicle used for the road test?”

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Licensing basics — Driving Responsibilities, Records and Address

Questions in this part include: “Within how many days must you notify the Department of Safety when your residence address changes?”

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Licensing basics — Teaching a New Driver

Questions in this part include: “What does the manual say is the most important thing you can do when trying to teach someone how to drive?”

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A new resident with a valid out-of-state license must apply for a Tennessee license if they live in Tennessee longer than how long?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days

A person who moves to Tennessee with a valid license from another state or country must apply for a Tennessee license once they live in the state longer than 30 days.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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Which of these, by itself, requires a person who has just moved to Tennessee with a valid out-of-state license to apply for a Tennessee license?
- Owning a home in another state
- Having a vehicle registered in another state
- Working in Tennessee
- Holding the out-of-state license for under a year
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Correct answer: Working in Tennessee

Working in Tennessee is one of the listed reasons that requires a newcomer with a valid license from elsewhere to apply for a Tennessee license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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A person who moves to Tennessee with a valid license must apply for a Tennessee license if they would otherwise qualify as what?
- A Tennessee property taxpayer
- A registered Tennessee voter
- A Tennessee vehicle owner
- A Tennessee full-time student
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Correct answer: A registered Tennessee voter

Qualifying as a registered Tennessee voter is one of the conditions that requires a newcomer to apply for a Tennessee license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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Which vehicle weighing under 26,000 pounds can NOT be operated with a Class D license?
- A regular passenger vehicle
- A pick-up truck
- A vehicle used as a school bus
- A van used for private transportation
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Correct answer: A vehicle used as a school bus

A vehicle under 26,000 pounds that carries hazardous materials, seats sixteen or more people, or is used as a school bus needs a Class C license instead of Class D.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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A vehicle under 26,000 pounds that is designed to seat at least how many people, including the driver, can no longer be operated with a Class D license?
- 16
- 8
- 10
- 12
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Correct answer: 16

Transporting sixteen or more passengers, including the driver, requires a Class C license rather than Class D.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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What is the minimum age to qualify for a Class D license?
- 15 years
- 17 years
- 14 years
- 16 years
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Correct answer: 16 years

To qualify for a Class D license you must be at least 16 years old.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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Which tests must you pass to qualify for a Class D license?
- A hearing screening, a knowledge test, and a driving test
- A vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving test
- A vision screening, a driving test, and a written essay
- A vision screening and a driving test, with no knowledge test
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Correct answer: A vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving test

A Class D applicant must pass a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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What must a Class D applicant under age 18 meet in addition to the standard requirements?
- A requirement to hold a Class H license for one year first
- Special qualifications for the Intermediate Class D license
- A longer vision screening than adult applicants must take
- A requirement to hold a commercial license beforehand
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Correct answer: Special qualifications for the Intermediate Class D license

Applicants under 18 must meet the special qualifications for the Intermediate Class D license under the Graduated Driver License Program.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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What must be added to the Class D license of a person whose main job is to drive or transport people or property in a Class D vehicle?
- A Hazardous Materials endorsement
- A School Bus endorsement
- A Class M restriction
- A For-Hire endorsement
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Correct answer: A For-Hire endorsement

If a person's main job is driving or transporting people or property in a Class D vehicle, a For Hire endorsement must be added to the Class D license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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Which person's job requires the For-Hire endorsement?
- A taxi or shuttle service driver
- A plumber who drives to job sites
- A meter reader who drives a route
- An engineer who drives to work sites
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Correct answer: A taxi or shuttle service driver

Taxi and shuttle drivers, ambulance drivers, couriers and delivery drivers need the endorsement because driving is their main job. Plumbers, meter readers and engineers drive only in the course of other work.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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Why might an employer require a driver to get the For-Hire endorsement even when the law does not?
- For tax or payroll requirements
- For vehicle registration requirements
- For insurance or safety requirements
- For parking permit requirements
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Correct answer: For insurance or safety requirements

The manual says an employer may require the endorsement for insurance or safety requirements even if the law does not.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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What is the usual minimum age to apply for the For-Hire endorsement, unless the vehicle belongs to the applicant's family business?
- 18 years
- 17 years
- 19 years
- 21 years
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Correct answer: 18 years

For-Hire applicants must generally be at least 18, with a lower age allowed only for a family business's own deliveries.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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At what age can a person apply for the For-Hire endorsement to make deliveries exclusively for the family business that owns the vehicle?
- 14 years
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 17 years
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Correct answer: 16 years

The For-Hire age drops to 16 when the vehicle is owned by the applicant's family business and used exclusively for that business's deliveries.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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How much unrestricted driving experience must an applicant for the For-Hire endorsement have?
- 6 months
- 2 years
- 1 year
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 2 years

Applicants for the For-Hire endorsement need 2 years of unrestricted driving experience.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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The knowledge test for the For-Hire endorsement uses information from which part of the manual?
- Section A
- Section C
- The Motorcycle Operator Manual
- Section B
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Correct answer: Section B

The For-Hire knowledge test is designed specifically for the endorsement but draws on Section B of the manual.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)

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What does the abbreviation GVWR stand for in the license class descriptions?
- Gross Vehicle Width Rating
- General Vehicle Weight Requirement
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- Gross Variable Weight Range
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Correct answer: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

GVWR is the manual's abbreviation for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, one of the measures used to decide the class of license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)

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What does the abbreviation GCWR stand for in the license class descriptions?
- Gross Combination Weight Rating
- Gross Commercial Weight Requirement
- General Cargo Weight Rating
- Gross Capacity Weight Range
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Correct answer: Gross Combination Weight Rating

GCWR is the manual's abbreviation for Gross Combination Weight Rating, the weight rating used for combination vehicles.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)

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A Class P license is issued as what?
- A hardship license for drivers aged 14 to 16
- A license for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles
- A license for passenger vehicles not used commercially
- An instructional permit for a Class A, B, C, D, and M license
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Correct answer: An instructional permit for a Class A, B, C, D, and M license

Class P is the instructional (learner) permit class, issued for Class A, B, C, D and M licenses, with restrictions depending on the class.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)

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Which license is required for a driver who wants to operate both a motorcycle and a Class D vehicle?
- Class XD
- Class DM
- Class PD
- Class AM
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Correct answer: Class DM

A Class M license can be issued along with another primary class, so a driver who wants a motorcycle and a Class D vehicle needs a Class DM license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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Which type of vehicle can NOT be used for the road test?
- An “off-road” motor vehicle
- A regular pick-up truck
- A regular passenger car
- A van used by a family
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Correct answer: An “off-road” motor vehicle

The manual states that “off-road” motor vehicles cannot be used for the road test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A person holds a valid Class A, B, or C commercial license. What does the manual say about driving a Class D vehicle?
- A separate Class D license is also required
- A For-Hire endorsement is also required
- The license is also valid for a Class D vehicle
- A Class PD license is also required
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Correct answer: The license is also valid for a Class D vehicle

A valid commercial license (Class A, B, or C) is also valid for operating a Class D vehicle, so no separate Class D license is needed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A commercial driver also wants to operate a motorcycle. What license would be needed?
- A Class M license
- A Class H license
- A Class XD license
- No additional license
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Correct answer: A Class M license

A commercial license does not cover motorcycles, so a Class M license is needed as well.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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What is the minimum age to obtain a Class PD license?
- 14 years
- 16 years
- 15 years
- 17 years
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Correct answer: 15 years

To obtain a Class PD learner permit you must have reached the age of 15.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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Which tests must you pass to obtain a Class PD license?
- The road skills test and the vision screening for a Class D license
- The written knowledge test and vision screening for a Class D license
- The written knowledge test and the road skills test for a Class D license
- Only the vision screening for a Class D license, with no other test
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Correct answer: The written knowledge test and vision screening for a Class D license

The Class PD permit requires passing the written knowledge test and the vision screening for a Class D license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A driver with a Class PD license may operate an automobile only when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least how old?
- 18 years old
- 19 years old
- 25 years old
- 21 years old
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Correct answer: 21 years old

A Class PD driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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Where must the licensed driver accompanying a Class PD driver sit?
- In the rear seat
- In any seat in the vehicle
- In the seat beside the driver
- In the seat behind the driver
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Correct answer: In the seat beside the driver

The accompanying licensed driver must be sitting in the seat beside the Class PD driver.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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What is required to exchange a Class PD license for a Class D license?
- A road skills driving test
- A defensive driving course
- A medical examination
- A traffic school class
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Correct answer: A road skills driving test

Exchanging a Class PD for a Class D license requires a road skills driving test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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If you are younger than 18, how long must you have held a valid Class PD before exchanging it for a Class D license?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 180 days

A driver younger than 18 must have held a valid Class PD for 180 days and follow the Graduated Driver License requirements.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A Class PD driver applying for an Intermediate Class D license does not need to repeat the knowledge test unless the permit expired more than how long before the driving skills test?
- 30 days
- 12 months
- 3 months
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 12 months

The knowledge test does not have to be repeated unless the permit expired more than 12 months before the driving skills test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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What is the youngest age at which a hardship license (Class H) may be issued?
- 12 years old
- 14 years old
- 13 years old
- 15 years old
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Correct answer: 14 years old

A Class H hardship license may be issued to a minor who is 14 years old.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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In what circumstances is a hardship (Class H) license issued?
- When a minor completes a driver training course
- When a minor has a part-time job
- When a minor's parent holds a commercial license
- In cases of family hardship, limited to specific needs
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Correct answer: In cases of family hardship, limited to specific needs

A Class H license is only issued in cases of family hardship and is limited to specific needs.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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Where is proof of hardship mailed when applying for a hardship license?
- To the Driver Services Administrative Office
- To the county election commission
- To the nearest Driver Service Center office
- To the local county clerk
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Correct answer: To the Driver Services Administrative Office

Proof of hardship is mailed with the Hardship License application to the Driver Services Administrative Office, which evaluates each application individually.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A hardship applicant wants to drive a Class M vehicle. What must the applicant take in addition to the Class D knowledge test?
- A second, longer vision screening
- An approved defensive driving course
- The Class M knowledge and driving test
- A hazardous materials knowledge test
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Correct answer: The Class M knowledge and driving test

To drive a Class M vehicle with a hardship license, the applicant must also take the Class M knowledge and driving test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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When is the Class H hardship license valid?
- At any hour of the day, but only on local roads near home
- Only on weekends, holidays and during school vacations
- Only in daylight hours and for travel to authorized locations
- Only on school days, for travel to and from school only
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Correct answer: Only in daylight hours and for travel to authorized locations

A hardship license is valid only for daylight hours and for travel to the locations authorized in the approval letter.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A hardship license holder at least how old gets the same privileges as a Class PD holder when accompanied by the responsible adults listed for the Class PD?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 18 years old
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Correct answer: 15 years old

Hardship drivers who are at least 15 are extended the same privileges as Class PD holders when accompanied by the listed responsible adults.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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At what age does a hardship license expire, regardless of the age at approval?
- 15
- 17
- 18
- 16
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Correct answer: 16

A hardship license expires when the applicant reaches age 16.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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You are approved for a hardship license and it is less than 6 months until your 16th birthday. What must you renew when your hardship license expires?
- A Class H
- A Class M
- A Class PD
- A Class D
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Correct answer: A Class PD

In that case you must renew a Class PD when the hardship license expires and hold the learner permit until you meet the Graduated Driver License requirements.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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A person approved for a hardship license less than 6 months before turning 16 must hold the learner permit until reaching a total of how much driving experience between the two license types?
- 180 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
- 365 days
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Correct answer: 180 days

The learner permit must be held until the driver has a total of 180 days of driving experience between the hardship license and the permit.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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Which statement about an identification-only (“ID Only”) license is true?
- It is valid to operate a motorcycle only
- It is valid to operate a Class D vehicle in daylight
- It is valid to operate a vehicle when accompanied by an adult
- It is not valid to operate any vehicle or motorcycle
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Correct answer: It is not valid to operate any vehicle or motorcycle

The sole purpose of an ID Only license is identification, and it is not valid to operate any vehicle or motorcycle.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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What testing is done for an identification-only (“ID Only”) license?
- Only a vision screening
- No testing is done
- Only a knowledge test
- A knowledge test and a road test
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Correct answer: No testing is done

No testing is done for an ID Only license, but the applicant must meet the same standards for proof of identity and residency as for a driver license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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Identification-only licenses are available to which people?
- Only people who already hold a valid Tennessee driver license
- United States citizens and persons with lawful permanent resident status
- Only people who have passed both a vision screening and a road test
- Only people who are at least 16 years old and attend school
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Correct answer: United States citizens and persons with lawful permanent resident status

