2026 Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test 10
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Tennessee when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Tennessee please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/tennessee/motorcycle.
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8. What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?
Explanation
On a slippery surface, you should reduce your speed, avoid making sudden moves, and brake by using both brakes.
9. When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:
Explanation
Clothing for riding should provide protection while keeping you comfortable. Jackets and pants should be snug enough that they do not flap in the wind, but not so snug that they restrict your movements.
10. When entering a turn, you should:
Explanation
Reduce your speed before entering a turn. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up veering out of your lane or even off the road.
11. A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:
Explanation
If the rear tire of a motorcycle goes flat, the back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway from side to side. If you experience this movement when riding your motorcycle, you should stop riding and check your tires as soon as possible.
12. You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road while using its flashing lights. You should:
Explanation
If you approach an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside assistance vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must change lanes to allow the vehicle extra space and proceed with caution. Always slow down and be prepared to stop when you approach an emergency scene.
13. When turning, you should:
Explanation
When turning, look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn only your head, not your shoulders, and keep your eyes level with the horizon. Turning your shoulders may cause you to steer off course.
14. When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:
Explanation
The more weight being carried by a motorcycle, the more time the motorcycle takes to accelerate and decelerate. Your motorcycle will respond to your commands more slowly when carrying a passenger than it will when you are the only person on the bike.
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