Tennessee CDL Practice Test 2026

Free Tennessee CDL practice test with real commercial driving questions. Prepare for your Tennessee CDL exam — General Knowledge, Air Brakes, HazMat, and all endorsements. Updated for 2026.

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🎯 80% Passing Score
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Non-Commercial (Class D) CDL (Commercial)

What's on the Tennessee CDL Test?

The Tennessee DDS CDL knowledge test has 50 questions for General Knowledge, with additional 20–30 question tests for each endorsement (Air Brakes, HazMat, Tanker, etc.). You need 80% to pass each section. Tennessee's DDS requires 24 of 30 correct answers to pass the written permit test.

The Tennessee DDS knowledge exam tests your understanding of Tennessee traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. DriveAce covers every topic you'll encounter on test day.

🚚 General Knowledge

Vehicle inspection, cargo management, driving techniques, and documentation for Tennessee CDL.

💨 Air Brakes

Air brake system components, inspection, emergency stops, and maintenance tested by the Tennessee DDS.

☢️ HazMat

Hazardous materials classification, placarding, loading/unloading rules for Tennessee CDL endorsement.

🛢️ Tanker

Liquid surge, rollover prevention, loading and unloading procedures for Tennessee tanker endorsement.

🚛 Doubles/Triples

Coupling, uncoupling, stability, and safe driving with multiple trailers under Tennessee CDL rules.

🚌 Passenger & School Bus

Passenger safety, school bus operations, railroad crossings, evacuation for Tennessee CDL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Tennessee CDL written test?

The Tennessee DDS CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions. You need 80% (40 correct) to pass. Each CDL endorsement — Air Brakes, HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Passenger, School Bus — has an additional 20–30 question test, each also requiring 80%.

What CDL endorsements does DriveAce cover for Tennessee?

DriveAce covers all major Tennessee CDL endorsements: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, HazMat (Hazardous Materials), Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, Passenger Vehicles, and School Bus. All practice questions are based on Tennessee DDS CDL requirements.

Is the Tennessee CDL practice test free on DriveAce?

Yes — DriveAce offers free CDL practice questions for Tennessee. Study General Knowledge and endorsement-specific questions that mirror the real Tennessee DDS CDL exam. Full access to all practice questions is available for a one-time $19.99 fee.

What is the passing score for the Tennessee CDL test?

You need to score 80% on the Tennessee CDL General Knowledge test and each endorsement test. DriveAce practice tests use the same 80% passing threshold, so you always know when you're ready for the real exam at the Tennessee DDS.

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