ID Only licenses are available to U.S. citizens and persons with lawful permanent resident status.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)

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When an applicant for an identification-only license is under 18, what must a responsible adult do at the time of application?
- Take the knowledge test with the applicant
- Submit a statement from a licensed medical doctor
- Mail proof of hardship to the Department
- Complete a portion of the Minor/Teen-age Affidavit form
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Correct answer: Complete a portion of the Minor/Teen-age Affidavit form

For an applicant under 18, a responsible adult completes a portion of the Minor/Teen-age Affidavit form at the time of application.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Which children may obtain identification-only licenses as a service to Tennessee residents?
- Children, including infants, who meet all documentation requirements
- Only children who are at least 14 years old and attend school
- Only children who are at least 16 years old and live in Tennessee
- Only children of armed forces members who live in Tennessee
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Correct answer: Children, including infants, who meet all documentation requirements

Families with children, including infants, may obtain ID-only licenses for them if the children meet all documentation requirements.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Who may be issued an “Expiring Identification License”?
- Only a person whose driver license is suspended
- Only a person who is under 18 years of age
- Any person not currently holding a valid driver license
- Only a person who holds a valid driver license
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Correct answer: Any person not currently holding a valid driver license

An Expiring Identification License may be issued to any person who does not currently hold a valid driver license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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An identification-license applicant who has never been issued a Social Security number must complete what?
- A signed statement from a licensed medical doctor and a parent
- A Sex Offender Declaration and Supplemental Application
- An affidavit, under penalty of perjury, saying no SSN was ever issued
- A Minor/Teen-age Affidavit signed by a parent
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Correct answer: An affidavit, under penalty of perjury, saying no SSN was ever issued

An applicant without a Social Security number completes an affidavit under penalty of perjury that one was never issued, and provides a certified copy of an accepted document.

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 must an applicant for a permanent identification license submit, in addition to proof of identification?
- A certified statement from the applicant's employer about driving duties
- A certified statement from a doctor that the applicant cannot operate a vehicle
- A certified copy of a court order about the applicant's license
- A certified statement from a school principal about school attendance
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Correct answer: A certified statement from a doctor that the applicant cannot operate a vehicle

A permanent identification license, for a person who is mentally challenged or physically disabled, requires a doctor's certified statement that the applicant cannot operate a vehicle.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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If you do not have your license with you while driving, what range of fine may you receive?
- Not less than $2 and not more than $50
- Not less than $10 and not more than $100
- Not less than $25 and not more than $250
- Not less than $50 and not more than $500
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Correct answer: Not less than $2 and not more than $50

Driving without your license in your possession is punishable by a fine of at least $2 and at most $50.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Not having your driver license in your possession while driving is what kind of offense?
- A Class A misdemeanor
- A Class B misdemeanor
- A Class C misdemeanor
- A Class D misdemeanor
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Correct answer: A Class D misdemeanor

You must have your license with you to show to a law enforcement officer, and failing to is a Class D 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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Which of these people is not required to have a Tennessee driver license?
- A person who is working in Tennessee full time
- An armed forces member driving a military-owned vehicle
- A person who is a registered Tennessee voter
- A person whose Tennessee license has expired
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Correct answer: An armed forces member driving a military-owned vehicle

Armed forces members, including the National Guard, are exempt while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by a branch of the Armed Services.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Which operator is not required to have a Tennessee driver license?
- A courier employed to drive a delivery vehicle all day
- A farm tractor operator moving it temporarily on a highway
- The driver of a pick-up truck
- The driver of a school bus
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Correct answer: A farm tractor operator moving it temporarily on a highway

Operators of road machinery, farm tractors, or other farm equipment temporarily operated or moved on a highway do not need a Tennessee license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Which non-Tennessee residents are not required to have a Tennessee driver license?
- Those who hold only an International Driving Permit from their home country
- Those whose home license has been suspended
- Those with an expired license from their home state
- Those with a valid home-state or home-country license of an equivalent class
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Correct answer: Those with a valid home-state or home-country license of an equivalent class

A nonresident who has a valid home-state or home-country license equivalent to the Tennessee class or type may drive without a Tennessee license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Non-U.S. citizens in managerial or technical positions in Tennessee may operate vehicles with a valid license from another country for how long before they must apply for a Tennessee license?
- 6 months
- 30 days
- 3 months
- 1 year
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Correct answer: 6 months

These employees may drive on their out-of-state or foreign license for 6 months, then must apply for a Tennessee license.

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 student in an approved driver training course does not need a license when accompanied by whom?
- A parent or guardian
- Any licensed adult
- A certified instructor
- A driver who is at least 21 years old
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Correct answer: A certified instructor

Students enrolled in an approved driver training course are exempt while accompanied by a certified instructor.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Who is not eligible for a Tennessee driver license?
- Anyone whose license is suspended or revoked in any state
- Anyone who has never owned or registered a vehicle
- Anyone who is older than 65
- Anyone who holds a commercial license
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Correct answer: Anyone whose license is suspended or revoked in any state

A person whose license is currently suspended or revoked in Tennessee or any other state is not eligible.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Who determines whether a mental or physical disability makes an applicant unable to operate a motor vehicle safely, making the applicant not eligible?
- The county election commission
- The applicant's employer
- The Commissioner or designee
- The local police department
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Correct answer: The Commissioner or designee

The Commissioner (or the Commissioner's designee) decides whether a person cannot safely operate a vehicle because of a disability.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Which person under age 18 is not eligible for a driver license?
- One who has a part-time job after school hours
- One who has a younger sibling
- One who lives with a single parent
- One who dropped out of school before graduating
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Correct answer: One who dropped out of school before graduating

Anyone under 18 who dropped out of school before graduating, or who does not make satisfactory progress in school, is not eligible.

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 can an applicant who cannot provide the required proof of citizenship, lawful permanent residency or temporary legal presence get?
- An ID Only license, but not a driver license
- A driver license, but not an ID Only license
- Neither a driver license nor an ID Only license
- A Class PD license only
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Correct answer: Neither a driver license nor an ID Only license

Without the required proof, the applicant does not qualify for a driver license or an identification-only license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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To whom are Temporary Driver Licenses (TDL) issued?
- Residents who are not citizens or permanent residents but have temporary legal presence
- Visitors who live in another state and are only passing through Tennessee
- U.S. citizens who have lost their driver license and need a replacement
- Lawful permanent residents who have lived in the state for a year
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Correct answer: Residents who are not citizens or permanent residents but have temporary legal presence

A TDL goes to Tennessee residents who are not citizens or permanent residents but have temporary legal presence and authorized stay in the U.S.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)

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Temporary Driver License class types are preceded by which letter?
- T
- Z
- P
- X
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Correct answer: X

TDL class types begin with the letter X, such as XD, XM and XPD.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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How is a Temporary Identification License (TID) shown on the card?
- Class TID
- Class XID
- Class XD
- Class ID
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Correct answer: Class XID

A Temporary Identification card is shown as Class XID.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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What is the maximum length of time a Temporary Identification License (TID) can be issued?
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 8 years
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Correct answer: 5 years

A TID can be issued for a maximum of 5 years.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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What is the expiration date of a Temporary Driver License (TDL) tied to?
- The holder's next birthday
- A fixed eight-year period from the date of issue
- The date of the knowledge test
- The dates on the legal presence documents
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Correct answer: The dates on the legal presence documents

A TDL expires according to the corresponding dates of the holder's legal presence documentation.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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Besides proving the holder passed Tennessee's driver license examinations, what else does a Temporary Driver License (TDL) serve as?
- A valid identification document
- A voter registration card
- An International Driving Permit
- A hardship license
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Correct answer: A valid identification document

The TDL also serves as a valid identification document.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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How do you sign up to be an organ and tissue donor on your license or state ID?
- By mailing a signed card to the county election commission
- By attaching a medical statement to your application
- By circling “YES” on your license or state ID application or renewal
- By visiting a procurement organization in person
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Correct answer: By circling “YES” on your license or state ID application or renewal

Circling “YES” on the application or renewal adds you to the Donate Life Tennessee registry and serves as legal consent to donate.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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Minors of what ages who have a driver's license, permit, or state ID can choose to register as an organ and tissue donor?
- Between 13 and 17
- Between 14 and 17
- Between 15 and 17
- Between 16 and 17
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Correct answer: Between 13 and 17

Under the Tennessee Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act, minors between the ages of 13 and 17 can register as donors.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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What is printed on a license or ID to show that the holder is a registered organ donor?
- A green cross
- A blue star
- A red heart
- A gold ribbon
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Correct answer: A red heart

A red heart is printed on the license or ID to reflect the holder's donor decision.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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What must you do to remove the heart from your license or ID?
- Mail the license to a procurement organization
- Visit a Driver Service Center and apply for a duplicate license
- Cross it out and have an officer initial the change
- Wait for an officer to remove it at the next traffic stop
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Correct answer: Visit a Driver Service Center and apply for a duplicate license

The heart is removed only by visiting a Driver Service Center and completing an application for a duplicate license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)

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What must an honorably discharged veteran do at the time of application to have “Veteran” displayed on the license?
- Ask the county election commission to approve the request
- Mail a letter to the Commissioner of Safety asking for approval
- Wait until the license is renewed and then ask
- Certify on the application that you are an honorably discharged veteran
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Correct answer: Certify on the application that you are an honorably discharged veteran

The applicant certifies on the driver license application that he or she is an honorably discharged veteran and wants “Veteran” displayed, and presents the required document.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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Which document can you present to have “Veteran” displayed on your license?
- A voter registration card from the county
- A hunting license
- A Department of Defense retiree ID card
- A marriage certificate
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Correct answer: A Department of Defense retiree ID card

A certified copy of the discharge form, the honorable discharge certificate, or the Department of Defense retired identification card may be presented.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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What happens to a voter registration application made when you apply for a driver license or ID?
- It is forwarded to your local election commission
- The Department processes it itself
- It is mailed to the Commissioner of Safety
- It is kept on file until you renew your license
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Correct answer: It is forwarded to your local election commission

The Department does not process voter registration applications; they are forwarded to the local election commission.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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Who is the only person who can process and issue a voter registration card?
- The Driver License Examiner
- The Commissioner of Safety
- The Driver Service Center clerk
- The Election Registrar
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Correct answer: The Election Registrar

Only the Election Registrar can process and issue a voter registration card.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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If you have not received your Voter Registration Card within how long of applying at the Driver Service Center should you contact your County Election Commission?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days

After 30 days without a card you should contact your local County Election Commission immediately.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
- A license that lets a visitor drive without holding any home license
- A translation of a driver’s license into United Nations languages
- A temporary license issued by a Driver Service Center
- A permit that replaces a suspended driver license
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Correct answer: A translation of a driver’s license into United Nations languages

An IDP translates the home license into the United Nations languages, including English, and is used with the valid home license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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Where must an International Driving Permit be obtained?
- At a Tennessee Driver Service Center
- At any state driver license office in the U.S.
- At a United States border crossing
- In the home country of the driver
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Correct answer: In the home country of the driver

An IDP must be obtained in the driver's home country.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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A U.S. citizen has an International Driving Permit. How must it be carried?
- With the driver’s regular valid U.S. driver license
- With a Class XID card
- With a Social Security card
- With a certified copy of the driver’s birth certificate
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Correct answer: With the driver’s regular valid U.S. driver license

An IDP must be carried together with the driver's regular valid license; it is not valid by itself for driving.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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A U.S. citizen must be at least how old to obtain an International Driving Permit?
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
- 21 years old
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Correct answer: 18 years old

A U.S. citizen must be at least eighteen years old to obtain an IDP.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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How long is an International Driving Permit valid from the date of issuance?
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: One year

An IDP is valid for one year only from the date of issuance.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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Which event makes an International Driving Permit invalid before the year ends?
- The holder travels to a second foreign country
- The holder moves to a new address
- The state license expires unrenewed or is suspended
- The holder gets a Temporary Driver License
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Correct answer: The state license expires unrenewed or is suspended

If the state license expires and is not renewed, or is suspended during the year, the IDP becomes invalid.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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Where may a Tennessee resident go to obtain an International Driving Permit before traveling abroad?
- Any Tennessee Driver Service Center location
- A local American Automobile Association (AAA) office
- A county clerk's office in your county
- A county election commission office
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Correct answer: A local American Automobile Association (AAA) office

