Tennessee Adult Driver Education (Recommended Online Course)
Tennessee does not require adult driver education to get a driver license — adults 18 and older must pass the DOS knowledge, vision, and road tests. This recommended, supplemental online course is not a state-approved course and is not required; it helps you build essential driving skills, increase your confidence behind the wheel, and become a safer driver. You may also qualify for an insurance discount with eligible auto insurance companies.
Who Is This Course For?
Tennessee adults preparing for the DOS knowledge and road tests who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course is not state-approved and is not required by the Tennessee DOS.
Course Overview
Tennessee does not require adult driver education. Adults 18 and older must pass the DOS knowledge test (30 questions, 80% to pass — 24 correct), a vision test, and the road test to receive a full, unrestricted Tennessee driver license. This recommended online course is a supplemental study tool that helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the tests. It is not a state-approved program and is not required.
The course features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations that keep you engaged and help you retain what you learn. It is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not waive any DOS requirement — you must still pass the knowledge, vision, and road tests.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount with eligible auto insurance companies. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved Tennessee driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Adults
Requirement
Recommended (not state-required)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — not reported to DOS
What You'll Complete
- Essential Driving Skills
- Build Confidence Behind the Wheel
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
- Not State Required — Recommended
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Tennessee Adult Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Study the Tennessee Driver's Manual and prepare for the DOS knowledge test (30 questions, 80% to pass) and vision test.
- 4Pass the DOS knowledge, vision, and road tests to receive your full Tennessee driver license.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This is a recommended supplemental course — not a state-approved Tennessee driver education program and not required by the Tennessee DOS.
- Tennessee does not require adult driver education; completing this course does not waive the knowledge, vision, or road test requirements.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Tennessee adult driver education course state-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not a state-approved Tennessee driver education program. Tennessee does not require adult driver education.
Does Tennessee require adult driver education?
No. Adults 18 and older must pass the DOS knowledge, vision, and road tests; driver education is not required.
Does this course replace the DOS tests?
No. You must still pass the DOS knowledge, vision, and road tests to receive your Tennessee driver license. This supplemental course helps you prepare.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount with eligible auto insurance companies. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Tennessee Resources
Tennessee Driver's License Resources
Full guide to getting licensed in Tennessee.
Free Tennessee Permit Practice Test
Practice for the DOS knowledge test.
Tennessee Teen Driver Education
The recommended supplemental teen driver ed course.
Tennessee Defensive Driving
Court-accepted defensive driving for an insurance discount.
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Tennessee Adult Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
Disclaimer
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