Tennessee Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21, in the seat beside the learner

A learner permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 and sitting in the seat beside them.

Source: Section A-1: Your License

Correct answer: 180 days

Under the graduated license program you must hold the learner permit for 180 days before moving up to the Intermediate Restricted License.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: 50 hours, including 10 at night

A parent, legal guardian or licensed driving instructor must certify on form SF-1256 that the teen has 50 hours of driving experience, 10 of them at night.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: 16, after passing the road test

You must be 16 and pass the driving skills (road) test to get the Intermediate Restricted License.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

A learner permit holder must drive with a licensed adult 21 or older in the front seat and may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Intermediate Restricted drivers are prohibited from driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless they meet an exception such as being with a parent or driving to or from work with written permission.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: One, unless an exception applies

An Intermediate Restricted driver may have only one other passenger unless an exception applies, such as a passenger 21 or older with a valid unrestricted license.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: With written parental permission naming the workplace

Driving to or from work during restricted hours is allowed when the teen carries written permission from a parent or guardian identifying the place of employment.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: At least one year

Teens must hold the Intermediate Restricted License for a minimum of one year and be at least 17 before applying for the unrestricted level.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: Six or more points, an at-fault crash, or a 2nd seat belt violation

A teen becomes ineligible for the unrestricted level for an extra 90 days after six or more points, contributing to a crash, or a second seat belt conviction.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: Completing an approved driver education class

If a teen gets a second moving violation on the Intermediate Restricted License, an approved driver education class must be completed before the unrestricted license is issued.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: The license is revoked; only a learner permit until age 18

A forged or fraudulent letter leads to revocation of the Intermediate Restricted License, and only a learner permit is issued until the driver turns 18.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: At 18, or on graduating high school or getting a GED, whichever is first

You may obtain a regular Class D license at 18 or when you graduate from high school or receive a GED, whichever comes sooner.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: The driver and the passengers

At the learner and Intermediate Restricted levels, the driver and passengers must all wear safety belts.

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)

Correct answer: A 17-year-old who has already earned a GED

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

Source: Section A-3: Intermediate Licenses for Drivers Under 18 (Graduated License)