Tennessee Driver Service Centers do not issue IDPs; residents should contact a local AAA office or visit its website.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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Which statement about an International Driving Permit is true?
- It is required of every foreign visitor who drives in the United States
- It is valid by itself for driving anywhere in the United States
- It lets you drive in any state while your license is suspended
- It is not required, but can help in emergencies involving a foreign language
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Correct answer: It is not required, but can help in emergencies involving a foreign language

Travelers are not required to have an IDP, but it can help in emergencies, such as traffic violations or accidents, when a foreign language is involved.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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What does possessing an International Driving Permit mean?
- The holder may drive in Tennessee for up to 30 days after arriving
- The holder may drive in Tennessee if the home license is suspended
- It does not make the holder valid to drive in Tennessee or any other state
- The holder may take the Tennessee road test without a license
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Correct answer: It does not make the holder valid to drive in Tennessee or any other state

The manual warns that holding an IDP does not make the holder valid to drive in Tennessee or any other state.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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A registered sexual offender is applying for a new or renewed driver license. Whose responsibility is it to tell the driver license examiner about the registration requirement?
- The applicant’s own responsibility
- The responsibility of the local police
- The responsibility of the county clerk
- The responsibility of the election commission
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Correct answer: The applicant’s own responsibility

It is the applicant's responsibility to inform the Department of Safety Driver License Examiner of the registration requirement.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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What must a registered sexual offender complete along with documentation when applying for a license?
- A Minor/Teen-age Affidavit form signed by a parent
- A hardship license application
- A voter registration application
- A Sex Offender Declaration and Supplemental Application
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Correct answer: A Sex Offender Declaration and Supplemental Application

A Sex Offender Declaration and Supplemental Application must be completed with acceptable documents of identity, legal presence and residency.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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If a registered sexual offender is ineligible to be issued a driver license, what will the Department of Safety issue?
- A Class PD learner permit with restrictions
- A photo identification license or certificate
- A Temporary Driver License with restrictions
- A hardship license for limited travel
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Correct answer: A photo identification license or certificate

An ineligible applicant receives a photo identification license or identification certificate instead.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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What must sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders always have in their possession?
- Their voter registration card from the election office
- Their license, photo ID card or identification certificate
- Their International Driving Permit and passport
- Their Social Security card and birth certificate
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Correct answer: Their license, photo ID card or identification certificate

Sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders must always carry their driver license, photo ID card or identification certificate.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)

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What kind of documents will the Driver License Examiner accept as proof of your full legal name and date of birth?
- Originals or certified documents only
- Photocopies that have been notarized
- Faxed copies sent ahead of the visit
- Scanned copies shown on a phone
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Correct answer: Originals or certified documents only

Proof of name and date of birth must be original or certified documents. Photocopies are not accepted.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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What does the manual say about name changes sent in through the mail?
- They are accepted if the documents are certified
- They are accepted when a notarized photocopy is enclosed
- They cannot be accepted
- They are accepted within ten days of a court order
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Correct answer: They cannot be accepted

Each supporting document for a name change must be an original or certified legal document, and name changes through the mail are not accepted.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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You moved to Tennessee from another state. Your valid driver license from your former state can be used to prove what?
- Your U.S. citizenship
- Your identity
- Your lawful permanent resident status
- Your Tennessee residency
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Correct answer: Your identity

A valid license from your former state can prove your identity, but it cannot prove U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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An applicant is reinstating a license that was revoked, suspended or cancelled. When must the applicant provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency?
- In every case, no matter when the license was first issued
- Only if the license was issued after January 1, 2001
- Only if the applicant has moved from another state
- Only if the suspension lasted more than one year
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Correct answer: In every case, no matter when the license was first issued

Applicants reinstating a license must give this proof regardless of when the license was issued.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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An applicant has only "temporary" legal presence status. For which of these may that applicant be eligible?
- A standard Tennessee driver license
- An Identification Only License
- A Temporary Driver License (TDL)
- A Class PD Learner Permit
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Correct answer: A Temporary Driver License (TDL)

Applicants with only temporary legal presence are not eligible for a regular driver license or an Identification Only License, but may be eligible for a Temporary Driver License or Temporary Identification License.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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Which of these can be used as proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency?
- A driver license from another state
- A valid U.S. Passport
- A Social Security card
- A Tennessee voter registration card
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Correct answer: A valid U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. Passport is on the list of documents that prove citizenship or lawful permanent residency. A license from another state cannot be used for this.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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Which of these may be used to prove temporary legal presence?
- A Tennessee voter registration card
- A certified Tennessee birth certificate
- A Military Dependent ID card
- An Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
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Correct answer: An Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

The Employment Authorization Card (I-766) is one of the documents that may prove temporary legal presence.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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Besides proving temporary legal presence, what must an applicant for a Temporary Driver License do?
- Meet all of the state's driver license requirements
- Take only the vision screening and skip the other tests
- Pass the written test but skip the road test
- Wait one year before taking any examinations
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Correct answer: Meet all of the state's driver license requirements

An applicant for a Temporary Driver License must also meet all of Tennessee's driver license examinations and requirements for the vehicle class.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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The documents that prove temporary legal presence usually carry an expiration date. These dates are important in issuing which license?
- Learner Permits
- Hardship licenses
- Temporary Driver Licenses (TDL)
- Intermediate Unrestricted licenses
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Correct answer: Temporary Driver Licenses (TDL)

The expiration dates of the legal presence documents matter when a Temporary Driver License is issued.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)

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How many items of proof of identity will the Driver License Examiner ask you for?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two

The Examiner asks for two items of proof of identity.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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An applicant for a first-time license (an "original" applicant) must have at least one item of identification from which list?
- The Secondary Identification list
- The Proof of Residency list
- The Social Security documents list
- The Primary Identification list
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Correct answer: The Primary Identification list

An original applicant needs at least one item from the Primary Identification list. The second item may come from either list.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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An applicant for a duplicate or a renewal of an existing Tennessee driver license or ID must provide two items of identification from which list?
- Either of the two lists
- The Primary list only
- The Secondary list only
- The Proof of Residency list only
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Correct answer: Either of the two lists

For a duplicate or renewal the two items may come from either list.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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What must a new resident of Tennessee do with the driver license from the former state?
- Keep it and carry both licenses
- Return it by mail to the former state
- Surrender it
- Have it translated into English
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Correct answer: Surrender it

New residents must surrender their license from the former state.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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A new resident's license from another state has been lost. What must the new resident provide?
- A police report about the lost license
- The same two items an original applicant provides
- Only a Social Security card
- A letter from the former state's licensing agency
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Correct answer: The same two items an original applicant provides

With a lost out-of-state license, the new resident gives the same two items of proof an original applicant gives.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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Which of these birth records is NOT acceptable as a certified birth certificate for identification?
- A certified copy with a seal from the Bureau of Vital Statistics
- A certified copy with a seal from the State Board of Health
- A certified birth certificate issued by the U.S. Government
- A certificate issued by a hospital
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Correct answer: A certificate issued by a hospital

A birth certificate must be certified, sealed and issued by an authorized government agency. Hospital-issued and baptismal certificates are not acceptable.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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Which passport is NOT acceptable as primary identification?
- An expired passport
- A passport that is still valid
- A valid passport issued in English
- A valid passport with the holder's photo
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Correct answer: An expired passport

Passports are not acceptable if they have expired.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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What must accompany a passport that is not issued in English?
- A valid International Driving Permit
- A notarized photocopy of the passport
- A Certificate of Accurate Translation
- A letter from the foreign embassy
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Accurate Translation

A passport not issued in English must be translated and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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A driver license from another country that is not issued in English must be translated and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation or by what?
- A notarized copy of the license
- A valid International Driving Permit
- A letter from the foreign licensing agency
- A temporary I-551 stamp on Form I-94
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Correct answer: A valid International Driving Permit

A foreign license not in English needs a Certificate of Accurate Translation or a valid International Driving Permit.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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Which of these is listed as primary identification?
- A union membership card
- A health insurance card
- A computerized check stub
- A Military Dependent ID card
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Correct answer: A Military Dependent ID card

Military identification, including the Military Dependent ID card, is on the Primary Identification list. The other items are secondary identification.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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Which of these is listed as secondary identification?
- A health insurance card
- A certified birth certificate
- A valid passport
- A Certificate of Naturalization
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Correct answer: A health insurance card

A health insurance card (such as TennCare, Medicaid or Medicare) is secondary identification. The others are primary identification.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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A computerized check stub used as secondary identification must include what?
- The applicant's home address in handwriting
- The applicant's full name pre-printed on the stub
- A notarized signature from the employer
- The applicant's photograph
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Correct answer: The applicant's full name pre-printed on the stub

A computerized check stub must have the applicant's full name pre-printed on it.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)

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Which document is accepted as proof of a name change after a marriage?
- The license that authorizes the union
- A photocopy of the marriage license
- A church record of the wedding ceremony
- A certificate registered after the marriage
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Correct answer: A certificate registered after the marriage

The marriage certificate must be the original or certified copy registered after the marriage, not just the license that authorizes the union.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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What must a divorce decree show to be accepted as proof of a name change?
- The judge's original signature or official court seal
- The signatures of both former spouses on the decree
- A notary's stamp added by the applicant after the ruling
- The applicant's Social Security number and signature
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Correct answer: The judge's original signature or official court seal

A divorce decree is acceptable when it is recorded in the court decree with the judge's original signature and/or official court seal.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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Which copy of a court document is acceptable as proof of a name change?
- A copy showing a photocopied seal and signature
- A faxed copy of the court order
- A copy with an original signature or seal added
- A scanned copy sent by e-mail
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Correct answer: A copy with an original signature or seal added

A copy of a court document is acceptable when an original signature or seal is affixed to the copy. A copy with a copied seal or signature is not.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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What can happen when documents are subject to verification with the issuing agency?
- The documents are kept by the Department
- Issuance of the license may be delayed
- A restricted license is issued right away
- The applicant must retake the knowledge test
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Correct answer: Issuance of the license may be delayed

Documents that need verification may delay the issuance of the permit or license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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An applicant who held a Tennessee license before moving out of state is now returning to Tennessee. What is required for a new license?
- Nothing, because of the earlier Tennessee license
- Proof of residency only after a five-year absence
- Proof of residency only for a motorcycle license
- Proof of Tennessee residency
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Correct answer: Proof of Tennessee residency

Returning residents must give proof of Tennessee residency, even if they once held a Tennessee license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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How many documents from the acceptable proof-of-residency table must an applicant provide?
- Two
- One
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two

Proof of residency requires two documents from the acceptable list.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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If the applicant is a minor, whose name may appear on a residency document in place of the applicant's own?
- A school principal
- The applicant's employer
- A parent or legal guardian
- Any adult neighbor
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian

For a minor, the name of a parent or legal guardian may appear on the document, with proof of relationship.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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Proof of relationship for a residency document can be established with a certified marriage certificate or with what?
- A vehicle title showing both names
- A birth certificate (the long-form)
- A utility bill sent to both people
- A school report card with both names
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Correct answer: A birth certificate (the long-form)

Proof of relationship can be a certified marriage certificate or a long-form birth certificate.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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On the documents checklist, proof of Tennessee residency counts as "current" if it is from how long ago?
- The last 30 days
- The last 4 months
- The last 6 months
- The last 2 years
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Correct answer: The last 4 months

The checklist says current proof of residency is from the last 4 months.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)

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What does the manual say about using a post office box alone as your residential address?
- It is accepted in a rural area
- It is accepted for drivers over age 60
- It is accepted when you renew by mail
- It will not be accepted
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Correct answer: It will not be accepted

A post office box alone is not accepted as a residential address. The address needs a house or apartment number and a street, road or highway.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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Will your Social Security number be printed on your license?
- No
- Yes, on the back of the card
- Yes, only the last four digits
- Yes, only on a commercial license
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Correct answer: No

The Department keeps the Social Security number on file, but it is not printed on the license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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From which applicants does Tennessee law require a Social Security number?
- Only applicants who are applying for a first-time license
- Only applicants who are applying for a commercial license
- All applicants who have been issued one by the U.S. Government
- Only applicants who do not already hold a Tennessee license
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Correct answer: All applicants who have been issued one by the U.S. Government

The law requires the number for every application where the U.S. Government has issued the applicant a Social Security number.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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The Social Security number you provide does not match the computer records. What will the Examiner do?
- Issue a temporary license without the number
- Ask for additional proof of the number
- Refuse to ever issue you a license
- Accept the number if you sign an affidavit
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Correct answer: Ask for additional proof of the number

