Tennessee: Licensing basics — Additional Documentation for Minors Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How recently must the school attendance proof for an applicant under 18 be signed and dated?” · “What must a graduate under 18 bring as proof of school status?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual" (March 2025 printing), Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
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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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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)