Tennessee TDOSHS Motorcycle Practice Test 2
Test 2 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 24 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Tennessee test.
- Questions30
- Correct to pass24
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years
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1. Besides the traffic behind you, what else must you check before moving into the next lane?
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Answer D: That there is room ahead in the new lane for your normal following distance
Moving into a gap that is too short leaves you tailgating the vehicle ahead with a vehicle close behind you.
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2. When is passing another vehicle on the right generally permitted?
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Answer C: When the road has two or more lanes in your direction, or the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room without leaving the pavement
Passing on the right is limited to situations where a lawful lane exists for it or the vehicle ahead is turning left, and it may never be done by driving onto the shoulder.
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3. How many points does a misdemeanor conviction for fleeing a law enforcement officer add to a Tennessee driving record?
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Answer D: 8 points
Fleeing a law enforcement officer, charged as a misdemeanor, carries the top point value of 8 on the Tennessee schedule.
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4. How many points does Tennessee assess for driving 26 to 35 mph over the limit inside a posted work zone?
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Answer D: 6 points
The 26 to 35 mph over band inside a work zone carries 6 points, again one point above the equivalent band on an ordinary road.
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5. A citation for speeding in a Tennessee work zone does not state the exact speed. How many points does the schedule assess for that non-commercial construction zone violation?
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Answer B: 4 points
When the speed is not indicated in a construction zone citation, the schedule assesses 4 points, one point higher than the equivalent ordinary road violation.
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6. Two reckless driving convictions within what window trigger a Tennessee SR-22 insurance requirement?
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Answer D: 12 months
Accumulating two reckless driving convictions within a 12 month period is one of the triggers that requires a driver to file SR-22 proof of insurance.
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7. A pedestrian near the curb is staring at a phone and not looking at traffic. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow down and be ready to stop, because the pedestrian may step out without looking
Distracted pedestrians step into the street without checking. Assume they have not seen you and give yourself time and space to stop.
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8. A yellow diamond shows two lanes narrowing into one. What does it require of a driver?
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Answer D: Adjusting speed and merging before the lane disappears
The lane ends sign gives notice that one lane will be dropped, so drivers should adjust speed and blend into the continuing lane in good time.
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9. You are in the right-hand lane of a multilane street and that lane becomes a right-turn-only lane ahead, but you want to go straight. What should you do?
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Answer B: Change into a through lane before you reach the markings for the turn lane
A lane-use arrow is a regulatory marking, so a driver who wants to continue straight has to leave that lane before it becomes a mandatory turn lane.
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10. Once you are moving, which way of using a navigation device costs you the least attention?
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Answer B: Listening to the spoken directions
Voice guidance lets you keep your eyes on the road, while anything that needs the screen takes glances that add up over a trip.
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11. Which stopped vehicle is protected by the Tennessee Move Over Law?
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Answer C: A utility truck working on electric, phone, gas or water service with its lights flashing
Tennessee extends the law to utility service vehicles as well as police, fire, ambulance, rescue, highway maintenance and recovery vehicles that are using flashing lights.
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12. A Tennessee driver leaves the scene of a crash, and the offense does not trigger a license revocation. How many points does the driving record receive?
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Answer C: 5 points
Leaving the scene of a crash without a resulting revocation is worth 5 points under the Tennessee schedule.
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13. A sign at the signal reads LEFT TURN ON GREEN ARROW ONLY. The ball turns green but no arrow appears. What may you do?
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Answer C: Wait, because your turn is allowed only while the arrow is showing
The sign removes the permissive turn, so the left is legal only during the green arrow and you must wait behind the line until it appears.
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14. Partway through a curve you realize you have carried in more speed than you wanted. What is the best response?
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Answer D: Look through the curve and lean the motorcycle further with steady throttle
Most motorcycles can lean further than the rider believes, and looking where you want to go while pressing the inside grip harder will usually bring the machine around.
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15. How should a rider take curves while carrying a passenger?