If the number fails to match, the Examiner asks for additional proof of the number. You may have to contact the Social Security Administration if the conflict cannot be resolved.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)

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If the U.S. Government never assigned an applicant a Social Security number, what may the applicant sign?
- A Teenage Affidavit
- A Certificate of Accurate Translation
- A change-of-address form
- An SSN Affidavit
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Correct answer: An SSN Affidavit

An SSN Affidavit may be signed when no Social Security number was assigned by the U.S. Government.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)

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How recently must the school attendance proof for an applicant under 18 be signed and dated?
- Within the past 30 days
- Within the past 7 days
- Within the past 60 days
- Within the past 6 months
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Correct answer: Within the past 30 days

The checklist requires the school attendance proof to be signed and dated within the past 30 days.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)

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An applicant under 18 is enrolled in an out-of-state or private school. The school's letterhead statement must clearly state what?
- That the student has a passing grade average
- That the student has completed 50 hours of driving
- That the student is not truant
- That the student lives on campus
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Correct answer: That the student is not truant

The letterhead statement must clearly say the student is not truant.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)

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In addition to the standard documents, which form must an applicant under 18 provide?
- A valid DOT medical card for commercial drivers
- A Teenage Affidavit/Financial Responsibility form
- A courtesy renewal notice from the Department
- A military order showing the Code 30 provision
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Correct answer: A Teenage Affidavit/Financial Responsibility form

Applicants under 18 also need a Teenage Affidavit of financial responsibility.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)

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When do permits normally expire?
- One year from the date of issuance
- Six months from the date of issuance
- Two years from the date of issuance
- On your next birthday
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Correct answer: One year from the date of issuance

Permits normally expire one year from the date they are issued.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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A driver was issued a Tennessee license after January 1, 2001 and is renewing it for the first time. How must that driver renew?
- By mail with a certified document
- Online through the Department's website
- In person at a Driver Service Center
- By telephone with the license number
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Correct answer: In person at a Driver Service Center

At the first renewal the driver must show citizenship or lawful permanent residency, so mail and internet renewal are not allowed and a Driver Service Center visit is required.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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When does the Department mail a courtesy renewal notice?
- Two to four weeks before the license expires
- Eight to ten weeks before the license expires
- Thirty days before the license expires
- Six months before the license expires
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Correct answer: Eight to ten weeks before the license expires

The Department mails every driver a courtesy renewal notice eight to ten weeks before the license expires.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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You did not receive a renewal notice. What may you do?
- Wait until the notice is mailed again before renewing
- Renew only at the center nearest the address on file
- Ask the post office to resend the notice first
- Take your current license to any driver license service center
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Correct answer: Take your current license to any driver license service center

The renewal notice itself is not necessary. You may take your current license to any driver license service center to renew.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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If you renewed by mail or internet on your last renewal, what will your renewal notice direct you to do?
- Go to a Driver Service Center to have a new photograph made
- Renew by mail again and enclose a recent photograph of yourself
- Renew online again and upload a new photograph taken at home
- Wait five years before renewing again
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Correct answer: Go to a Driver Service Center to have a new photograph made

A driver who renewed by mail or internet last time is directed to a Driver Service Center for a new photograph.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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How long can a Tennessee license go unrenewed before the driver must again pass the vision screening, knowledge and skills tests?
- One year
- Five years
- Two years
- Six months
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Correct answer: Five years

A driver who goes five years without renewing must pass the vision screening, knowledge and skills tests.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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What happens to your driving privilege when your license expires?
- You may keep driving for 30 days with no penalty
- You may drive as long as you carry your renewal notice
- You may drive during daylight hours only until renewed
- You may no longer drive and face unlicensed-driver penalties
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Correct answer: You may no longer drive and face unlicensed-driver penalties

The manual says there are no grace periods. Once the license expires you are no longer entitled to drive and face the same penalties as someone never licensed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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Within how many days must you notify the Department of Safety when your residence address changes?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 10 days

State law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within ten days of an address change.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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A change to your address was made by the United States Postal Service, but you did not move. What are you required to do?
- Nothing, because you did not physically move
- Nothing, because the post office informs the Department
- Notify the Department of Safety of the change
- Report it only when you renew your license
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Correct answer: Notify the Department of Safety of the change

The 10-day notice rule also covers address changes made by the Postal Service or the local 9-1-1 district when you have not moved.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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Does notifying the post office of an address change inform the Department of Safety?
- Yes, the post office forwards it automatically
- No, it does not give the Department the information
- Yes, but only when you renew by mail
- Yes, within ten days of the change
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Correct answer: No, it does not give the Department the information

Telling the post office does not pass the information to the Department, so you could miss your renewal date or other mail.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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Does state law require the address to be changed on your actual license after a move?
- Yes, within ten days with a new license
- Yes, whenever you move to another county
- Yes, within 30 days of any move
- No, only in the Department's files
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Correct answer: No, only in the Department's files

The law requires the address to be updated in the Department's files, not on the physical license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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Which of these is a way to report a change of address?
- By going online to the Department's website
- By telling the clerk at your county courthouse
- By asking your auto insurance agent to report it
- By sending a text message to the Department
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Correct answer: By going online to the Department's website

The easiest way to update your address record is to go online. You may also write to the Department or use a change-of-address form.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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What does the Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act require before personal information from your driver license record is released?
- A request for a mailing list
- A notice mailed to your employer
- Your express consent
- Your signature on a renewal form
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Correct answer: Your express consent

The Act prohibits releasing personal information from a motor vehicle record without the driver's express consent.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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Which of these drivers is NOT required to take part in the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program?
- A 16-year-old who is still enrolled in high school
- A 17-year-old high school graduate or GED holder
- A 15-year-old applying for a learner permit
- A 17-year-old with no diploma or GED
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Correct answer: A 17-year-old high school graduate or GED holder

The GDL law does not apply to anyone 18 or older, or to those under 18 who have graduated high school or received a GED.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)

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While on active duty and stationed outside Tennessee, what may military personnel have placed on the license?
- A "Code 60" showing the license is valid in all states
- A "Code 10" showing the license renews by mail
- A "Code 18" showing the license is restricted
- A "Code 30" showing the license does not expire
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Correct answer: A "Code 30" showing the license does not expire

Military personnel stationed outside Tennessee may have a Code 30 placed on the license to show it does not expire.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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Who is NOT eligible for the military personnel provision that lets a license carry a code showing it does not expire?
- Family members of military personnel
- Active-duty personnel stationed outside Tennessee
- Personnel who bring a copy of their military orders
- Personnel who hold a Class D license
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Correct answer: Family members of military personnel

Members of the National Guard and family members of military personnel are not eligible for this provision.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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After being discharged or separated from the service, or reassigned to a duty station in Tennessee, within how many days must military personnel renew their license?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 60 days

The license must be renewed within sixty days after the date of separation on the DD214 form or the reassignment to Tennessee.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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Assignment to which Army base is considered reassignment back to Tennessee?
- Fort Knox
- Fort Campbell
- Fort Bragg
- Fort Stewart
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Correct answer: Fort Campbell

Assignment to Fort Campbell Army Base counts as reassignment to Tennessee, because the base lies in both Tennessee and Kentucky.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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Which of these licenses cannot be replaced online?
- A Class D driver license
- A learner permit
- An identification license
- A Temporary Driver License
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Correct answer: A Temporary Driver License

Temporary Driver Licenses and Temporary Identification Licenses cannot be replaced online.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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You must apply in person for a duplicate license. What will be done at the center?
- A new photo will be taken
- Your fingerprints will be taken
- You will retake the knowledge test
- You will retake the road test
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Correct answer: A new photo will be taken

For an in-person duplicate you present proper identification, have a new photo taken and pay the fee.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)

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A person has never been issued a Social Security number. In whose presence must the sworn affidavit to that effect be signed?
- A Driver License Examiner or a Notary Public
- A county clerk or a school principal
- A Tennessee Highway Patrol officer or a judge
- A parent or legal guardian and one witness
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Correct answer: A Driver License Examiner or a Notary Public

The affidavit must be signed in person in front of either a Driver License Examiner or a Notary Public.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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By signing the affidavit saying no Social Security number was ever issued, the applicant makes the statement under what?
- Suspension of driving privileges
- Cancellation of the license for one year
- The penalty of perjury
- A fine collected at the center
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Correct answer: The penalty of perjury

The applicant attests, under the penalty of perjury, that the U.S. Government never issued a Social Security number.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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An applicant signed an affidavit because no Social Security number was ever issued. What does each later application require?
- The same affidavit, reused without signing again
- A new affidavit signed in person, unless a number can be provided
- A notarized letter from the Social Security Administration
- A new affidavit that is mailed in from home
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Correct answer: A new affidavit signed in person, unless a number can be provided

Every later application needs a fresh affidavit signed in person unless the applicant can give a Social Security number.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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What does the sworn affidavit about never having been issued a Social Security number allow the Department of Safety to do?
- Skip the proof of identity requirement
- Waive the proof of Tennessee residency
- Skip the vision screening
- Process the application without the number
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Correct answer: Process the application without the number

The affidavit lets the Department process the application without a Social Security number; the other requirements still apply.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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As of January 1, 2016, how often do Tennessee licenses for persons over the age of 21 expire?
- Every four years from the date of issuance
- Every five years from the date of issuance
- Every ten years from the date of issuance
- Every eight years from the date of issuance
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Correct answer: Every eight years from the date of issuance

Licenses for people over 21 now expire eight years after they are issued.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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For what period is a Temporary Driver License (TDL) or Temporary Identification License (TID) issued?
- A fixed period of eight years
- Until the applicant's next birthday
- The period of authorized stay in the U.S.
- Two years for every applicant
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Correct answer: The period of authorized stay in the U.S.

These temporary licenses last for the time the applicant is authorized to stay in the United States.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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Holders of a driver license from another state who move to Tennessee must obtain a Tennessee driver license no later than how many days after establishing residency?
- Thirty (30) days
- Ten (10) days
- Sixty (60) days
- Ninety (90) days
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Correct answer: Thirty (30) days

New and returning residents have thirty days after they establish residency to get a Tennessee license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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A new resident holds a valid learner's permit from another state. What applies?
- The permit stays valid in Tennessee until it expires, with no further steps
- Separate requirements must be met to get a Tennessee learner permit or driver license
- A Class D license can be issued with no further testing at all
- The permit must be mailed back to the former state's licensing agency
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Correct answer: Separate requirements must be met to get a Tennessee learner permit or driver license

A permit from another state does not carry over; the new resident follows separate requirements for a Tennessee permit or license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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Which test must ALL new or returning residents take at the Driver Service Center?
- Knowledge exam
- Road skills test
- Defensive driving class
- Vision screening
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Correct answer: Vision screening

Every new or returning resident takes the Tennessee vision screening, whatever else is or is not required.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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A new resident from another country holds a license issued by that country. What may the resident do with it?
- Exchange it for a Tennessee license with no tests
- Surrender it at the Driver Service Center
- Keep the license issued by that country
- Use it as proof of U.S. citizenship
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Correct answer: Keep the license issued by that country

New residents from other countries are allowed to keep their foreign license after taking the Tennessee tests.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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Under what conditions does a valid Tennessee license of a person in the United States Armed Forces remain valid regardless of the displayed expiration date?
- On active duty and based in Tennessee, with the license renewed by mail each year
- On active duty, based outside Tennessee, with the license not surrendered, canceled or suspended
- Over age 21 and based anywhere, with the license renewed before it expires
- Retired from service and living outside Tennessee, with the license not canceled
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Correct answer: On active duty, based outside Tennessee, with the license not surrendered, canceled or suspended

The license stays valid while the person is on active duty and based outside Tennessee, as long as it is not surrendered, canceled or suspended.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)

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What is the minimum age to get a Tennessee learner permit?
- 15 years old
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
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Correct answer: 15 years old

A learner permit applicant must be 15 and pass the standard written exams and the vision screening.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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How long must a teen hold a learner permit before moving to the Intermediate Restricted License step?
- 90 days
- 270 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 180 days

The learner permit must be held for 180 days before the teen can move up to the Intermediate Restricted License.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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Who must ride in the front seat when a driver is operating a car with a learner permit?
- A licensed driver 18 years old or older
- A licensed driver 21 years old or older
- Only a parent or legal guardian of any age
- A licensed driver 21 or older, seated in either row
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Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 years old or older

A learner permit holder may drive a car only with a licensed driver 21 or older riding in the front seat.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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Between which hours may a driver with a learner permit not drive?
- 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.
- 9 P.M. and 5 A.M.
- Midnight and 5 A.M.
- 10 P.M. and 6 A.M.
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Correct answer: 10 P.M. and 6 A.M.

