Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Tennessee Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Tennessee Motorcycle Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.


Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

What fraction of car/motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers entering the motorcyclist's right-of-way?
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Question 1 of 30

You have a line of parked cars on your right and oncoming traffic on your left. Your best position is...?
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Question 2 of 30

Making eye contact with the driver of a vehicle waiting to join an intersection means...?
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Question 3 of 30

You should change your following distance at night to at least...?
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Question 4 of 30

You see a pedestrian up the street who you suspect may be about to step out into the roadway. To warn him you should...?
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Question 5 of 30

You should make a head check before making a turn or changing lanes...?
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Question 6 of 30

When executing a hazard avoidance strategy, the best way to communicate your presence is by...?
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Question 7 of 30

If you are forced to ride over an obstacle ahead, you should try to contact it at an angle of...?
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Question 8 of 30

Why should a stationary object, like a mailbox or telephone pole, influence your evaluation of hazards?
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Question 9 of 30

You can help increase your reaction time at intersections by covering...?
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Question 10 of 30

You're riding in the right hand lane on the freeway when you see a car ahead about to merge. Your best option is...?
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Question 11 of 30

The majority of motorcycle crashes occur in what light conditions?
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Question 12 of 30

At night it is more difficult to judge...?
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Question 13 of 30

Approaching an intersection, you should...?
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Question 14 of 30

Taking a curve with heavy traffic coming both ways it is usually best to stay...?
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Question 15 of 30

The best way of checking for cars at a blind intersection is...?
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Question 16 of 30

Using the 'RiderRadar' technique, you should scan your path ahead at intervals of...?
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Question 17 of 30

When applying maximum straight line braking, you should look...?
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Question 18 of 30

Riding on the freeway, you find yourself with cars on either side and a truck ahead. What should you do?
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Question 19 of 30

Unless a city ordinance says otherwise, you should park your motorcycle...?
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Question 20 of 30

You're entering a fast curve and there is no traffic coming in either direction. Your best line will usually be...?
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Question 21 of 30

You're going to pull up at a store in the middle of a block on your right hand side. Before using your turn signal, what's the best way to warn drivers behind of your intentions?
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Question 22 of 30

Most riders who are involved in crashes have made what error?
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Question 23 of 30

As you ride you should be monitoring the space...?
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Question 24 of 30

As you're searching the road ahead of you, you should always be focused on...?
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Question 25 of 30

Releasing a locked rear wheel in a turn risks a highside crash if...?
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Question 26 of 30

You should only turn off your high beam headlight at night if...?
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Question 27 of 30

Which of these cars is most likely to give you trouble?
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Question 28 of 30

If you lock the rear wheel, in an emergency you can keep it locked until you stop provided...?
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Question 29 of 30

When is it acceptable to share a lane with a car?
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Question 30 of 30