Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

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Tennessee DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

10 laws & requirements questions for the Tennessee DMV Permit Test, out of 10 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Tennessee test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass.

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Official source: tn.gov
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1Question 1 of 10
If you are found guilty of careless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
Under Tennessee law, you must always exercise due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian, a vehicle, or other property. Driving in a careless manner that might endanger persons or property is considered a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by jail for up to 30 days, a fine of up to $50, or both. In addition, four points will be added to your driving record. (Reckless driving is defined as deliberately driving in a manner that might endanger persons or property.) [Points for Moving Traffic Violations and Crashes; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual],
Source: TCA § 55-8-136
2Question 2 of 10
If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to
Not quite. The answer is 3 years.
If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to three years. The IID will monitor your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and prevent your vehicle from starting if your BAC exceeds a preset limit.
Source: DUI Penalties; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
3Question 3 of 10
If you change your address, you must notify the Department of Safety within
Not quite. The answer is 10 days.
If you change your address, you must notify the Department of Safety within ten days.
Source: Changing Your Address on your Driver Record and License; Section A. Chapter 2 Applying For Your License; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
4Question 4 of 10
If you are found guilty of texting while driving, you will be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $50.
Drivers are prohibited from using a hand-held telephone or hand-held personal digital assistant to transmit or read a written message while the driver’s motor vehicle is in motion. Violations can result in a fine not to exceed $50 plus court costs not to exceed $10. Effective January 1, 2024, violations also result in four points being added to your driving record for a first or second offense and five points for a third offense if you're 18 years of age or older. If you're under 18, six points are added to your driving record for a first offense and seven points for a second or subsequent offense. [Texting While Driving, A-3. Intermediate Licenses For Drivers Under 18 – Graduated License Procedures, Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual],
Source: TCA 55-8-199
5Question 5 of 10
If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit in a work zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 5
If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit, four points would normally be added to your driving record. However, if you are found guilty of speeding in a work zone, one extra point will be added for speeding offenses that normally carry up to five points each. (Two extra points will be added for offenses that normally carry six points each.)
Source: Points for Moving Traffic Violations and Crashes; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
6Question 6 of 10
If you are found guilty of speeding between 6 and 15 mph over the posted speed limit, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 3
If you are found guilty of speeding between 6 and 15 mph over the posted speed limit, three points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Points for Moving Traffic Violations and Crashes; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
7Question 7 of 10
If you are convicted of DUI for the fourth time, you will be fined at least
Not quite. The answer is $3,000.
If you are convicted of DUI for the fourth time, you will be sentenced to jail for at least 150 days and at most six years (the current maximum for a Class E felony). You will also be fined $3,000–$15,000 and your license will be revoked for at least five years. Finally, your vehicle will be subject to seizure and forfeiture. [DUI Penalties; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual], [TCA § 40-35-111],
Source: TCA § 55-10-402
8Question 8 of 10
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
9Question 9 of 10
If you are convicted of DUI for the _______ time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to ten years.
Not quite. The answer is third
For a third or subsequent DUI conviction, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to ten years. The IID will monitor your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and prevent your vehicle from starting if your BAC exceeds a preset limit.
Source: DUI Penalties; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
10Question 10 of 10
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.

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The DMV Permit Test has 30 questions.

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You need 24 out of 30 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Tennessee DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15. 30 questions, 80% to pass, 60-minute limit (stated for the online parent-proctored test, ages 15-17). Leaving the test window means automatic failure.

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If you are found guilty of careless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to

If you change your address, you must notify the Department of Safety within

If you are found guilty of texting while driving, you will be fined up to

If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit in a work zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are found guilty of speeding between 6 and 15 mph over the posted speed limit, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of DUI for the fourth time, you will be fined at least

Which of the following statements is true?

If you are convicted of DUI for the _______ time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to ten years.

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

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