Learner permit holders may not drive from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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How many steps lead to a full, unrestricted Driver License in the Graduated Driver License program?
- Four
- Two
- Three
- Five
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Correct answer: Four

The program has four steps: learner permit, Intermediate Restricted, Intermediate Unrestricted, and Regular Driver License.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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What does the graduated license program require before a teen receives a full Class D license?
- A new written test passed at every step
- A minimum number of miles driven in each year of the permit
- Completion of a college-level driving course
- Minimum driving experience and a safe driving record
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Correct answer: Minimum driving experience and a safe driving record

The steps are designed to teach young drivers gradually by requiring minimum driving experience and a safe record.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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What must a 16-year-old pass to get the Intermediate Restricted License?
- A second written knowledge test only
- The driving skills test (road test)
- A hazard-perception computer test
- A hearing and balance screening
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Correct answer: The driving skills test (road test)

The applicant must be 16 and pass the driving skills test (the road test).

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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How much driving experience must be certified for the Intermediate Restricted License?
- Forty hours, ten of them at night
- Fifty hours, twenty of them at night
- Sixty hours, five of them at night
- Fifty hours, ten of them at night
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Correct answer: Fifty hours, ten of them at night

A parent, guardian or driving instructor must verify fifty hours of driving, including ten at night.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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Who may sign the certification of driving experience for the Intermediate Restricted License?
- A parent, legal guardian or licensed driving instructor
- Any adult family friend who has a valid license
- A school principal or guidance counselor
- A Driver Service Center examiner or clerk
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Correct answer: A parent, legal guardian or licensed driving instructor

The form must be signed by a parent, legal guardian or licensed driving instructor.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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What is the minimum age to apply for the Intermediate Unrestricted License?
- 16 years old
- 15 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
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Correct answer: 17 years old

Applying for the Intermediate Unrestricted license from the Intermediate Restricted license requires being 17.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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How long must an Intermediate Restricted License be held before applying for the Intermediate Unrestricted License?
- Six months
- 180 days
- Two years
- One year
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Correct answer: One year

The Intermediate Restricted License must have been held for 1 year.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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What additional tests are required to move from the Intermediate Restricted License to the Intermediate Unrestricted License?
- A second road test
- None
- A new knowledge test
- A vision screening only
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Correct answer: None

No additional tests are required for the move to the Intermediate Unrestricted level.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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At what age can a teen get a regular Class D license, if not earlier through high school or a GED?
- 19 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
- 21 years old
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Correct answer: 18 years old

A Class D regular license is available at 18, or on graduating high school or receiving a GED, whichever is sooner.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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What does a Regular Driver License still include after the teen moves up from the Intermediate Unrestricted step?
- The "Under 21" indicators
- A "GDL" restriction card
- A night-driving curfew
- A limit of one passenger
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Correct answer: The "Under 21" indicators

The license still includes the "Under 21" indicators until the holder turns 21.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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A 15-year-old new resident has a valid permit from the previous state. What can this teen get in Tennessee?
- A Tennessee learner permit only
- An Intermediate Restricted License
- A regular Class D license
- Nothing until turning 16
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Correct answer: A Tennessee learner permit only

A 15-year-old with an out-of-state permit qualifies only for a Tennessee learner permit.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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How can permit time from a previous state count for a new resident under 18?
- It never counts, so all 180 days must be held in Tennessee itself
- It counts automatically with no record needed
- It can count toward the 180 days if a certified driving record is provided
- It counts only if the permit was held for a full year
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Correct answer: It can count toward the 180 days if a certified driving record is provided

The time held in the previous state may count toward the 180 days if the teen provides a certified driving record.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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How recently must the certified driving record from a previous state have been issued when a new resident under 18 applies?
- Within the 10 days before the application
- Within the 30 days before the application
- Within the 60 days before the application
- Within the 6 months before the application
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Correct answer: Within the 30 days before the application

The certified record must be issued within the thirty days immediately preceding the Tennessee application.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)

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What must a certified driving record from a new resident's previous state show?
- No more than three points
- No violations in the last month only
- Fewer than twelve points
- No violations or accidents
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Correct answer: No violations or accidents

The certified record must show no violations or accidents on the record.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)

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If a new resident's previous state record shows violations, which Department section reviews it?
- The Driver Education Section
- The Highway Safety Section
- The Driver Improvement Section
- The Vehicle Registration Section
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Correct answer: The Driver Improvement Section

The teen keeps the Tennessee Learner Permit until the Driver Improvement Section reviews the record against the "less than 6 points" requirement.

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 16-year-old new resident holds a valid out-of-state license issued at least 90 days before applying. What will the Tennessee application be for?
- An Intermediate Restricted license
- A learner permit
- An Intermediate Unrestricted license
- A regular Class D license
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Correct answer: An Intermediate Restricted license

A 16-year-old with a valid license from another state issued at least 90 days earlier applies for an Intermediate Restricted license.

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 16-year-old held an out-of-state license for LESS than 90 days. For an Intermediate Restricted License, the previous record must confirm that the permit and license were held for a combined period of at least how long?
- 120 days
- 90 days
- One year
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 180 days

The previous state's record must confirm a permit and/or license held for a combined period of at least 180 days, with no violations or accidents.

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 long must a new resident hold a Tennessee Intermediate Restricted license before qualifying for the Intermediate Unrestricted license, however long the previous state license was held?
- Six months
- One year
- 90 days
- Whatever time remains of the previous license
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Correct answer: One year

Regardless of time held in the previous state, the Tennessee Intermediate Restricted license must be held one year.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)

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What is a driver with a learner permit given to carry along with the permit?
- A parental consent card
- A "Restriction Card"
- A driving log book
- A school attendance card
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Correct answer: A "Restriction Card"

The Restriction Card explains the permit restrictions and the requirements for advancing to the Intermediate Restricted level.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)

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What license class do both levels of the Intermediate License show?
- Class D
- Class PD
- Class M
- Class H
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Correct answer: Class D

Both the Restricted and Unrestricted levels show Class D and the words Intermediate Driver License.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)

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What does an adult who signs a Minor/Teenage Affidavit confirm?
- Will supervise every practice driving session of the minor
- Takes responsibility for the minor driver, including financial
- Guarantees the minor will pass the road test
- Will pay only the minor's license fees
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Correct answer: Takes responsibility for the minor driver, including financial

The adult joins in the application and takes responsibility for the minor's actions, including financial responsibility.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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Which of these may sign a Minor/Teenage Affidavit?
- A neighbor who is a licensed driver and a friend of the family
- The applicant's older sibling who is 21
- The applicant's driving instructor
- A grandparent authorized by a parent, step-parent or guardian
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Correct answer: A grandparent authorized by a parent, step-parent or guardian

The affidavit may be signed by a parent, foster parent or step-parent at the same address, a legal guardian, or an authorized grandparent.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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If adults cannot accompany a minor to the Driver Service Center, how can the affidavit be signed?
- By telephone with the examiner at the center
- At the minor's school office
- Ahead of time, before a notary public
- It cannot be done in advance
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Correct answer: Ahead of time, before a notary public

The form may be completed ahead of time and signed before a notary public.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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A grandparent is assuming financial responsibility for a minor. What must the grandparent bring?
- A notarized statement from the parent, step-parent, custodian or guardian
- A letter from the minor's school principal about attendance records
- A copy of the minor's school transcript
- A court order naming the grandparent
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Correct answer: A notarized statement from the parent, step-parent, custodian or guardian

The notarized statement authorizing the grandparent must be signed by the parent, step-parent, custodian or guardian.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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A minor who already has a license applies for an additional class, such as motorcycle. What are the parents or legal guardian required to do?
- Nothing, since the first affidavit covers all classes
- Pay the school attendance reinstatement fee
- Retake the Graduated Driver License steps
- Sign a second teenage affidavit for that license type
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Correct answer: Sign a second teenage affidavit for that license type

Each additional license class needs another signed teenage affidavit.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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What must applicants under 18 prove about school?
- Enrolled in a driver education class at school
- Enrolled in or already graduated from high school
- They have a passing grade average
- They have attended a driving school
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Correct answer: Enrolled in or already graduated from high school

Applicants under 18 must prove they are enrolled in or have already graduated from high school.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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What must a graduate under 18 bring as proof of school status?
- A photocopy of the diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- The original diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- A final grade card
- A school transcript
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Correct answer: The original diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Photocopies are not accepted; the original diploma or G.E.D. certificate is needed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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Outside the summer vacation months, for how long is the Certificate of Compulsory School Attendance valid after the school official signs it?
- Fifteen days
- Sixty days
- Ninety days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Thirty days

The completed form is valid only for thirty days from the date the school official signs it.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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Which of these is NOT acceptable as proof of school compliance for a driver license applicant?
- The original high school diploma
- A Certificate of Compulsory School Attendance
- Grade cards or school transcripts
- A principal's letterhead statement for an out-of-state school
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Correct answer: Grade cards or school transcripts

Grade cards and transcripts cannot be interpreted by license personnel, so they are not accepted.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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What must a home-schooled applicant provide from the local director of schools?
- A summary of the student's home-school grades and test scores for the year
- A copy of the home-school curriculum
- A ranking of the student's test scores
- A letter that the district received the annual notice of intent to home school
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Correct answer: A letter that the district received the annual notice of intent to home school

The letter comes from the director of schools in the district of the applicant's legal residence.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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What happens when a student fifteen or older drops out of school?
- Nothing happens until the student's next license renewal
- School notifies the Department, which suspends driving privileges
- Only the parents are notified
- The permit is kept for 30 more days
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Correct answer: School notifies the Department, which suspends driving privileges

The school must notify the Department of Safety, which suspends the student's driving privileges.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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A student drops out of school for the first time and loses driving privileges. How can the privilege be regained?
- By waiting until age 18
- By waiting one full year
- By returning to school
- It can never be regained
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Correct answer: By returning to school

The first time, the student may regain the privilege to drive by returning to school.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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What happens if a student drops out of school a second time?
- The student must wait until turning 18 before applying for a license again
- The student may return to school and regain driving privileges
- The student must wait one year
- The student may apply again after 90 days
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Correct answer: The student must wait until turning 18 before applying for a license again

There is no second chance; the student must wait until 18.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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Unless an exception applies, how many other passengers may an Intermediate Restricted License holder carry?
- Two
- One
- Three
- None
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Correct answer: One

Those with an intermediate license can only have 1 other passenger in the vehicle, unless an exception applies.

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 passenger allows an Intermediate Restricted driver to carry more than one passenger?
- A passenger who is 18 or older and has a valid license
- One who is 21 or older and holds a learner permit
- One who is a licensed classmate
- A passenger 21 or older with a valid, unrestricted license
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Correct answer: A passenger 21 or older with a valid, unrestricted license

An exception applies if one or more passengers is 21 or older with a valid, unrestricted license.

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 siblings may ride with an Intermediate Restricted driver as extra passengers, and when?
- Any siblings of the driver, riding at any time of the day or night
- Siblings of any age, only after 11 P.M.
- Siblings in the same house, with a parent's letter, going to and from school
- Siblings only, if the driver has a learner permit
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Correct answer: Siblings in the same house, with a parent's letter, going to and from school

Brothers, sisters, step-siblings, adopted or fostered children in the same house may ride when the driver carries a parent's letter, only for school trips.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)

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Between which hours may an Intermediate Restricted License holder not drive, unless an exception applies?
- 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.
- 10 P.M. and 6 A.M.
- 10 P.M. and 5 A.M.
- Midnight and 6 A.M.
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Correct answer: 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.

The Intermediate Restricted holder is prohibited from driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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 is accompanied after 11 P.M. by a licensed driver 21 or older. What must be true?
- Nothing more is needed; any licensed driver who is 21 or older will do
- The driver must be a licensed instructor
- The parent must ride in the vehicle too
- A parent or guardian designated that driver in writing, and the teen has it
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Correct answer: A parent or guardian designated that driver in writing, and the teen has it

The designation must be in writing and in the possession of the teen driver.

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 goes to or from a school sponsored activity after 11 P.M. What must the teen have?
- Written permission from the school principal for the event
- Written permission from a parent or guardian for that specific event
- A note from the activity coach
- No document is needed
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Correct answer: Written permission from a parent or guardian for that specific event

The teen must have written permission from a parent or guardian for the specific school activity or event.

