Tennessee: Licensing basics — Required Tests, Vision and Appointments Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which three parts make up a Tennessee driver license examination?” · “Which tests are required to add a For-Hire endorsement?”
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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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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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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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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 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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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)