Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is

permitted only if you are carrying large items.

Can you safely share a lane with other motorcycles?

Yes, but with only one other motorcycle at a time.

Your license may be suspended or revoked for which of the following?

A conviction for leaving the scene of an accident without stopping (hit and run)

A conviction for letting someone else use your license for identification

Medical conditions that impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely

After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence if you

were drinking beer or wine, not hard liquor.

By riding a motorcycle on Tennessee's public roads, you imply consent to

chemical testing for alcohol and drugs.

release of your medical records.

Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?

No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver.

No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle.

Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.

Yes, because you will be able to communicate with each other better.

In Tennessee, a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood is called the

blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

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Tennessee Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

20 alcohol, laws & licensing questions for the Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test, out of 69 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Tennessee test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 20
Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is
Not quite. The answer is never permitted.
Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is never permitted. The motorcyclist and passenger must always straddle the motorcycle.
2Question 2 of 20
If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is convicted of underage driving while impaired, his or her license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If a motor vehicle operator under 21 years of age is convicted of underage driving while impaired, he or she will be fined $250 and his or her license will be suspended for one year. The court may also require the person to perform public service work.
Source: Under 21 BAC; Young Driver Risks and Laws; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
3Question 3 of 20
If you are found guilty of riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, you may be fined up to
Not quite. The answer is $50.
Under Tennessee law, riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet is considered a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $50, jail for up to 30 days, or both. Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 3 of the Tennessee Code lists a variety of other motorcycle equipment-related offenses that are also considered Class C misdemeanors, such as riding without wearing eye protection on a motorcycle that lacks a windshield. [TCA § 40-35-111],
Source: TCA § 55-9-302
4Question 4 of 20
If you are notified that your license has been suspended or revoked, you must turn it in to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security within
Not quite. The answer is 20 days.
If you are notified that your license has been suspended or revoked, you must surrender it to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security within 20 days. You may mail it in or surrender it in person to a Tennessee Highway Patrol Office or Driver License Service Center.
Source: Losing Your Privilege to Drive; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
5Question 5 of 20
If you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs at the request of a law enforcement officer, your license will be suspended for _______ for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is 1 year
If a law enforcement officer arrests you and asks you to take a chemical test for drugs or alcohol and you refuse, the court will likely suspend your license for one year for a first offense. Note that this offense is separate from DUI, so the penalty for refusal can be imposed even if you aren't convicted of DUI.
Source: Implied Consent Law; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
6Question 6 of 20
If you are convicted of DUI for the _______ time, your vehicle will be subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Not quite. The answer is second
If you are convicted of DUI for a second or subsequent time, your vehicle will be subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Source: DUI Penalties; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
7Question 7 of 20
If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to
Not quite. The answer is 3 years.
If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to three years. The IID will monitor your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and prevent your vehicle from starting if your BAC exceeds a preset limit. Note: If you are unable to install an IID on your motorcycle, you will have to stop riding it for the duration of the installation period.
Source: DUI Penalties; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
8Question 8 of 20
If a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.10%, he or she will be ______ times more likely to cause a crash than if he or she were sober.
Not quite. The answer is seven
If a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.10%, he or she will be seven times more likely to cause a crash than if he or she were sober. (You are considered intoxicated if your BAC is 0.08% or above.)
Source: Relationship of Alcohol to Traffic Crashes; Drinking and Driving; B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
9Question 9 of 20
Can you safely share a lane with other motorcycles?
Not quite. The answer is No, never.
The operative word is "safely." In Tennessee, motorcycles may be legally operated two abreast in a single lane. But it's still unsafe to do it. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, you may need to use the full width of the lane to maneuver.
Source: TCA § 55-8-182
10Question 10 of 20
If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit in a work zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
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
11Question 11 of 20
All of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) EXCEPT
Not quite. The answer is the time of day.
How much alcohol you drink, how fast you drink it, and how much you weigh can all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The time of day does not affect your BAC. Alcohol can affect your riding abilities at any time.
12Question 12 of 20
Your license may be suspended or revoked for which of the following?
Not quite. The answer is Any of the above
In Tennessee, your license can be suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons, including a conviction for DUI, a conviction for leaving the scene of an accident without stopping (hit and run), a conviction for unlawful or fraudulent use of your license, and medical conditions that impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, among other reasons.
Source: Losing Your Privilege to operate a motor vehicle; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
13Question 13 of 20
After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence if you
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.
14Question 14 of 20
By riding a motorcycle on Tennessee's public roads, you imply consent to
Not quite. The answer is chemical testing for alcohol and drugs.
Under Tennessee's Implied Consent law, by operating a motor vehicle on Tennessee's public roads, you imply consent to chemical testing for alcohol and drugs at the request of a law enforcement officer.
Source: Implied Consent Law; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
15Question 15 of 20
Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?
Not quite. The answer is No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver.
In Tennessee, motorcycles may legally travel two abreast (pair up) in a single lane. Still, it isn't safe to share a lane with another motorcycle (or any other motor vehicle). Each car, motorcycle, and truck requires a full lane width to maneuver safely. To avoid a hazard, you may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.
Source: TCA § 55-8-182
16Question 16 of 20
If you have consumed three beers, about how long will it take for your body to get rid of the alcohol?
Not quite. The answer is Three hours
Your liver breaks down alcohol at a predictable rate. Typically, this is one standard drink per hour, where one standard drink equals 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer.
Source: Avoiding the Risks; Young Driver Risks and Laws; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (The "DUI" Law); B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
17Question 17 of 20
If you are found guilty of _________, your license will be revoked.
Not quite. The answer is drag racing
In Tennessee, drag racing on public roads or other places frequented by the public is a Class E felony, punishable by one to six years in prison and a possible fine of up to $3,000. In addition, your license will be revoked for two years. [Losing Your Privilege to Drive; B-8. Driving Responsibilities; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual], [TCA § 40-35-111], [TCA § 55-10-502],
Source: TCA § 55-10-503
18Question 18 of 20
If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, your license will be revoked for
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, you will be fined $350–$1,500 and your license will be revoked for one year. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was below 0.20% at the time of the offense, you will also be sentenced to jail for at least 48 hours and at most 11 months and 29 days. If your BAC was 0.20% or more at the time of the offense, you will be sentenced to jail for at least 7 days and at most 11 months and 29 days. [Consequences of a DUI Arrest; Drinking and Driving; Important Information about Drugs and Alcohol; Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual],
Source: TCA § 55-10-402
19Question 19 of 20
In Tennessee, a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood is called the
Not quite. The answer is blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
In Tennessee, a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood is called the blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The higher the BAC, the more impaired the person is. Some other states use such terms as blood alcohol content (BAC) or alcohol concentration (AC).
Source: What is Blood Alcohol Concentration?; B-7. Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual
20Question 20 of 20
If you are convicted of DUI for the third time, you will be sentenced to jail for at least
Not quite. The answer is 120 days.
If you are convicted of DUI for the third time, you will be sentenced to jail for at least 120 days and at most 11 months and 29 days. You will also be fined $1,100–$10,000 and your license will be revoked for between three and ten years. Finally, your vehicle will be subject to seizure and forfeiture. [Consequences of a DUI Arrest; Drinking and Driving; Important Information about Drugs and Alcohol; Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual],
Source: TCA § 55-10-402

