Tennessee CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions
Real, Tennessee-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Tennessee cdl practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.
General Driving Knowledge
1. What is the fee for a Tennessee Class A commercial learner's permit (CLP)?
Tennessee charges $14 for a Class A commercial learner's permit, and $13 for Class B or C.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual
2. How long is a Tennessee CLP valid?
A Tennessee CLP is valid for 12 months (365 days) from the date it's issued.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual
3. What BAC threshold applies to a Tennessee CDL holder, even in their own personal vehicle?
Tennessee holds CDL holders to a 0.04% BAC limit even when driving their own personal vehicle, not just while operating a commercial vehicle.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual
4. Which state agency sets Tennessee's commercial driver licensing standards?
Commercial driver licensing standards in Tennessee are set by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, aligned with federal FMCSA standards.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual
5. What is the minimum holding period for a Tennessee CLP before the skills test can be scheduled?
Federal rule, applied in Tennessee, requires holding a CLP for at least 14 days before the skills test can be scheduled.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual
6. Where can a Tennessee CDL applicant find the material the general knowledge test is based on?
Tennessee publishes a dedicated Commercial Driver License Manual, separate from the standard Comprehensive Driver License Manual, covering the material the general knowledge and endorsement tests draw from.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual
More Questions
7. Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Tennessee CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?
Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.
Source: TDOSHS, Commercial Driver License Manual