2025 Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Tennessee when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Tennessee please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/tennessee/motorcycle.
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8. Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:
Explanation
Motorcyclists should maintain a minimum two-second following distance under normal conditions. Any time conditions are less than perfect, a larger following distance is recommended.
9. If the front wheel locks, you should:
Explanation
If you lock the front wheel while braking, release the brake and immediately re-apply it.
10. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and provide important information to motorists about upcoming road conditions. This sign warns that the right lane ends ahead.
11. What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?
Explanation
A solid yellow traffic light warns that the signal is about to change to red. You must slow and come to a stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so. If you are already within the intersection when the light turns yellow, continue through the intersection.
12. In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:
Explanation
Avoid riding on oil and grease buildup. Because the oily strip in the center of a lane is usually no more than two feet wide, it is often possible to stay to the left or right side of the oil and still be in the center portion of the lane.
13. When carrying a load, it should be:
Explanation
Loads should be secured low in order to avoid upsetting the motorcycle's balance.
14. What does an integrated braking system do?
Explanation
