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Tennessee · TN
Tennessee CDL
Knowledge Test
Everything you need to pass the Tennessee CDL knowledge test. The same FMCSA-standardized questions used across all 50 states.
Total CDL fee
$52
CLP wait
14 days
Min age
18+
To pass
80%
CDL Test Sections
The CDL knowledge test is administered by section. Passing score for all sections is 80%.
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General KnowledgeREQUIRED
50 questions · Pass with 40+
A
Air Brakes
25 questions · Pass with 20+
C
Combination Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
H
Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
30 questions · Pass with 24+
D
Doubles & Triples
20 questions · Pass with 16+
T
Tanker Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
P
Passenger Transport
20 questions · Pass with 16+
S
School Bus
20 questions · Pass with 16+
What to Know About CDL in Tennessee
Tennessee CDL fees: approximately $52 total (CLP $26 + CDL $26)
Nashville and Memphis are top US logistics hubs — Memphis is home to FedEx World Hub
Tennessee has Amazon, Dollar General, and AutoZone distribution centers — massive CDL demand
I-40, I-65, and I-24 create a major central US freight network through Tennessee
CDL holders must hold CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test
Tennessee DOSHS driver service centers provide computerized CDL knowledge tests
Legal notice
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Requirements can change. Always verify with Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security (DOSHS) for the most current information.
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