Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Test

When making a normal, non-emergency stop, use the front and rear brakes simultaneously and downshift.

To be effective, an eye or face shield must be free of scratches; be resistant to penetration; allow clear views to both sides; fasten securely; permit air to pass through to prevent fogging; and allow room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed.

If a motorcycle does not have a windshield, operators and passengers are required by law to wear goggles, glasses with impact-resistant lenses, or helmets with face shields. A full-face helmet can provide a rider with the best protection, even if their motorcycle has a windshield.

When turning, look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn only your head, not your shoulders, and keep your eyes level with the horizon. Turning your shoulders may cause you to steer off course.

Motorcyclists may pass on the right if there is unobstructed pavement with a width of at least eight feet to the right of the vehicle being passed. Motorcyclists, and other drivers, should never leave the road to pass another vehicle.

Because it can be difficult to judge distances in the dark, ride with a following distance of at least three seconds when traveling at night.

In general, it is best for a group to ride in a staggered formation. Move into a single-file formation when taking a curve, making a turn, entering a highway, or leaving a highway.