Tennessee Permit Test Study Guide
Every key concept from the official handbook, organized by topic.
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)
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