Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Cars entering the motorcycle's right-of-way

The most frequent cause of motorcycle crashes involving multiple vehicles is cars entering a motorcycle's right-of-way. A car driver may fail to notice an oncoming motorcycle and may turn left across the motorcycle's path.

Not quite. The answer is turn the headlight on whenever you ride.

If your motorcycle is older than 1978, you must remember to turn on the headlight at all times while riding. Motorcycles built since 1978 automatically turn on the low-beam headlight whenever the engine is running.

Not quite. The answer is get them in front of you.

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to get them in front of you. If you're being tailgated, change lanes and let the tailgater pass. If you can’t do this, slow down and increase your following distance to leave more room for both you and the tailgater to stop if necessary. This will also encourage the tailgater to pass. Don't speed up in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Not quite. The answer is The lane ahead is closed.

Sequential arrow panels may be used in work zones around the clock. This one indicates that the lane is closed ahead and you should move into the lane to your left.

Not quite. The answer is Wear reflective gear.

Increase your visibility at night by wearing reflective gear. Fluorescent clothing might not be seen in the dark.

Not quite. The answer is Speed advisory at roundabout

This is a speed advisory sign at a roundabout. The permitted speed limit is 15 mph in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is wait for days.

The more alcohol that gets into your body to make you intoxicated, the longer it will take your body to break it all down. If you consume a great deal of alcohol, it can take as long as a day or two for your body to fully recover.

Not quite. The answer is you must not ride a motorcycle.

If you are carrying a package that prevents you from keeping both hands on the handlebars, you must not ride a motorcycle. Both hands are required for safe riding. In Tennessee, it is illegal to carry a package that prevents you from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

Source: TCA § 55-8-164

Not quite. The answer is an overpass ahead; clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

This sign indicates that you are approaching an overpass, and the clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

Not quite. The answer is at all times when riding.

Tennessee law requires every motorcyclist and passenger to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is a slow-moving vehicle.

A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a low-speed or slow-moving vehicle, which is typically defined as a motor vehicle whose top speed is no greater than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm vehicles and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is Cattle crossing ahead

This sign indicates that drivers need to watch for cattle crossing the road.

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive in this lane.

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals that permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a street or highway. A steady red X signal over a lane indicates that you must not drive in this lane.

Not quite. The answer is Center

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option. Riding closer to the center portion of your lane helps to keep other vehicles from sharing the lane.

Not quite. The answer is Intersections

Motorcycle collisions occur most frequently at intersections. Often a car driver fails to notice an oncoming motorcycle and turns left across the motorcycle's path.

Not quite. The answer is 5

If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit, four points would normally be added to your driving record. However, if you are found guilty of speeding in a work zone, one extra point will be added for speeding offenses that normally carry up to five points each. (Two extra points will be added for offenses that normally carry six points each.)

Source: Points for Moving Traffic Violations and Crashes; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is When you are being passed by another vehicle

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

Under Tennessee law, to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests and seat room for the person. The passenger must wear a helmet. He or she must also wear eye protection if the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield. Safety goggles, face shields, or glasses containing impact resistant lenses all qualify as eye protection.

Not quite. The answer is Wearing protective gear

Wearing protective gear will help protect you if you are involved in a collision, but it does NOT lessen your chances of being involved in one.

Not quite. The answer is steering.

When you're riding a motorcycle, your arms should be used for steering, not for holding yourself up.