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Tennessee’s graduated licensing pages spell out the learner-permit clock, supervision, and night restrictions. DriveReady converts the Tennessee manual into passenger-car practice on GDL milestones, seat belts, signs, and defensive driving.
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Tennessee learner-permit applicants must be 15 and pass standard written exams and vision screening.
A learner permit requires a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat and prohibits driving 10 p.m.–6 a.m.
The permit must be held 180 days before moving to the intermediate restricted step.
Requirements can depend on your age, license history, and permit type. Check Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's permit information before making an appointment.
A few Tennessee questions.
These original practice questions include explanations and source links. They are not official exam questions.
01What is the Tennessee learner-permit night restriction?
- A. No driving only at noon
- B. No driving 10 p.m.–6 a.m.
- C. No restriction
- D. No driving 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Answer: No driving 10 p.m.–6 a.m.
Tennessee’s GDL page prohibits learner-permit driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Read the official source02Who must ride in front with a Tennessee learner-permit holder?
- A. No supervisor
- B. A licensed driver at least 21
- C. A driver in another vehicle
- D. Any passenger age 16
Answer: A licensed driver at least 21
Tennessee requires a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat.
Read the official source03How long must a Tennessee learner permit be held before the intermediate restricted stage?
- A. 180 days
- B. Two years
- C. 30 days
- D. 90 days
Answer: 180 days
The Tennessee Department of Safety says the learner permit must be held for 180 days.
Read the official source04A Tennessee learner holder is 15 with a licensed 21-year-old beside them. At 10:30 p.m., may the teen drive?
- A. No; learner window is 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
- B. There is no such requirement
- C. Only if the trip is on an interstate
- D. No; the opposite rule applies
Answer: No; learner window is 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Tennessee prohibits learner-permit driving 10 p.m.–6 a.m., even with the required supervisor.
Read the official source05Before a Tennessee under-18 driver can be road tested, what permit milestone applies?
- A. There is no such requirement
- B. Only if the trip is on an interstate
- C. Permit held 180 days and GDL requirements met
- D. No; the opposite rule applies
Answer: Permit held 180 days and GDL requirements met
Tennessee GDL materials require 180 days with the learner permit before road testing under 18.
Read the official sourceWhat to expect from practice
Does this match the official Tennessee test?
Our exam-style sessions use a mixed practice set with feedback held until the end. They do not reproduce the official test, its question pool, or every possible rule. Study the complete state handbook as well.
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Your progress reflects answers submitted here, including the topics you have practiced and your latest answer to each question. It is a study aid, not a validated probability of passing.
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