Tennessee DMV Practice Test 4

Q: What topics does Tennessee DMV Practice Test 4 cover?

This test draws 10 questions from the Tennessee DMV handbook covering traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving practices, and speed limits. Questions are selected using a fixed seed so Practice Test 4 always presents the same set — making it easy to track your improvement over multiple attempts.

Q: What should I do if I fail the Tennessee DMV written test?

Ask the examiner which topic areas tripped you up — most offices will give a general breakdown. Then return to these practice tests and focus on questions in those categories. Read every explanation carefully, not just for questions you got completely wrong. Most people who fail once pass on their second attempt after a few days of targeted review.

Q: Can I take the Tennessee DMV written test in a language other than English?

Yes — most state DMVs offer the knowledge test in multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and others. Check the TN DMV website for the full list available at your local office. These practice tests are currently in English, but the questions and concepts are the same regardless of which language you choose for the real test.

Q: Do I need to read the entire Tennessee DMV handbook to pass?

You don't need to memorise it cover to cover, but reading it once — especially the chapters on traffic laws, right of way, and road signs — is strongly recommended. These practice tests are built directly from the handbook, so working through all 5 tests and reviewing each explanation effectively teaches you the highest-priority material without reading every page in detail.

Q: How do I pass the Tennessee DMV written test?

Work through all 5 free practice tests and read every explanation carefully — understanding the rule behind a correct answer is far more effective than memorising answers. Focus extra time on questions you miss. Consistently scoring above 85% across multiple tests is a strong indicator you're ready. Our premium question bank offers 403+ questions modelled directly on the TN DMV exam.

Question 1

When you approach a pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop until the person is well away from your path.

Answer

Honk your horn as you proceed past them.

Answer

Carefully drive around them.

Question 2

If you are the operator involved in a reportable crash, within how many days must you file a report with the Department of Safety and Homeland Security?

Accepted Answer

20 days.

Answer

48 hours.

Answer

10 days.

Question 3

What is the purpose of work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs?

Accepted Answer

Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.

Answer

Inconvenience drivers.

Answer

Make drivers angry about slow traffic.

Question 4

To reduce the risk of hydroplaning in heavy rain, you should:

Accepted Answer

Decrease your speed.

Answer

Put your cruise control on to maintain a constant speed.

Answer

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

Question 5

In traffic moving 50–55 mph, you're least likely to have an accident if you:

Accepted Answer

Stay within that speed range.

Answer

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.

Answer

Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

Question 6

At a red light with a green arrow, when may you go in the arrow's direction?

Accepted Answer

If you are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

Answer

After first coming to a complete stop.

Answer

Only after waiting for the light to change.

Question 7

When entering an interstate highway you should:

Accepted Answer

Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear.

Answer

Stop, check for cars, and enter when safe.

Answer

Check for cars and reduce your speed to 25 mph before entering the traffic lane.

Question 8

What effect can strong wind gusts on highways have?

Accepted Answer

They can create problems for all vehicles.

Answer

They generally affect only large vehicles.

Answer

They only reduce visibility.

Question 9

Which lights should you use when driving in fog?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

Answer

High beam headlights.

Answer

Four-way flashers.

Question 10

When driving in fog or mist you should not use high beam headlights because:

Accepted Answer

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

Answer

Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

Answer

Approaching vehicles might not see you.

Free Tennessee DMV Practice Test 4 (2026)

Question 1 of 10

When you approach a pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog, you should:

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