Free Tennessee TDOSHS Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 4 2026
This Practice Test 4 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.
Aggressive driving behaviors such as tailgating, weaving, and excessive speeding:
What's on the Tennessee Practice Test 4
The real Tennessee knowledge test has 30 questions, and to pass you need 24 of 30 correct (80%). Practice Test 4 is a 25-question set drawn from 49 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 15
- Safe driving 10
- Traffic laws 8
- Right of way 5
- Vehicle equipment 3
- Emergencies 3
- Parking 2
- Alcohol & drugs 2
- Speed limits 1
49 questions in the pool, 8 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. You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely out. What does Tennessee law require?
- A. Treat it as an all-way stop (correct)
- B. Go on if your road is bigger
- C. Yield only to cars on your left
- D. Slow down but do not stop
Why: Tennessee law says an intersection with a signal that is not working must be treated like an all-way stop. Stop, then follow the normal right-of-way rules.
Source: official Tennessee driver handbook, p.41 (PDF p.55), Malfunctioning Traffic Light
2. What fine does Tennessee law set for breaking the posted speed limit in an active work zone?
- A. $250 to $500 (correct)
- B. $50 to $100
- C. $100 to $200
- D. $1,000 to $2,500
Why: Tennessee law sets a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum of $500 for speeding in an active work zone. Workers may be only a few feet from traffic.
Source: official Tennessee driver handbook, p.47 (PDF p.61), Speeding in Highway Work Zones
3. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is:
- A. Safe as long as you keep your eyes on the road
- B. Legal for every driver in every state
- C. Banned in most states and a major crash risk (correct)
- D. No riskier than talking to a passenger
Why: Handheld cell phone use while driving is banned in most US states. Using a phone quadruples crash risk. Even hands-free calls significantly impair attention. Use do-not-disturb mode when driving.
4. At what times are deer and other wildlife most active near roads?
- A. Around midday
- B. In the early afternoon
- C. Around dawn and dusk (correct)
- D. During the late morning
Why: Wildlife moves most at dawn and dusk, when light is also poor for your eyes. Scan both sides of the road and watch for eyes reflecting your headlights.
5. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign (a sideways triangle pointing right) on the left side of the road mean?
- A. Merge ahead
- B. No-passing zone begins (correct)
- C. A sharp curve
- D. Passing lane begins ahead
Why: A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. It supplements the solid yellow line on the pavement.
6. The fog becomes so thick that you can barely see beyond your hood. What is the safest choice?
- A. Pull off the road as far as you can and stop (correct)
- B. Stop in your lane and wait for it to clear
- C. Switch to high beams so you can see farther
- D. Follow the taillights ahead of you closely
Why: When visibility drops to near zero, get completely off the road and wait for the fog to lift. Stopping in a travel lane invites a rear-end crash.
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 4 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.