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2025 Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test 16

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.. Read More

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.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

1. When being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

Right

Center

Left

When being passed, the center portion of the lane is generally the safest lane position for a motorcyclist. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with it. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle can also be dangerous because it may prompt the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so.

2. Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.

Is better than shifting before the curve.

Is the best way to control your speed.

It is best to change gears before starting a turn. However, if you must shift while turning, shift smoothly. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel can cause a skid.

3. Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.

Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.

Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

There is no single lane position that is always best and no single lane position that should always be avoided. Vary your lane position as road and traffic conditions warrant.

4. When passing a vehicle, you:

May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.

Must not exceed the speed limit.

Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.

Passing must be completed within posted speed limits. Only pass another vehicle where it is safe and legal to do so.

5. If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

If a hazard requires you to brake and swerve, you should take these actions separately. Never brake while swerving because doing so can cause your motorcycle to fall over.

6. A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right

The center

The left

If traffic allows, the center lane position is usually the best position for a motorcyclist to take when following a car because the center position will place them in the driver's rearview mirror. A motorcyclist should always be prepared to change positions if traffic or conditions require it.

7. When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured as high as possible.

Secured as low as possible.

Secured on a sissy bar.

Loads should be secured low in order to avoid upsetting the motorcycle's balance.

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