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 drives to or from work after 11 P.M. What must the teen have?
- A letter from the employer listing the teen's work hours
- Written permission from a parent or guardian naming the workplace
- A work permit issued by the school
- A copy of the restriction card only
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Correct answer: Written permission from a parent or guardian naming the workplace

Written parental permission must identify the place of employment and authorize driving to and from work.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)

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When may an Intermediate Restricted driver drive to or from hunting or fishing during the restricted hours?
- Between 11 P.M. and 1 A.M. with a parent's note
- Between 3 A.M. and 6 A.M. with a parent's note
- At any hour with a valid fishing license
- 4 A.M. to 6 A.M. with a valid hunting or fishing license
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Correct answer: 4 A.M. to 6 A.M. with a valid hunting or fishing license

The hunting or fishing exception covers 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. and requires a valid hunting or fishing license in the driver's possession.

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 teens are not required to complete the steps of the Graduated Driver License program?
- A teen under 18 who has graduated or earned a GED
- A 17-year-old with fifty documented driving hours
- A 17-year-old with a part-time job
- A 16-year-old who has finished driver education
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Correct answer: A teen under 18 who has graduated or earned a GED

The requirements do not apply to anyone 18 or older, or anyone under 18 who has graduated or received a GED.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)

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How may a 16-year-old obtain a Class D regular driver license without the graduated steps?
- Completing an approved driver education course at school
- Holding a full-time job and a letter of permission from a parent
- Emancipation by active duty military service, marriage or court order
- Holding a learner permit for 90 days
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Correct answer: Emancipation by active duty military service, marriage or court order

A 16-year-old emancipated by active duty military service, marriage or court order may get a regular Class D license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)

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In what format are licenses issued to persons under 21 years of age?
- Horizontal format
- Vertical format
- Paper card format
- Same as adult licenses
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Correct answer: Vertical format

All licenses issued to persons under 21 are in a vertical format.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)

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Which three parts make up a Tennessee driver license examination?
- A vision screening, a knowledge test, and a road test
- A vision screening, a written essay, and a road test
- A knowledge test, a road test, and a medical exam
- A vision screening, a hearing screening, and a knowledge test
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Correct answer: A vision screening, a knowledge test, and a road test

The driver license examination consists of a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a road test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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At which Driver Service Centers are driver license tests NOT given?
- Centers in large cities
- Centers that are open on weekends
- Express service centers
- Centers that offer appointments
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Correct answer: Express service centers

Tests are given at all Driver Service Centers except the express service centers.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which weather condition prevents a road test from being given?
- Thunderstorms
- Light rain
- Moderate fog
- Light snow
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Correct answer: Thunderstorms

Road tests are given in light to moderate rain, fog or snow, but not in heavy rain, thunderstorms, thick fog and similar dangerous conditions.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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When are road tests not given during the winter months?
- Before noon
- On weekends
- In the dark
- When the temperature is below freezing
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Correct answer: In the dark

During the winter months road tests are not given in the dark.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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If you fail a driver license test, when may you take that same test again?
- After one hour
- Not on the same day
- Later the same day with a parent present
- Only after one year
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Correct answer: Not on the same day

No test may be repeated on the same day it was failed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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For which road test failure are mandatory waiting periods required?
- Failing the road test for the original issuance of a Class D license
- Failing the road test for a motorcycle license in any other class
- Failing the vision screening for the original issuance of a license
- Failing the road test for the renewal of a Class D license
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Correct answer: Failing the road test for the original issuance of a Class D license

Mandatory waiting periods apply when an applicant fails the road test for the original issuance of a Class D license.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What must you bring back when you return to take a failed test over?
- Only a copy of your failed test results
- Only your learner permit
- All of the original documents you are required to provide
- Nothing, since the Department keeps your documents
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Correct answer: All of the original documents you are required to provide

You must bring back all of the original documents required to be provided when retaking a test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which tests are required for an original Class D license?
- Knowledge and vision screening only
- Knowledge, road skills, and vision screening
- Road skills and vision screening only
- Knowledge and road skills only
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Correct answer: Knowledge, road skills, and vision screening

An original Class D license needs the full set of tests: knowledge, road skills, and vision screening.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which tests are required for an original Class PD license?
- Vision screening and road skills test
- Knowledge and road skills tests
- Vision screening, knowledge and road skills tests
- Vision screening and knowledge tests
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Correct answer: Vision screening and knowledge tests

A Class PD applicant takes the vision screening and the knowledge test, with no road test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which tests are required to get a duplicate, or to renew a license before it expires?
- Vision screening only
- Knowledge test only
- No test
- Vision screening and knowledge test
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Correct answer: No test

Duplicate and renewal transactions need no test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which tests are required to add a For-Hire endorsement?
- Vision screening and road skills test
- Vision screening and knowledge tests
- Road skills test only
- No test
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Correct answer: Vision screening and knowledge tests

Adding a For-Hire endorsement requires the vision screening and knowledge tests.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What must a new resident with a current, valid, unexpired out-of-state license complete?
- A vision screening and a knowledge test
- A knowledge test and a road skills test
- Vision screening, knowledge and road skills tests
- A vision screening only
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Correct answer: A vision screening only

A new resident whose out-of-state license is valid and not expired takes only the vision screening.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which tests must a new resident from another country take?
- Vision screening, knowledge, and road skills tests
- Vision screening only
- Vision screening and the knowledge test only
- Knowledge test only
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Correct answer: Vision screening, knowledge, and road skills tests

New residents from other countries or with no prior license take all three: vision screening, knowledge and road skills.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What is the minimum vision required in the vision screening?
- At least 20/20 in each eye individually and both eyes together
- At least 20/40 in the better eye only, whether or not corrected
- At least 20/40 in each eye individually and both eyes together
- At least 20/40 in both eyes together, but not in each eye
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Correct answer: At least 20/40 in each eye individually and both eyes together

The applicant needs at least 20/40 vision in each eye individually and in both eyes together.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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How may you meet the vision screening requirement?
- Only without glasses or contact lenses
- With or without glasses or contact lenses
- Only with contact lenses
- Only with glasses
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Correct answer: With or without glasses or contact lenses

The vision requirement may be met with or without glasses or contact lenses.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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If you cannot successfully complete the vision screening, what must you do?
- Wait one year and then retake the vision screening at the same Driver Service Center
- Bring a signed letter from a parent or guardian explaining the vision problem
- Have your family doctor sign a driving waiver that the examiner will accept
- Have an eye specialist of your choice fill out an eye statement for the Department
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Correct answer: Have an eye specialist of your choice fill out an eye statement for the Department

An applicant who cannot pass the screening must have an eye specialist of their choice complete an eye statement for the Department to evaluate.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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The knowledge test is based on information in which parts of the manual?
- Sections B and C
- Sections A and B
- Section A only
- Sections A and C
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Correct answer: Sections B and C

The multiple choice knowledge test is based on information in sections B and C of the manual.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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About what share of the knowledge test is on each of its four areas (traffic signs and signals, safe driving principles, rules of the road, and drugs and alcohol)?
- About 40% on rules of the road and 20% on each other area
- About 10% on drugs and alcohol and 30% on each other area
- About 25% each
- About 50% on signs and signals and 50% on the rest
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Correct answer: About 25% each

The test approximately splits evenly: 25% for each of the four areas.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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How are knowledge tests usually administered in Driver License Service Centers?
- By an examiner reading questions aloud
- Using computerized testing machines
- In a written format with an essay
- By telephone with an examiner
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Correct answer: Using computerized testing machines

Knowledge tests are given on computerized testing machines, and only in very limited circumstances in a written format.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What may an applicant whose first language is not English use during the knowledge test?
- A smartphone app that translates the test questions
- A pocket electronic dictionary with a translation feature
- A friend or relative who acts as an interpreter
- A translation dictionary with no notes or handwriting in it
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Correct answer: A translation dictionary with no notes or handwriting in it

A translation dictionary is allowed only if no notes or other handwriting are visible in its pages.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which of these is NOT allowed during driver license testing?
- Smart phones and electronic dictionaries
- A translation dictionary with no handwriting in it
- A sign language interpreter the Department furnishes for a deaf applicant
- Glasses worn for vision correction
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Correct answer: Smart phones and electronic dictionaries

PDAs, smart phones, electronic dictionaries and similar devices are not allowed during testing.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Who can take an oral knowledge test, given by appointment at selected centers?
- Applicants who are over age 65 and have no vision problems
- Applicants who have a learning disability or cannot read
- Applicants who have failed the written test twice in a row
- Applicants who are new residents from another state
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Correct answer: Applicants who have a learning disability or cannot read

Oral tests are available by appointment for applicants who have a learning disability or cannot read.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What is required before an applicant under age 18 can take an oral test?
- A written statement from a parent or legal guardian only
- A written statement from the applicant’s school principal
- A written statement from a licensed driving instructor
- A written statement from a physician or educational specialist
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Correct answer: A written statement from a physician or educational specialist

An applicant under 18 needs a written statement from a physician or educational specialist about a medical condition or learning disability.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What will the Department of Safety furnish if an applicant requesting an oral test is deaf?
- A certified sign language interpreter
- A written test only
- A parent or guardian as helper
- A longer time limit and no interpreter
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Correct answer: A certified sign language interpreter

For a deaf applicant, the Department furnishes a certified sign language interpreter to assist with the exam.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What is the result of any form of cheating on a required examination?
- A warning and a retest the same day
- Automatic failure and a 1-day waiting period
- Automatic failure and no re-attempt for 30 days
- Loss of the applicant’s learner permit for one year
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Correct answer: Automatic failure and no re-attempt for 30 days

Cheating means an automatic failure and no new attempt for 30 days.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which of these counts as cheating on a driver license test?
- Bringing a translation dictionary with no notes in it
- Using written notes, including notes on clothing or the body
- Turning your cell phone off before the test
- Studying the manual before you arrive
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Correct answer: Using written notes, including notes on clothing or the body

Any form of written notes, including notes on paper, clothing or the body, is a form of cheating.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Which of these counts as cheating on a driver license test?
- Asking to use a pencil provided by the testing center
- Arriving 15 minutes before the appointment
- Wearing glasses during the vision screening
- Talking during the examination, including cell phone use
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Correct answer: Talking during the examination, including cell phone use

Talking during the examination, which includes cell phone use, is listed as cheating.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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What must be done with cell phones, pagers and text messaging devices during written and road test administration?
- They must be turned off
- They may be used on silent mode
- They may be used only by the examiner’s permission
- They must be left on to receive appointment notices
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Correct answer: They must be turned off

All cell phones, pagers and text messaging devices must be turned off during both the written and road tests.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)

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Why is the date and information on knowledge test failures keyed into the Driver License computer system?
- So the failure is printed on your license
- So all locations are aware of prior test dates and scores
- So the failure can be removed from the record after one year
- So only the same center can give the retest
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Correct answer: So all locations are aware of prior test dates and scores

The information is entered so that all locations know the applicant’s prior test dates and scores.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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How far in advance can you make a road test appointment?
- Up to 7 days
- Up to 15 days
- Up to 90 days
- Up to 45 days
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Correct answer: Up to 45 days

Appointments can be made up to 45 days before the desired test date.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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What happens if you arrive for your road test appointment and have not passed the knowledge test?
- Your appointment will be canceled
- You take the knowledge test first, then the road test
- You take the road test and the knowledge test is waived
- Your appointment is moved to the same time next day
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Correct answer: Your appointment will be canceled

You must have passed the required knowledge test before the road test appointment, or the appointment is canceled.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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If you do not already have a valid Tennessee learner permit, what must you bring to your road test appointment?
- A letter from your school
- A signed note from your employer
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
- A copy of your vehicle insurance premium receipts
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Correct answer: Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Without a valid Tennessee learner permit, you must bring proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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How early should you plan to arrive at the Driver License Service Center for your road test appointment?
- At least 5 minutes before
- At least 15 minutes before
- At least 45 minutes before
- At least 1 hour before
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Correct answer: At least 15 minutes before

Arriving at least 15 minutes early allows time for paperwork processing and review of your documents.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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Who must provide the vehicle used for the road test?
- The applicant
- The Driver Service Center
- The examiner
- A driving school selected by the Department
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Correct answer: The applicant

You must provide your own vehicle with all the required equipment and safety features.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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How many items must applicants be able to demonstrate their ability to use in the pre-trip vehicle inspection?
- Three
- Five
- Eight
- Twelve
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Correct answer: Eight

