2025 Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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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15. When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:
Explanation
Tell passengers to avoid unnecessary conversation or movement while on a moving motorcycle. Passengers should get onto a motorcycle only after the engine is started. They should sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.
16. Refusing to take an alcohol levels test when requested to do so by an officer will result in:
Explanation
Tennessee has an Implied Consent law. This means that simply by operating a vehicle on the state's roads, you are understood to have given your consent to have your alcohol levels tested if asked. If you refuse to take an alcohol levels test when one is requested by an officer, your license will be automatically suspended for 12 months.
17. When being passed by another vehicle, you should travel in:
Explanation
When being passed, the center portion of the lane is generally the safest lane position for a motorcyclist. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with it. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle can also be dangerous because it may prompt the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so.
18. What does a traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow mean?
Explanation
A traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow has the same meaning as a red traffic light. Drivers must come to a complete stop and wait for a traffic signal that allows them to turn in their desired direction.
19. The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:
Explanation
An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up your following distance.
20. When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:
Explanation
All curves are different. When taking a curve, choose a lane position that is appropriate for conditions and adjust as needed.
21. Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:
Explanation