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Answer A: More slowly than when riding alone
The extra weight raises the center of gravity and makes the motorcycle respond more slowly, so curves have to be taken at a lower speed.
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16. As a general rule, how far should you travel along a center two-way left-turn lane before you turn?
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Answer C: Only a short distance, just enough to slow down and wait for a gap
The center lane is for making or preparing a left turn, so you enter it only shortly before the turn and never travel along it as a through lane; several states set a specific limit such as 200 or 300 feet.
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17. Which Tennessee credential covers a motor driven cycle or scooter in the 51 to 125 cubic centimeter range for a rider who is 16 or older?
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Answer A: Class M-Limited, issued without any age or engine restriction beyond the range itself
Tennessee's Class M-Limited license is the credential for a motor driven cycle between 51 and 125 cc, issued to riders 16 and older without the additional restrictions that apply to 15 year olds.
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18. How many points does Tennessee assess against a driver caught operating a vehicle while the license is under suspension, revocation or cancellation?
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Answer C: 8 points
Operating while the license is suspended, revoked or cancelled carries the maximum 8 points on the state schedule.
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19. A Tennessee driver is convicted of vehicular homicide. What insurance filing does the state require going forward?
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Answer D: SR-22 proof of financial responsibility
A vehicular assault, homicide or manslaughter conviction is one of the offenses that triggers the SR-22 filing requirement in Tennessee.
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20. What does a swerve actually consist of?
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Answer B: Two quick presses on the grips, one to go around and one to come back
A swerve is two separate countersteering inputs made back to back, so the machine leaves the original path and then returns to it.
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21. Why should baggage be kept as low as possible on a motorcycle?
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Answer C: A high load raises the center of gravity and makes the machine unstable
Weight carried high changes the balance of the motorcycle and makes it feel top heavy in turns and in crosswinds.
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22. You are waiting to turn left at a solid green light with no green arrow. Oncoming traffic is approaching. What should you do?
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Answer A: Yield to the oncoming traffic and turn only when there is a safe gap
A solid green light permits the left turn but does not protect it, so you must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians before turning.
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23. Someone has stepped into a marked crosswalk in the middle of a block ahead of you. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow down, stop before the markings and let the person cross the street
A marked mid-block crosswalk carries the same duty as one at a corner: give way to the person crossing, stopping if that is what letting them cross safely takes.
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24. How many points does Tennessee assess for driving 16 to 25 mph over the posted limit?
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Answer B: 4 points
The 16 to 25 mph over band carries 4 points, one step above the 6 to 15 mph band.
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25. How many points does Tennessee assess for failing to yield the right-of-way?
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Answer D: 4 points
Failing to yield the right-of-way is another 4 point violation on the Tennessee schedule.
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26. You are approaching a refuse collection truck working along your street. What should you expect?
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Answer D: Workers stepping into the road around the truck
Collection crews move constantly between the truck and the curb, often from where you cannot see them, so slow right down and pass only when the whole area is clear.
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27. You are riding on a multi-lane road with a car traveling beside you in the lane on your right. Which lane position is usually best?
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Answer D: The left portion, so you keep a cushion of space from the car alongside
Lane position is chosen to hold space between the motorcycle and the nearest hazard, and here that hazard is the vehicle on the right.
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28. In Tennessee, what blood alcohol concentration makes a driver aged 21 or older legally intoxicated?
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Answer C: 0.08 percent
Tennessee, like the rest of the country, sets legal intoxication for adult drivers at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent.
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29. Which helmet style gives the rider the most coverage?
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Answer C: A full face helmet
A full face helmet covers the chin and jaw as well as the skull, protecting the area that open styles leave exposed.
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30. What is the minimum fine and minimum jail time Tennessee sets for a first DUI conviction?
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Answer C: 350 dollars and 48 hours
A first DUI conviction in Tennessee carries a minimum fine of 350 dollars along with a minimum of 48 hours in jail.