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Sample Driving Test TN 2021

(From the 2021 Tennessee driver handbook)

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	30
Passing score:	24

Directions: To apply for a new driver's license (Tennessee), you need to pass the DMV TN driver's test successfully. On this page you can train online and check your knowledge with a sample DMV test. Each question is displayed along with several possible answers. You must answer the majority of the questions correctly to pass the test. If you fail the driving test for license, you may return the next day for a second effort.

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1.

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.
Turn off the radio.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Explanation ▾

Always be aware of what is happening around your vehicle. Constantly observing your surroundings to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle will help you see problems that may require you to change speed or roadway position.

2.

It is illegal to make a U-turn near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:

Make the turn within 30 seconds.
See at least 500 feet in each direction.
Drive on the shoulder of the road.

Explanation ▾

It is illegal to make a U-turn in any location where you cannot clearly see potential traffic for at least 500 feet in both directions.

3.

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.
Only when you are slowing down.

Explanation ▾

When driving, do not develop a fixed stare. Frequently check your rearview mirrors so you know the positions of vehicles near you.

4.

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Explanation ▾

When driving under snowy or icy conditions, you should make speed and directional changes gradually. Never use cruise control when driving on snow or ice because your tires may lose contact with the road and you will lose control of your vehicle.

5.

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Helps you stop faster.
Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.
Keeps the brakes from freezing.

Explanation ▾

Continuous hard braking on snow and ice can result in the locking of the front brake, causing a loss of steering. To avoid the need for excessive braking, make sure to maintain an appropriate speed for conditions.

6.

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane moving in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

Get you to your destination much more quickly and safely.
Increase your chances of an collision.
Help prevent traffic congestion.

Explanation ▾

You should avoid passing other vehicles on two-lane roads. Every time you pass a vehicle, your odds of being in a collision increase.

7.

Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine
Eating foods high in fat
Time

Explanation ▾

The only way to sober up after drinking alcohol is to allow time for your body to eliminate the alcohol in your system. Nothing you can do, including eating and drinking, can accelerate this process.

8.

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.
Avoid the puddle if possible.
Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

Explanation ▾

To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, avoid especially slippery areas, such as ice patches, wet leaves, oil, or deep puddles. The safest surface for driving is a dry, solid surface.

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