Tennessee Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Tennessee permit-test facts: Questions: 30 questions for the online test (ages 15-17; the source does not state whether an in-center format differs); To pass: 80% minimum (online test); Minimum age: 15 years old; online test eligibility is ages 15-17; Fee: PD learner permit total: $10.50 under 18; $5.50 age 18+; Re-takes: Online applicants may take the test a maximum of 2 times and must wait 24 hours after a failure; Official handbook: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 30 questions for the online test (ages 15-17; the source does not state whether an in-center format differs) | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 80% minimum (online test) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years old; online test eligibility is ages 15-17 | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | PD learner permit total: $10.50 under 18; $5.50 age 18+ | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Online applicants may take the test a maximum of 2 times and must wait 24 hours after a failure | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Tennessee means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.