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Free Tennessee DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025
One of the most famous rides in Tennessee is the Tail of the Dragon, an 11-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 129 that features 318 curves. This famous road challenges even the most experienced riders, but it also rewards the daring ones with breathtaking views. Although you may already have this journey on your bucket list, you should practice and improve your riding skills in a safe environment. The Tennessee Department of Safety (DMV) issues the official motorcycle operator manual (Tennessee Motorcycle Manual) and advises every aspiring rider to read it at least once.
Our Tennessee DMV motorcycle permit practice tests can also be used for educational purposes. Each practice test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions based on the official motorcycle operator manual. To promote an efficient learning environment for beginners, we don’t punish mistakes. Instead, we point them out as soon as they occur and help you learn from them. If you miss a question, immediate feedback will be provided to help you understand why your answer was wrong. Pay attention to this detailed explanation and note it down in a notebook or notebook app. As you train with our practice tests for several weeks, you’ll master the various aspects of riding theory through repetition.
Use the “Shift + ?” key combination to display a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. Use these shortcuts whenever you find them convenient during your training sessions. Our practice tests are not timed, so you won’t have to rush through the questions. Learn at your own pace and ignore your score during your first few attempts.
Anyone can pass the official motorcycle knowledge exam, but this shouldn’t be your final goal. These practice tests are designed to make you a safe and responsible rider, so you should keep using them even after obtaining a motorcycle license. With non-stop access and unlimited attempts, you can refresh your memory and stay updated to the latest changes brought by DMV rules or state law at any time.
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List of questions (classic view)
- In Tennessee, riding a motorcycle while impaired by drugs or alcohol is
- Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is
- In Tennessee, if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
- When can you ride a motorcycle in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane?
- In Tennessee, you must wear a helmet
- Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must
- When looking where you want to turn, you should
- Changing your lane position can
- All of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) EXCEPT
- Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
- What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path?
- In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?
- The safest formation when you're riding in a group is
- When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
- To carry cargo, you should
- Which of the following does NOT increase your safety when you're riding at night?
- Use your feet to maintain balance by
- The safest way to deal with tailgaters is to
- How can you initiate a swerve?
- If your throttle sticks while you are riding, what should you try FIRST?
- When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see
- You should AVOID attaching cargo to a motorcycle with
- __________ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
- The fastest way to stop is to
- The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to
- What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
- When you are being passed from behind,
- Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
- What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
- As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
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