Tennessee HazMat CDL Practice Test
Practice for your HazMat CDL exam with questions based on the official Tennessee CDL handbook
Updated: August 2026
What's on the Tennessee HazMat CDL test
Answering from memory beats re-reading — retrieval practice roughly doubles what you remember a week later. These free questions are modeled on the official HazMat CDL knowledge test.
- Questions
- 30
- To pass
- 24/30 correct (80%)
- Updated
- June 2026
- 100% free
The Tennessee CDL HazMat test follows the AAMVA standard used by most states: 30 questions, with 24 correct answers (80%) needed to pass. A CDL learner's permit in Tennessee costs $14 (Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DOSHS) — Driver Services Division fee schedule, June 2026).
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About the HazMat Test in Tennessee
The HazMat endorsement test is required in Tennessee for drivers who transport hazardous materials. It covers placarding, labeling, loading procedures, emergency response, and compliance with federal hazmat regulations. A TSA background check is also required.
The HazMat test is part of the CDL written exam administered by the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles. You must pass this test along with the other required written tests to receive your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) in Tennessee.
Our practice questions are built from the official Tennessee CDL handbook and federal FMCSA regulations. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the material, not just memorize answers.
Tennessee HazMat endorsement facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing agency | Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security | tn.gov |
| CDL fee — Class A | $70$8/year over the 8-year term ($64) plus a $6 application fee | tn.gov |
| CDL fee — Class B or C | $62$7/year over the 8-year term ($56) plus a $6 application fee | tn.gov |
| Endorsement fee | Tanker $2.50, School Bus $20.00Passenger, Hazmat, and Doubles/Triples are also $2.50; School Bus is the outlier at $20 | tn.gov |
| Entry-Level Driver Training gate | Required of every new applicant, from a registered Training Provider | tn.gov |
| Self-Certification Affidavit | Required from every CDL holder at application, class upgrade, new endorsement, transfer, or renewal | tn.gov |
| Electronic medical-certificate transmission (NRII) | The paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876) is no longer accepted as proofeffective June 15, 2025 | tn.gov |
| DOT medical card for H/P/S applicants | Government employees applying for Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus must submit a current, valid DOT medical certification card with the application | tn.gov |
| Hazmat fingerprint-based background check | Required by the USA Patriot Act and 49 CFR Part 1572 before Tennessee will issue the HME | tn.gov |
| Hazmat endorsement validity | 5 years from TSA approval | tn.gov |
| TSA security threat assessment fee (federal) | $85.25Non-refundable; paid to TSA, not the stateeffective January 1, 2025 | tsa.gov |
| TSA reduced fee (valid TWIC holders, where the state accepts it) | $41 | tsa.gov |
| TSA clearance validity | 5 years | tsa.gov |
| When to enroll with TSA | At least 60 days before you need the endorsementTSA says some applications take more than 45 days | tsa.gov |
How to add the HazMat endorsement in Tennessee
- Complete the TSA HAZPRINT application online or by calling 1-855-347-8371. Source
- Get fingerprinted — TSA maintains over 100 collection sites nationwide, findable through its enrollment locator. Source
- Wait for TSA’s threat assessment — Tennessee’s own page says results typically arrive within about six weeks. Source
- Once TSA clears you, take the vision and knowledge tests at a Tennessee Driver Services Center — the endorsement is then valid for 5 years from TSA approval. Source
Official Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security links
As of September 2, 2026, verified against Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security.
Tennessee CDL questions
- How much does a Tennessee CDL cost?
- A Class A CDL is $70 total over its 8-year term ($64 license fee plus a $6 application fee); Class B or C is $62. The learner’s permit (CLP) is $14 for Class A or $13 for Class B/C. Endorsements are $2.50 each, except School Bus at $20. Source
- What does the Tennessee hazmat endorsement process involve?
- A four-step TSA HAZPRINT process: apply online or by phone, get fingerprinted at a TSA site, wait roughly six weeks for the threat assessment, then pass vision and knowledge tests at a Driver Services Center. The endorsement is then valid for 5 years from TSA approval. Source
- Do I still need to submit a paper medical certificate in Tennessee?
- No — Tennessee implemented the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiner Information (NRII) on June 15, 2025, after which the paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876) is no longer accepted as proof of medical certification. Source
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