Applicants are asked to demonstrate their ability to use each of eight listed items.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)

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Who is allowed in the vehicle during the driving test?
- You, the examiner, and one parent or guardian as an observer
- Only you and the examiner (or other authorized personnel)
- You, the examiner, and your driving instructor if you ask
- You, the examiner, and a licensed adult of your choice
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Correct answer: Only you and the examiner (or other authorized personnel)

The only people allowed in the vehicle are the applicant and the examiner or other authorized personnel.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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What does the manual say about animals in the vehicle during the driving test?
- Only small animals in carriers may be in the vehicle
- Service animals only
- One pet may ride in the back seat
- No animal may be in the vehicle
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Correct answer: No animal may be in the vehicle

No animal may be in the vehicle during the driving test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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What will you not be asked to do during the driving test?
- Anything illegal
- Signal before a turn
- Change lanes
- Back up
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Correct answer: Anything illegal

The examiner gives directions and you will not be asked to do anything illegal.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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When the examiner observes how you prepare to drive, what are they checking?
- Whether you have adjusted the radio, the seat heater, and the climate controls
- Whether you have cleaned the vehicle inside and out and washed the windows
- Whether you checked mirrors, fastened your safety belt, and turned on needed lights or wipers
- Whether you have told the examiner your route and your planned stops
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Correct answer: Whether you checked mirrors, fastened your safety belt, and turned on needed lights or wipers

How you prepare to drive includes checking mirrors, fastening the safety belt and turning on any lights or wipers you need.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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At intersections, which way does the examiner check that you look for approaching vehicles?
- Left only
- Both left and right
- Right only
- Straight ahead only
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Correct answer: Both left and right

The examiner asks whether you look both left and right for approaching vehicles.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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When you back up, which of these does the examiner check?
- Whether you rely only on the rearview mirror
- Whether you back up with the headlights on
- Whether you back up at the posted speed limit
- Whether you look over your shoulder
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Correct answer: Whether you look over your shoulder

The examiner checks whether you look over your shoulder, back in a straight line, and turn safely while backing.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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When the examiner checks how you communicate to other drivers, what do they ask about slowing down?
- Whether you slow down as early as it is safe to do so
- Whether you slow down only at the last moment
- Whether you slow down only when the light turns yellow
- Whether you slow down only for marked crosswalks
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Correct answer: Whether you slow down as early as it is safe to do so

The examiner asks whether you slow down as early as it is safe, rather than catching other drivers by surprise.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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Which of these will fail you immediately on the road test?
- Checking your mirrors before starting
- Arriving 15 minutes early
- Contributing to an accident
- Asking the examiner to repeat a direction
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Correct answer: Contributing to an accident

Violating any traffic law, refusing to follow directions, any dangerous action, or contributing to an accident causes immediate failure.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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What does the examiner do upon completion of the driving test if you do not pass?
- Gives you the same test again immediately on the same day with a new examiner
- Advises you of your errors, how to correct them, and what maneuvers to practice
- Gives you a written list of local driving schools you must attend
- Tells you only that you failed and sends you home without any explanation
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Correct answer: Advises you of your errors, how to correct them, and what maneuvers to practice

The examiner explains your errors, how to correct them, and which maneuvers to practice.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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What is the highest number of errors/points on the road test that still earns a PASS with no re-test needed?
- 9
- 12
- 15
- 6
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Correct answer: 6

The retest table shows that 1 to 6 errors/points is a pass with no re-test needed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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After 7 to 9 errors on the road test, how long is the mandatory practice time before a retest?
- The next day
- Seven days
- Fourteen days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: The next day

7 to 9 errors/points means a retest after the next (1) day.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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After 10 to 12 errors on the road test, how long is the mandatory practice time before a retest?
- The next day
- Fourteen days
- Seven days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Seven days

10 to 12 errors/points means a retest after seven (7) days.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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After 13 to 15 errors on the road test, how long is the mandatory practice time before a retest?
- The next day
- Fourteen days
- Seven days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Fourteen days

13 to 15 errors/points means a retest after fourteen (14) days.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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After 16 or more errors on the road test, or an automatic failure, how long is the mandatory practice time before a retest?
- The next day
- Seven days
- Fourteen days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Thirty days

16 or more errors/points, or an automatic failure, means a retest after thirty (30) days.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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If you do not pass the road test on a second or later attempt, which guidelines set the wait before the next retest?
- The same retesting guidelines apply again
- A flat 90-day wait applies
- No waiting period applies after the first retest
- The wait is chosen by the examiner
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Correct answer: The same retesting guidelines apply again

The retesting guidelines also apply to the wait times between additional re-testing opportunities.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)

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What must be current on the vehicle you bring for the road test, according to the testing tips?
- The vehicle’s paint color
- The vehicle’s tire tread depth report
- The vehicle registration
- The vehicle’s service records
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Correct answer: The vehicle registration

The tips say all safety equipment must work and the vehicle registration must also be current.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)

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About how long do road tests average?
- 5-10 minutes
- 20-25 minutes
- 45-60 minutes
- 90 minutes
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Correct answer: 20-25 minutes

Road tests average 20-25 minutes.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)

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Teenagers 15 to 17 who must take a written test can take it online under the supervision of whom?
- A driver education teacher at a school
- Any licensed driver who is over age 21
- A professional driving school instructor
- A proctor who is a parent or legal guardian
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Correct answer: A proctor who is a parent or legal guardian

The online test is taken under a proctor’s supervision, a parent or legal guardian.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)

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The manual tells parents to review Section C-4 for what useful item to help teens learn to drive?
- A list of approved driving schools
- A driving experience log
- A road test score sheet
- A practice knowledge test
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Correct answer: A driving experience log

Section C-4 provides helpful information plus a driving experience log recommended by many parents and safety advocate groups.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)

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Rolling stops are grounds for what, according to the manual?
- A warning only, with no ticket
- Losing your license on the first offense
- A fine paid by the car's owner only
- A traffic ticket and failing the road test
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Correct answer: A traffic ticket and failing the road test

The manual states that rolling stops are grounds for a traffic ticket and for failing the road test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)

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Which maneuver does the manual say most often causes new drivers to fail the driving skills test?
- Backing
- Changing lanes
- Turning left at an intersection
- Stopping at a stop sign
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Correct answer: Backing

Backing is a small part of the skills test, but it is the maneuver that most often makes new drivers fail it.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)

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Before a Tennessee driver license is issued, the Problem Driver Pointer System is used to search which record?
- The National Driver Register
- The state vehicle registration file
- The county voter registration list
- The local police crash files
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Correct answer: The National Driver Register

The Problem Driver Pointer System searches the National Driver Register, which holds information on problem drivers reported by all U.S. jurisdictions, before a license is issued.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)

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You apply to renew your Tennessee license, but records show you have a problem in another state. What happens?
- Tennessee issues the license and mails a warning later
- Tennessee issues a license limited to daytime driving
- Tennessee cannot issue the license until the matter is resolved
- Tennessee issues a one-year temporary license only
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Correct answer: Tennessee cannot issue the license until the matter is resolved

If you have an unresolved problem in another state, Tennessee cannot issue you a license, whether it is a first license or a renewal.

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 get specific information about what another state reported to the Problem Driver Pointer System?
- From any Tennessee Driver Service Center
- From the other state that reported the problem
- From the Tennessee Highway Patrol
- From the county clerk where you live
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Correct answer: From the other state that reported the problem

Tennessee only knows that the other state reported a problem, so you must contact that state for the details.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)

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If you have a new address, within how many days must you report it to the Department of Safety?
- Three days
- Thirty days
- Sixty days
- Ten days
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Correct answer: Ten days

The manual requires reporting a new address to the Department of Safety within ten days of the change.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)

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When the Department learns a driver's ability is affected by a physical or mental disorder, within how many days of notification must the driver submit a medical report?
- 10 days
- 20 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days

The driver must submit a medical report from a medical doctor within thirty days of notification.

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 happens to the driving privilege if the medical report on a driver with a physical or mental disorder is unfavorable?
- It is suspended until the condition improves
- It is canceled permanently with no appeal
- It is restricted to daytime driving only
- Nothing, until the next license renewal
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Correct answer: It is suspended until the condition improves

If the report is unfavorable, the driving privilege is suspended until the condition improves.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)

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If there is information that a driver's ability to drive safely is questionable, the driver may be directed to:
- Surrender the license for one year
- Take a complete or partial driver examination
- Retake only the vision screening at home
- Pay a fine and attend traffic school
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Correct answer: Take a complete or partial driver examination

The driver may be told to report to the nearest Driver Service Center for a complete or partial driver examination, and restrictions may be placed on the 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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What happens if a driver fails to respond in time to a request for a medical report or driver license examination?
- The driver is given 90 more days
- A warning letter is mailed each year
- The license is automatically renewed
- The driving privilege is suspended
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Correct answer: The driving privilege is suspended

Failing to respond within the prescribed time results in suspension until a satisfactory medical report is submitted or the required tests are passed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 88 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 88)

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According to the manual, when does learning about driving laws and safe driving practices end?
- It never ends; you must keep learning throughout your driving life
- It ends once you pass the road test and receive your license
- It ends when you move up to the Intermediate Unrestricted License
- It ends after your first year of driving without a crash
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Correct answer: It never ends; you must keep learning throughout your driving life

The manual says learning about laws and safe practices does not stop when you get your license; it is your responsibility to keep up for as long as you drive.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)

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Why does the manual say new drivers should review the manual frequently?
- It takes practice and experience to turn rules into safe habits
- The traffic laws in the manual change every week
- The manual must be reviewed before each license renewal
- Reviewing it replaces the need for any practice on the road
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Correct answer: It takes practice and experience to turn rules into safe habits

New drivers need practice and experience to turn written rules into safe habits, so reviewing the manual often helps.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)

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Which three components of the highway transportation system must be considered when driving?
- Driver, passengers and weather
- Driver, vehicle and road
- Vehicle, road and traffic signals
- Driver, road signs and speed
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Correct answer: Driver, vehicle and road

The three components are the driver, the vehicle and the road.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)

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According to the manual, what is the single most common cause of traffic crashes?
- Human error
- Vehicle failure
- Bad weather
- Poor road design
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Correct answer: Human error

Human error is the single most common cause of traffic crashes.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)

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According to the manual, in which kind of weather do most accidents happen?
- Snow
- Clear weather
- Rain
- Fog
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Correct answer: Clear weather

The manual says most accidents happen in clear weather, so pretty days can be deadly too.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)

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What does the manual say good drivers do when they move to a new state?
- Drive on the old license until it expires
- Study the manual only if a test is required
- Study that state’s manual, whether or not a test is required to transfer the license
- Rely on the rules they learned in their first state, since they stay the same
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Correct answer: Study that state’s manual, whether or not a test is required to transfer the license

Good drivers study the manual for any new state they move to even when no test is required.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 102 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 102)

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What license or endorsement does the manual say is needed to operate a 15-passenger van in Tennessee?
- A special passenger-van endorsement
- A separate van-driver permit
- No special endorsement or license
- A special restricted license
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Correct answer: No special endorsement or license

The manual states that no special endorsements or licenses are needed.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)

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What does the manual say is the most important thing you can do when trying to teach someone how to drive?
- Drive safely yourself
- Give directions in a loud voice
- Let the learner drive on interstates first
- Teach only in the evening hours
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Correct answer: Drive safely yourself

A new driver watches closely and copies what you do, so your own safe driving is the most important lesson.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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How long must a person under age 18 hold a learner permit before they can be road tested, according to the manual?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 180 days

The manual says people under eighteen must hold a learner permit for 180 days and qualify under the GDL program before a road test.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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What does the manual say you should do before each practice session with a new driver?
- Drive at random to give the learner variety
- Decide where to go and what you are going to do
- Let the learner choose any road they like
- Plan nothing so the learner stays relaxed
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Correct answer: Decide where to go and what you are going to do

Planning each session ahead matters because random driving can be dangerous for a novice.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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Before a new driver ventures into traffic for practice, what should the driver have?
- A full year of passenger experience
- A written test score of 100 percent
- A commercial license
- Good coordination with the hands and feet
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Correct answer: Good coordination with the hands and feet

The manual says the learner should have good hand and foot coordination so they do not hit the wrong pedal in a panic.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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What should the first lessons with a new driver concentrate on?
- Simply gaining control of the vehicle
- Driving on an interstate highway
- Parallel parking between two cars
- Driving in heavy traffic
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Correct answer: Simply gaining control of the vehicle

