Fifteen passenger vans — Tennessee Permit Test

In Tennessee, all occupants of a 15-passenger van must wear safety belts at all times.

These vans roll over more easily than cars. An unbelted rider is thrown around or out of the van in a rollover.

All occupants in 15-passenger vans must wear safety belts at all times.

Inspect a 15-passenger van's tires and check their pressure every time the van is used.

Low or worn tires on a heavy van can separate at speed and cause a rollover. A quick check before each trip catches it.

Tires need to be inspected and tire pressure checked every time the van is used.

No special endorsement or license is needed to drive a 15-passenger van in Tennessee.

Since no extra test is required, the driver's own training and care are all that stand between the riders and a crash.

There are no special endorsements or licenses needed to operate a 15-passenger van in the State of Tennessee.

In a 15-passenger van, have passengers sit as far toward the front as possible, and do not tow trailers or put cargo on the roof.

Weight at the back or on the roof raises and shifts the van's balance point, making it far more likely to roll over.

Have passengers sit as far towards the front of the vehicle as possible.

Who must wear a safety belt in a 15-passenger van in Tennessee?

Every person in the van. These vans roll over more easily than cars. An unbelted rider is thrown around or out of the van in a rollover. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.114: “All occupants in 15-passenger vans must wear safety belts at all times.”