2025 Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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. If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:
Explanation
To create more space and minimize the harm of any hazard, communicate your presence to other road users by using your horn, lights, and/or signals. Adjust your speed to be appropriate for the situation and adjust your lane position and/or direction of travel as needed.
9. There is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic:
Explanation
Intersections present the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other vehicles. Motorcyclists should exercise caution when approaching an intersection.
10. What does this sign mean?

Explanation
Regulatory signs are white signs with red and black markings that inform drivers of specific traffic laws in the indicated area. This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited.
11. To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Explanation
Ride with extreme caution when approaching an intersection. Cover the clutch and both brakes to reduce your reaction time, if needed.
12. If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.
13. When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:
Explanation
In general, the best way for a group of motorcyclists to maintain close ranks while still allowing each rider an adequate space cushion is to ride in a staggered formation.
14. Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:
Explanation