The manual says first lessons should focus on gaining control of the vehicle, with later lessons getting more challenging.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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In the manual's suggested approach, where should Phase One practice take place?
- On a quiet residential street with very little traffic
- On a multi-lane highway during light traffic
- A large deserted parking lot, away from traffic
- In a busy downtown area with many intersections
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Correct answer: A large deserted parking lot, away from traffic

Phase One has the beginner practice vehicle control in a safe place like a large empty parking lot.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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Which skill does the manual list for Phase One practice?
- Parallel parking between two parked cars
- Buckling up and adjusting the seat and mirrors
- Driving on interstates in heavy traffic
- Driving at night in bad weather
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Correct answer: Buckling up and adjusting the seat and mirrors

Phase One starts with the basics: buckling up, adjusting the seat and mirrors, and using the controls.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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In the manual's suggested approach, where is Phase Two practice done?
- In a large deserted parking lot
- On an interstate
- In heavy traffic downtown
- In a quiet residential area
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Correct answer: In a quiet residential area

Phase Two moves the driver from the parking lot to a quiet residential area.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)

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Which skill does the manual first add in Phase Two?
- Pulling into traffic and simple intersections
- Parallel parking and uphill or downhill parking
- U-turns and quick stops to simulate emergencies
- Driving on high-speed interstates at night
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Correct answer: Pulling into traffic and simple intersections

Phase Two adds pulling into traffic, simple intersections, lane position, safe following distances and easy lane changes.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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Which skill does the manual first add in Phase Three, when the new driver is taken into heavier traffic?
- Easy lane changes
- Parallel parking and up/down hill parking
- Buckling up and adjusting mirrors
- Pulling into traffic from a quiet street
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Correct answer: Parallel parking and up/down hill parking

Phase Three adds parallel and hill parking, multiple turn lane intersections, U-turns and quick stops.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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Which practice does the manual suggest for Phase Four?
- Practicing in a large deserted parking lot only
- Skipping night driving until after licensing
- Driving only in good weather
- Driving on high-speed multi-lane highways or interstates
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Correct answer: Driving on high-speed multi-lane highways or interstates

Phase Four has the driver practice in challenging conditions such as highways, weather, night driving and heavy city traffic.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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What does the manual say about giving directions to a new driver?
- Give directions well in advance and use the same terms each time
- Give directions at the last moment so the learner stays alert
- Use different terms so the learner learns more words
- Give no directions during practice
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Correct answer: Give directions well in advance and use the same terms each time

Clear, early directions with consistent words (not "accelerator" one time and "gas pedal" the next) help the learner.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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Why does the manual say not to overload a new driver with everything at once?
- Beginners should never practice turns in early sessions
- Turns are not part of the road test
- A simple right turn already involves several steps
- A beginner only needs to practice right turns
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Correct answer: A simple right turn already involves several steps

Even a simple right turn involves several steps, so the manual advises starting in calmer traffic.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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How should you respond when a new driver makes a mistake during a practice session?
- With loud corrections after each error
- Calmly, without yelling and fussing over every mistake
- By taking over the controls every time
- By ignoring all mistakes until the session ends
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Correct answer: Calmly, without yelling and fussing over every mistake

The manual says yelling and fussing erodes the learner's confidence and makes performance difficult.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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Why does the manual tell you to be sparing in your comments during practice?
- The learner cannot hear you while driving
- Comments are against the law while a vehicle moves
- The examiner will later grade your comments
- Everything you say is also a distraction for the driver
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Correct answer: Everything you say is also a distraction for the driver

Remember that your talking distracts the driver, so keep your comments few.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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After a major mistake during practice, when should you stop to discuss it?
- As soon as you can, while the mistake is fresh
- Only at the end of the week, after several sessions
- Only after the learner has driven all the way home
- Never; the learner should work it out alone
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Correct answer: As soon as you can, while the mistake is fresh

Stopping soon lets you talk about what happened and what the safest response should be.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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The manual says safety researchers have found that more supervised miles before driving alone leads to what?
- More traffic tickets
- Shorter road tests
- Fewer accidents
- Higher insurance costs
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Correct answer: Fewer accidents

Researchers found that the more supervised miles new drivers have before driving alone, the fewer accidents they have.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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How many hours of driving does Tennessee's GDL program require minors to drive before they can move up to the Intermediate license level?
- 10 hours
- 25 hours
- 100 hours
- 50 hours
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Correct answer: 50 hours

Tennessee's GDL program requires 50 hours of driving by minors before they can move up to the Intermediate license level.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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Which two areas does Tennessee's GDL program place restrictions on for new teen drivers, according to the manual?
- Night driving and carrying a group of young people
- Highway driving and driving during heavy rainfall
- Driving to school and driving to a part-time job
- Weekend driving and driving on public holidays
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Correct answer: Night driving and carrying a group of young people

The manual says some of the worst accidents occur at night and with a group of young people in the car, so the GDL program restricts these two areas.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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What does the manual say about a driving "contract" between parents and a new driver?
- It must be written and signed before the road test
- It must be filed with the Department of Safety
- It is up to you whether it is written or just discussed
- It is required before an Intermediate license is issued
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Correct answer: It is up to you whether it is written or just discussed

The manual suggests a contract as an option and leaves it to the family to write it down or just discuss it.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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According to the manual, what is the novice driver's biggest enemy?
- Being too cautious when driving at night
- The complacency that comes from early success
- Driving on roads with little traffic
- Too much supervised practice
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Correct answer: The complacency that comes from early success

Early success can make a new driver complacent, so mentors should help them keep building skills after licensing.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)

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Who is responsible for educating and teaching a child to drive, since the license examiner only evaluates competence?
- The license examiner who tested the driver
- The Driver Service Center that gave the test
- The school the child attends
- The parents or concerned mentor
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Correct answer: The parents or concerned mentor

The examiner can evaluate competence, but teaching a young driver is the job of the parents or mentor, who should keep monitoring after licensing.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 118 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 118)

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What does the manual say about monitoring a teen's driving after the license is issued?
- It is wise to keep monitoring the teen's driving
- Monitoring should stop once the license is issued
- Monitoring is the examiner's job after licensing
- Monitoring is only needed after a crash
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Correct answer: It is wise to keep monitoring the teen's driving

Passing the test does not guarantee safe habits later, so the manual says to keep monitoring even after the license is issued.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 118 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 118)

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Who signs the certificate confirming that a teen driver has completed the required hours of behind-the-wheel experience, according to the driving log?
- The teen driver alone, without any other person
- Any licensed driver who lives in the household
- The parent, guardian or a driving instructor
- A Driver Service Center clerk at the time of the test
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Correct answer: The parent, guardian or a driving instructor

The driving log says the certificate is signed by the parent, guardian or certified driving instructor.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 119 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 119)

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According to the driving log, how many hours of night-time driving must the 50 hours of experience include at minimum?
- Two hours
- Ten hours
- Twenty hours
- Thirty hours
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Correct answer: Ten hours

The driving log says the 50 hours of experience must include at least ten hours of night-time driving.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 119 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 119)

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Is the Graduated Driver License driving log required to be submitted to the Driver License Office before road testing?
- Yes, it must be submitted when you take the road test
- Yes, it must be notarized before the road test
- Yes, but only for drivers who are over 16 years old
- No, it is only provided as a convenience to track the hours
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Correct answer: No, it is only provided as a convenience to track the hours

The driving log says it is a convenience tool for the teen and parent and is not required to be submitted before road testing.

Source: ⁨Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing)⁩, page 119 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 119)

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Tennessee: Licensing basics

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Licensing basics — Proof of Identity and Legal Presence

Licensing basics — Name Changes, Residency and Social Security

Licensing basics — Renewals, Military Licenses and Duplicates

Licensing basics — New and Returning Residents

Licensing basics — Graduated Driver License Program Steps

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Licensing basics — Additional Documentation for Minors

Licensing basics — Required Tests, Vision and Appointments

Licensing basics — Knowledge Test, Retakes and Cheating

Licensing basics — The Road Test: Rules, Scoring and Failure

Licensing basics — Driving Responsibilities, Records and Address

Licensing basics — Teaching a New Driver

All 299 Licensing basics questions with answers

A new resident with a valid out-of-state license must apply for a Tennessee license if they live in Tennessee longer than how long?

Which of these, by itself, requires a person who has just moved to Tennessee with a valid out-of-state license to apply for a Tennessee license?

A person who moves to Tennessee with a valid license must apply for a Tennessee license if they would otherwise qualify as what?

Which vehicle weighing under 26,000 pounds can NOT be operated with a Class D license?

A vehicle under 26,000 pounds that is designed to seat at least how many people, including the driver, can no longer be operated with a Class D license?

What is the minimum age to qualify for a Class D license?

Which tests must you pass to qualify for a Class D license?

What must a Class D applicant under age 18 meet in addition to the standard requirements?

What must be added to the Class D license of a person whose main job is to drive or transport people or property in a Class D vehicle?

Which person's job requires the For-Hire endorsement?

Why might an employer require a driver to get the For-Hire endorsement even when the law does not?

What is the usual minimum age to apply for the For-Hire endorsement, unless the vehicle belongs to the applicant's family business?

At what age can a person apply for the For-Hire endorsement to make deliveries exclusively for the family business that owns the vehicle?

How much unrestricted driving experience must an applicant for the For-Hire endorsement have?

The knowledge test for the For-Hire endorsement uses information from which part of the manual?

What does the abbreviation GVWR stand for in the license class descriptions?

What does the abbreviation GCWR stand for in the license class descriptions?

A Class P license is issued as what?

Which license is required for a driver who wants to operate both a motorcycle and a Class D vehicle?

Which type of vehicle can NOT be used for the road test?

A person holds a valid Class A, B, or C commercial license. What does the manual say about driving a Class D vehicle?

A commercial driver also wants to operate a motorcycle. What license would be needed?

What is the minimum age to obtain a Class PD license?

Which tests must you pass to obtain a Class PD license?

A driver with a Class PD license may operate an automobile only when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least how old?

Where must the licensed driver accompanying a Class PD driver sit?

What is required to exchange a Class PD license for a Class D license?

If you are younger than 18, how long must you have held a valid Class PD before exchanging it for a Class D license?

A Class PD driver applying for an Intermediate Class D license does not need to repeat the knowledge test unless the permit expired more than how long before the driving skills test?

What is the youngest age at which a hardship license (Class H) may be issued?

In what circumstances is a hardship (Class H) license issued?

Where is proof of hardship mailed when applying for a hardship license?

A hardship applicant wants to drive a Class M vehicle. What must the applicant take in addition to the Class D knowledge test?

When is the Class H hardship license valid?

A hardship license holder at least how old gets the same privileges as a Class PD holder when accompanied by the responsible adults listed for the Class PD?

At what age does a hardship license expire, regardless of the age at approval?

You are approved for a hardship license and it is less than 6 months until your 16th birthday. What must you renew when your hardship license expires?

A person approved for a hardship license less than 6 months before turning 16 must hold the learner permit until reaching a total of how much driving experience between the two license types?

Which statement about an identification-only (“ID Only”) license is true?

What testing is done for an identification-only (“ID Only”) license?

Identification-only licenses are available to which people?

When an applicant for an identification-only license is under 18, what must a responsible adult do at the time of application?

Which children may obtain identification-only licenses as a service to Tennessee residents?

Who may be issued an “Expiring Identification License”?

An identification-license applicant who has never been issued a Social Security number must complete what?

What must an applicant for a permanent identification license submit, in addition to proof of identification?

If you do not have your license with you while driving, what range of fine may you receive?

Not having your driver license in your possession while driving is what kind of offense?

Which of these people is not required to have a Tennessee driver license?

Which operator is not required to have a Tennessee driver license?

Which non-Tennessee residents are not required to have a Tennessee driver license?

Non-U.S. citizens in managerial or technical positions in Tennessee may operate vehicles with a valid license from another country for how long before they must apply for a Tennessee license?

A student in an approved driver training course does not need a license when accompanied by whom?

Who is not eligible for a Tennessee driver license?

Who determines whether a mental or physical disability makes an applicant unable to operate a motor vehicle safely, making the applicant not eligible?

Which person under age 18 is not eligible for a driver license?

What can an applicant who cannot provide the required proof of citizenship, lawful permanent residency or temporary legal presence get?

To whom are Temporary Driver Licenses (TDL) issued?

Temporary Driver License class types are preceded by which letter?

How is a Temporary Identification License (TID) shown on the card?

What is the maximum length of time a Temporary Identification License (TID) can be issued?