Tennessee Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.
Only the rear brake should be used.

Q.2

The faster you drink alcohol:

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.
The faster the alcohol accumulates in your body.
The less the alcohol affects your body.

Q.3

If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

Q.4

When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Stay to the left side of the lane.

Q.5

Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

Closer
Farther away
Larger

Q.6

When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.
Focus only on what is behind you.
Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

Q.7

Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.
Closed.
Covered.

Q.8

Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.9

Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings
Dry pavement
The roadway under a bridge

Q.10

Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.
Is acceptable all the time.
May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

Q.11

How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

Wait.
Drink coffee.
Exercise.

Q.12

When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.
Ride on the right side of your lane.
Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

Q.13

A solid white line on the side of the road indicates:

No parking is permitted.
The right edge of a traffic lane.
Traffic must merge.

Q.14

A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.
Allow them to get in front of you.
Make gestures at them.

Q.15

When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.
Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.
Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

Q.16

A difference between googles and a windshield is:

Goggles will protect you from the wind, but a windshield won’t.
A windshield will protect you from the wind, but goggles won't.
A windshield will keep your eyes from watering better than goggles.

Q.17

Passengers should:

Look over their shoulder when taking a turn or curve.
Never hold onto the rider.
Sit as far back as possible.

Q.18

The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.
Maintain eye contact.
Wave at drivers.

Q.19

The human body removes alcohol at a rate of:

About one drink per hour.
About two drinks per hour.
About three drinks per hour.

Q.20

When you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Perform both actions at the same time.
Only brake.
Perform one action, then the other.

Q.21

If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Listening for the other vehicle scraping against the pavement.
Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.
Looking at the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead and trying to determine if it is bouncing.

Q.22

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.
Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
Swerve around the animal.

Q.23

When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:

Have a large bend at the elbow when reaching for the handle grips.
Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Be fully extended when reaching for the handle grips.

Q.24

How should you brake?

With the front brake only
With the rear brake only
With both brakes

Q.25

When riding a motorcycle:

The mirrors provide a perfect view.
The mirrors do not show your blind spots.
The mirrors should not be used, except when parking.

Q.26

You are riding over bridge gratings and your motorcycle has begun to weave. You should:

Speed up to get over the surface faster.
Ride in a zigzagging motion.
Maintain a steady speed and ride straight across the gratings.

Q.27

When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.
Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.
Should be avoided.

Q.28

When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.

Q.29

Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white
Blue, black, gray, and purple
Orange, red, yellow, and green

Q.30

When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.
Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.
Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.

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