Tennessee Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is discourages others from sharing your lane.

A benefit of riding in the center lane position is that it discourages other vehicle operators from trying to share your lane. The center lane position leaves only a small amount of space on either side. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is the one in which you are most likely to be seen.

The best lane position is the one in which you are most likely to be seen. And that depends on the situation.

Not quite. The answer is Press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

You can initiate a swerve by pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is helps you keep your balance.

Keeping your knees against the gas tank helps you keep your balance on the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is When you're in a turn

To stabilize your motorcycle in a turn or curve, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is Two seconds

When riding in a staggered formation, this is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion: The leader rides in the left portion of the lane while the second rider stays one second behind in the right portion of the lane. A third rider rides in the left portion of the lane two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider keeps a two-second distance behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close and permits each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind, and to the sides.

Not quite. The answer is the clutch and both brakes

While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you should cover the clutch and both brakes to shorten the time you need to react.

Not quite. The answer is two seconds

The Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual recommends maintaining a following distance of at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. If your motorcycle will take longer than usual to stop, you should increase your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is veer into the opposing lane.

If you ride through a turn too fast, you may veer into another lane. Slow down before entering the turn.

Not quite. The answer is Cover the clutch and the brakes.

When approaching an intersection, you can reduce your reaction time by covering the clutch and the brakes so you'll be prepared to stop quickly.

Not quite. The answer is ride in the center lane position.

The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

In normal turns, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. In slow, tight turns, the rider should remain upright while the motorcycle leans.

Not quite. The answer is avoid the left lane position.

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 Left or right

To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of your lane, ride in the left or right lane position to bypass the hazard.

Not quite. The answer is Tap your brake to flash your brake light.

Whenever you suspect that the vehicle operator behind you may not notice that you are slowing down, you should flash your brake light to warn the person.

Not quite. The answer is decelerate.

Before downshifting, you should slow to a speed that is appropriate for the gear that you're about to shift into. Traveling too fast when downshifting can cause the motorcycle to lurch.

Not quite. The answer is Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended swerve.

If you are in danger of hitting an object, the best way to initiate a swerve is to apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is flat.

Start your motorcycle with your right wrist flat to avoid using too much throttle.

Not quite. The answer is when you need more power to accelerate.

In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift when you need more power to accelerate.