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1.Since July 1, 2022, what may an 18-, 19- or 20-year-old Tennessee CDL holder do?
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Correct answer: D. Operate a Class A or B CMV within Tennessee if no endorsements are needed Tennessee: beginning July 1, 2022, if you are 18, 19, or 20, you may operate a Class A or B CMV within Tennessee (intrastate) if you do not require any endorsements.
2.How long is a Tennessee CLP valid?
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Correct answer: D. 365 days Tennessee: CLPs are valid for 365 days; if you fail to convert before expiration, all knowledge and skills tests are null and void.
3.In Tennessee, what happens to your test results if you fail to convert your CLP to a CDL before it expires?
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Correct answer: D. All knowledge and skills tests become null and void Tennessee: if you fail to convert your CLP to a CDL before the permit's expiration date, all knowledge and skills tests will be null and void.
4.In Tennessee, if you fail to show for a scheduled skills test at a Driver Services Center, how long must you wait to reschedule?
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Correct answer: C. 45 days Tennessee: if you fail to show for a scheduled test at a DSC, you must wait 45 days until you can reschedule.
5.If you are testing at a Tennessee Driver Services Center, how early should you arrive?
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Correct answer: B. An hour early Tennessee: if you are testing at a Tennessee DSC, you should arrive an hour early.
6.Where are Tennessee CDL knowledge tests offered?
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Correct answer: B. At any full-service Driver Service Center Tennessee: TDOSHS offers CDL knowledge tests at any full-service driver service center (DSC).
7.In Tennessee, if your DSC skills test is canceled, when is your new appointment?
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Correct answer: C. At the first available opening in the schedule Tennessee: if you cancel a test or your test is canceled with a DSC, your new appointment depends on the first available opening; plan to finish testing months before your CLP expires.
8.What must you be able to prove to qualify for a Tennessee CDL?
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Correct answer: A. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status Tennessee: you must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status to qualify for a Tennessee CDL.
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