Tennessee Permit Test (Class PD Knowledge Exam) — All Questions

A driver age 21 or older is legally impaired (DUI) in Tennessee at a BAC of:

• a.0.02 or higher
• b.0.08 or higher✓
• c.0.10 or higher
• d.0.12 or higher

For drivers 21 and older, a BAC of 0.08 or higher is DUI in Tennessee. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, DUI)

Under Tennessee's zero-tolerance law, a driver under 21 can lose driving privileges at a BAC as low as:

• a.0.08
• b.0.05
• c.0.02✓
• d.0.10

Tennessee's zero-tolerance law penalizes under-21 drivers at a BAC as low as 0.02. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, underage drinking)

By driving in Tennessee, you have given implied consent to:

• a.Waive your insurance
• b.Skip a road test
• c.Let others use your license
• d.A chemical test if lawfully arrested for impaired driving✓

Under implied consent, a lawful arrest for impaired driving requires you to submit to chemical testing; refusal can suspend your license. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, implied consent)

A Tennessee learner permit holder generally may not drive:

• a.Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.✓
• b.On any state highway
• c.With a parent in the car
• d.During daylight hours

Level I learner permit holders may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and must have a licensed adult 21 or older in the front seat. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, GDL)

A Tennessee learner permit holder must be accompanied by:

• a.Any passenger over 16
• b.No one, if driving carefully
• c.A licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat✓
• d.A police officer

A learner permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older seated in the front seat. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, GDL Level I)

Even legal prescription or over-the-counter medicine can:

• a.Never affect driving
• b.Impair you and lead to a DUI✓
• c.Only affect drivers over 65
• d.Improve your reaction time

Some prescription and over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness or impairment and can lead to a DUI. (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, drugs)

A Tennessee driver typically becomes eligible for a full, unrestricted Class D license at age:

• a.15
• b.16
• c.17
• d.18✓

After progressing through the learner and intermediate stages, a driver becomes eligible for a full license at 18 (or on high-school graduation). (Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, GDL)