Free Tennessee TDOSHS Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 2 2026
This Practice Test 2 is modeled on the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Driver Services Division) (TDOSHS) written knowledge exam, which has 30 questions; to pass you need 24 of 30 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the TDOSHS tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
When entering a highway from an on-ramp, who has the right of way?
What's on the Tennessee Practice Test 2
The real Tennessee knowledge test has 30 questions, and to pass you need 24 of 30 correct (80%). Practice Test 2 is a 25-question set drawn from 47 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 17
- Traffic laws 11
- Right of way 5
- Safe driving 5
- Parking 3
- Speed limits 2
- Alcohol & drugs 2
- Vehicle equipment 1
- Emergencies 1
47 questions in the pool, 10 of them written specifically for Tennessee. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
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1. Signs warn that a lane closes ahead in a Tennessee work zone. According to the Tennessee manual, when should you merge?
- A. At the very last cone
- B. As soon as you safely can (correct)
- C. Only when a flagger waves
- D. After passing the workers
Why: The Tennessee manual tells drivers to move to the correct lane at the first notice of a work zone. A driver who waits to merge at the last chance can be ticketed and blamed for a crash.
Source: official Tennessee driver handbook, p.112 (PDF p.126), Sharing the Road with Highway Work Zones
2. What is the maximum speed limit on Tennessee interstate highways?
- A. 70 mph (correct)
- B. 65 mph
- C. 75 mph
- D. 80 mph
Why: Tennessee law sets a maximum of 70 mph on interstate highways, posted on most rural sections. Urban interstates may be as low as 55 mph. Always obey the posted limit.
Source: official Tennessee driver handbook, PDF p.61, Tennessee Speed Laws - Interstate Speed Limits
3. A sign reading 'YIELD' requires you to:
- A. Always come to a full stop first
- B. Slow down, give way, and stop if needed (correct)
- C. Go first - other drivers must yield to you
- D. Merge at the same speed as traffic
Why: A yield sign requires you to slow down and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians. You must stop if necessary, but a full stop is not always required when the way is clear.
4. What does a flashing red light mean?
- A. Slow down and proceed with caution
- B. Stop, then go when it is safe (correct)
- C. Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- D. Yield, but stop only if cars are coming
Why: A flashing red light must be treated exactly like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.
5. An angry driver is tailgating you, honking and making rude gestures. What is the best response?
- A. Tap your brakes to make the driver back off
- B. Gesture back so the driver knows you are upset
- C. Speed up to stay ahead of the angry driver
- D. Avoid eye contact and let the driver get by (correct)
Why: Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and move out of the way so the situation does not get worse.
6. A yellow sign with a black arrow bending at a 90-degree angle indicates:
- A. A gentle curve
- B. A sharp turn ahead (correct)
- C. A side road ahead
- D. A lane shift ahead
Why: A sharp-angle arrow warns of a sharp turn (not a gentle curve) ahead. Slow down significantly before the turn - the recommended speed is often posted below.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.07 Paragraph 02
More Tennessee facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Tennessee permit practice test page.
Tennessee TDOSHS Test Info
- Questions on real test
- 30
- Passing score
- 80%
- Correct needed
- 24 of 30 correct (80%)
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Testing agency
- Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Driver Services Division)
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Tennessee Practice Test 2 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your TDOSHS exam.