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TN Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Tennessee DOS Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many multiple-choice questions are on the Tennessee DOS motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
20
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B
25
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C
30
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D
50
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What passing score is required on the Tennessee motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
70% (21 of 30)
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B
75% (23 of 30)
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C
80% (24 of 30)
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D
90% (27 of 30)
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the fee for a Tennessee motorcycle learner permit?
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$$2.00
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B
$$6.50
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C
$$29.50
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D
$$55.00
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 55-9-302 requires motorcycle riders to:
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Wear a DOT-approved crash helmet at all times
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B
Wear a helmet only when riding on interstates
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C
Wear a helmet only if under age 21
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D
Wear a helmet only when carrying a passenger
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under TCA 55-9-304, when is eye protection required on a Tennessee motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
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Only when riding at night
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B
Only when riding above 35 mph
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C
Always, unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield
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D
Only when the rider wears a half-helmet
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between rows of cars in the same lane) legal in Tennessee?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, when traffic is stopped
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B
Yes, at speeds under 30 mph
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C
No - lane splitting is prohibited in Tennessee
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D
Only on interstate highways
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for Tennessee motorcyclists age 21 or older?
Choose one answer below.
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0.02%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the BAC limit for Tennessee motorcyclists under 21?
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A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.05%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Cables, Speedometer
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C
Tires, Cables, Lights, Operation, Chain, Steering
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D
Throttle, Clutch, Levers, Oil, Chassis, Safety
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which motorcycle control is operated by the rider's left hand?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front brake lever
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B
Throttle
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C
Clutch lever
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D
Rear brake lever
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which motorcycle control is operated by the rider's right foot?
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A
Shift lever
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B
Rear brake pedal
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C
Clutch
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D
Throttle
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When braking normally, what percentage of stopping power comes from the front brake on most motorcycles?
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A
About 30%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
Only the rear brake should be used
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the minimum recommended following distance behind another vehicle in normal conditions?
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A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
5 seconds
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D
10 seconds
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does counter-steering mean on a motorcycle traveling above about 12 mph?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pushing on the right handgrip to turn right
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B
Leaning the body opposite to the turn
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C
Steering with the rear brake
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D
Looking opposite to the intended direction
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What does the cornering acronym SLPR stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Press, Ride
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Speed, Lean, Push, Recover
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D
Scan, Lean, Pivot, Roll
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which mental strategy is summarized by the acronym SEE?
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Stop, Evaluate, Execute
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Scan, Examine, Engage
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D
See, Estimate, Escape
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does the SIPDE strategy stand for?
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A
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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B
Stop, Inspect, Plan, Drive, Exit
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C
Slow, Identify, Position, Detect, Examine
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D
Steer, Inspect, Press, Decide, Escape
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How many lane positions does a motorcyclist typically choose from within a single traffic lane?
Choose one answer below.
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One - always the center
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B
Two - left and right
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C
Three - left, center, right
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D
Four - including the shoulder
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which lane position is usually best when riding on a multi-lane highway with traffic on your right?
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Left third of the lane
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B
Center of the lane
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C
Right third of the lane
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D
Whichever position the car ahead is in
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the recommended formation for a group of motorcyclists riding together?
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A
Single-file, evenly spaced
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B
Side-by-side in pairs
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C
Staggered formation in a single lane
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D
Random spacing to avoid predictability
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When should a group of motorcyclists switch from staggered to single-file formation?
Choose one answer below.
A
When stopped at a red light
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B
On curves, narrow roads, in bad weather, or while turning
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C
Only on interstate highways
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D
Only when group size exceeds 10 riders
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What hand signal indicates a left turn?
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A
Left arm extended straight out to the side
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B
Left arm bent upward at the elbow
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C
Left arm bent downward at the elbow
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D
Right arm extended straight out to the side
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What hand signal indicates a right turn?
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A
Left arm extended straight out
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B
Left arm bent upward at the elbow with fist clenched
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C
Left arm bent downward at the elbow
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D
Both arms raised
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What hand signal indicates that you are slowing or stopping?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out
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B
Left arm bent upward at the elbow
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C
Left arm extended downward with palm facing back
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D
Right arm extended straight out
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Does Tennessee law require a motorcycle to use its headlight during daytime?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes - daytime headlight use is required
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B
Only between dusk and dawn
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C
Only outside city limits
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D
Only on motorcycles manufactured before 2000
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