Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind another vehicle?
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In normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind another vehicle?
- A One second
- B Four seconds
- C Two seconds
- D One bike length per 10 mph
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C. Two seconds
Normally, keep at least a two-second following distance. Pick a marker, and when the vehicle ahead passes it, count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two'; if you reach the marker first, you are too close. Motorcycles need as much distance to stop as cars.
Who must wear a crash helmet on a motorcycle in Tennessee?
- A Every operator and every passenger
- B Only permit holders and new riders
- C Only riders under age 21
- D Only the operator, not passengers
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A. Every operator and every passenger
Tennessee has a universal helmet law: anyone operating or riding on a motorcycle must wear a crash helmet meeting federal safety standard 218. Head and neck injuries account for most serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists, and a quality helmet is the single most important thing you can wear to improve your chances in a crash.
At intersections, which vehicles are the biggest danger to motorcyclists?
- A Large trucks going straight through on a green light
- B Cars turning left across your path and cars pulling out of side streets
- C Cars stopped behind you at a red light
- D Vehicles turning right, away from your path
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B. Cars turning left across your path and cars pulling out of side streets
Over half of motorcycle/car crashes happen when drivers violate a rider's right-of-way. Cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out from side streets are the biggest dangers, so slow, cover your controls and be ready to act.
A Tennessee rider aged 16 to 20 can be convicted of underage driving while impaired with a BAC of:
- A 0.02%
- B 0.10%
- C 0.08%
- D 0.05%
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A. 0.02%
A person at least 16 but under 21 who is found driving with a BAC of .02, or under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicant, is convicted of underage driving while impaired. Young riders have low tolerance and little experience, so even small amounts raise crash risk.