Tennessee Motorcycle Practice Test 1

1.During a pre-ride inspection, what should be true of the side stand?

It should have some looseness so it drops easilyIt should be removed before any long tripIt should rest against the exhaust pipe when raisedIt should move freely and be held up firmly by its spring

2.In Tennessee, does operating a motorized bicycle under 50 cc require a special motorcycle endorsement?

Yes, a Class M-Limited license is requiredYes, a Class M endorsement is requiredNo, a valid driver license is enoughYes, a commercial endorsement is required

3.If your motorcycle begins to wobble at the front wheel and handlebars, what should you do?

Brake as hard as you canAccelerate out of the wobbleGrip firmly and gradually close the throttleLet go and coast

4.How does cannabis (marijuana) affect a rider's perception, according to the manual?

It distorts perception of time, space, and speedIt sharpens perceptionIt has no effect on ridingIt only affects vision at night

5.Because a motorcycle's brake light is less noticeable than a car's, what can help warn drivers behind you before you slow?

Speeding up brieflyTurning off the headlightWaving your left arm downward onlyFlashing the brake light before slowing

6.In Tennessee, deliberately riding a motorcycle with the front tire raised off the ground on a public road is treated as what?

A parking violationA permitted stuntReckless drivingA minor equipment violation

7.Why do drivers so often report that they never saw the motorcycle before a crash?

Motorcycles are quieter than other vehicles in trafficIts outline is much narrower and drivers are not looking for oneMotorcycle headlights are dimmer than car headlightsMost motorcycles are painted in dark colors

8.About how much distance does a truck traveling 55 mph need to stop compared with a car at the same speed?

Roughly the same distanceAbout 100 feetSlightly less than a carAbout 450 feet or more, far longer than a car

9.At night, what can the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you reveal about the road surface?

Taillights that grow brighter mean the road is about to narrowTaillights that dim indicate a slippery patchTaillights bouncing up and down warn of bumps or rough pavementTaillights give no useful information about the surface

10.If you accidentally lock the rear brake on a good-traction surface while stopping in a straight line, what can you do?

Immediately release and grab the front brake hardTurn the handlebars sharplyLet go of both brakesKeep it locked until fully stopped if upright and straight