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How many questions are on the Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test?

The Motorcycle Permit Test has 30 questions.

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You need 24 out of 30 correct (80%).

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You can take it from age 15. Applicants without a Class D/PD license must also pass the Class D knowledge test. A Tennessee MREP course can waive the motorcycle knowledge and skills tests.

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Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is

If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is convicted of underage driving while impaired, his or her license will be suspended for

If you are found guilty of riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, you may be fined up to

If you are notified that your license has been suspended or revoked, you must turn it in to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security within

If you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs at the request of a law enforcement officer, your license will be suspended for _______ for a first offense.

If you are convicted of DUI for the _______ time, your vehicle will be subject to seizure and forfeiture.

If you are convicted of DUI for the second time, the court will require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on every motor vehicle you operate for up to

If a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.10%, he or she will be ______ times more likely to cause a crash than if he or she were sober.

Can you safely share a lane with other motorcycles?

If you are found guilty of speeding between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit in a work zone, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

All of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) EXCEPT

Your license may be suspended or revoked for which of the following?

After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence if you

By riding a motorcycle on Tennessee's public roads, you imply consent to

Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?

If you have consumed three beers, about how long will it take for your body to get rid of the alcohol?

If you are found guilty of _________, your license will be revoked.

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, your license will be revoked for

In Tennessee, a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood is called the

If you are convicted of DUI for the third time, you will be sentenced to jail for at least

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