Tennessee DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Tennessee DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Tennessee DMV Driver License Knowledge Test terms across 5 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Tennessee DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Traffic controls
Rules of the road
Impairment and the law
Sharing the road
Safe driving
Sources for these terms (17)
- Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Speeding (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drug-Impaired Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 23 U.S.C. 161, Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors (U.S. Code, 2024 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Teen Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- School Bus Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Motorcycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tires (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Distracted Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Submit an Owner Operator Report (Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the Tennessee DMV Permit Test Exam
The Tennessee driver license knowledge test is the written exam required to earn a Tennessee learner permit or first driver license. Administered by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security at Driver Services Centers across the state, the test has 30 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual. It covers traffic signs and signals, rules of the road, alcohol and drugs, and safe driving practices. Applicants must score at least 80% (24 of 30) to pass and may also need to pass a vision screening.
Exam sponsor: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
30 questions
Time Limit
60 minutes
Passing Score
80% (24 out of 30 questions correct)
Exam / Certification Fees
$10.50 learner permit fee (applicants under 18); $5.50 (applicants 18 and older)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TN DMV Permit Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the TN DMV Permit Test vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 TN DMV Permit Test terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the TN DMV Permit Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Tennessee driver license knowledge test?
The Tennessee knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. They are drawn from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual published by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, covering traffic signs and signals, rules of the road, alcohol and drugs, and safe driving practices.
What score do I need to pass the Tennessee permit test?
You must score at least 80% to pass, which means answering 24 of the 30 questions correctly. If you do not pass, you can study and retake the test. The best preparation is reviewing the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual.