Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 2

1. Frage 1 von 25

   In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?

   • AFarther than the motorcycle
   • BWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
   • COpposite the motorcycle
   • DStraight up while the motorcycle leans
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   Antwort: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

   In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

   • AThey make your helmet too tight
   • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
   • CThey are always too dark
   • DThey fog up only at night
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   Antwort: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

   Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   Under implied consent laws, what do you agree to by riding on public roads?

   • ATo take a skills test every year
   • BTo ride only in daylight
   • CTo be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks
   • DTo carry a passenger when asked
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   Antwort: C. To be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks

   Refusing a test can lead to losing your license.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?

   • ABelow the ankle
   • BOnly knee-high boots are safe
   • CAny height, if they are leather
   • DHigh enough to cover your ankles
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   Antwort: D. High enough to cover your ankles

   Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

   • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • BWith the pedal at your right foot
   • CWith the lever at your left foot
   • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
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   Antwort: C. With the lever at your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?

   • AStop in your lane first
   • BCheck the surface, signal, and slow down
   • CBrake hard while still on the road
   • DSwerve off quickly
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   Antwort: B. Check the surface, signal, and slow down

   Shoulders can be soft or loose. Check it, signal, and slow down before you leave the road.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   Usually, how should you cross railroad tracks that cross your lane?

   • ARide straight across within your lane
   • BStop on the tracks to look
   • CSwerve across lanes to hit them at exactly 90 degrees
   • DBrake hard while crossing
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   Antwort: A. Ride straight across within your lane

   It is usually safer to ride straight across within your lane than to turn sharply to meet the tracks at 90 degrees.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

   • ARide closer together
   • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
   • CUse the shoulder
   • DRide two abreast
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   Antwort: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

   Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   Where should a passenger sit?

   • AOn the gas tank
   • BAs far back as possible
   • CAs far forward as possible without crowding the rider
   • DSideways on the seat
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   Antwort: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider

   Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    What is lane splitting?

    • ARiding on the shoulder
    • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
    • CChanging lanes quickly
    • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
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    Antwort: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

    Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

    • ANo, a windshield is enough
    • BOnly if the windshield is short
    • CYes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
    • DOnly when it rains
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    Antwort: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes

    A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    When should you NOT wear a tinted face shield or tinted glasses?

    • AAt night or in low light
    • BOn the highway
    • COn sunny days
    • DOn hot days
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    Antwort: A. At night or in low light

    Tinted eye protection blocks light you need to see at night and in dim conditions.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

    • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
    • BOnly a backrest
    • CNothing extra
    • DA second set of handlebars
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    Antwort: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger

    The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

    • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
    • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
    • CCross them at full speed at any angle
    • DRide along on top of them
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    Antwort: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

    Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    What should your riding jacket and pants do?

    • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
    • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
    • CBe made of thin cotton
    • DCover your arms and legs completely
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    Antwort: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

    A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?

    • AWith the pedal at your right foot
    • BWith the lever at your left hand
    • CWith the pedal at your left foot
    • DWith the lever at your right hand
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    Antwort: A. With the pedal at your right foot

    The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    Why must you remember to turn off your turn signal?

    • ASignals are only for night
    • BOther drivers ignore signals
    • CIt saves fuel
    • DMany motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves
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    Antwort: D. Many motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves

    A signal left on can make drivers think you are about to turn.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    How do you stop as quickly as possible?

    • AUse only the rear brake
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CApply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
    • DUse only the front brake
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    Antwort: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel

    In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    Where is the clutch lever?

    • AUnder the seat
    • BAt your right foot
    • CIn front of the left handgrip
    • DIn front of the right handgrip
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    Antwort: C. In front of the left handgrip

    The clutch lever is on the left side of the handlebars.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

    • AEvery six hours
    • BNever, if you feel fine
    • CAt least every two hours
    • DOnly when you need fuel
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    Antwort: C. At least every two hours

    Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    How should you load saddlebags?

    • AWith the heaviest items on the left
    • BFull on one side and empty on the other
    • CWith all the weight on one side
    • DWith about the same weight on each side
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    Antwort: D. With about the same weight on each side

    Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    Where should a beginner ride in a group?

    • ANext to another rider
    • BRight behind the leader
    • CAt the very back
    • DIn the lead
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    Antwort: B. Right behind the leader

    Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?

    • ALearn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
    • BAssume it is just like yours
    • CRide fast to test it
    • DSkip the pre-ride check
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    Antwort: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it

    Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

    • AA half helmet
    • BA full-face helmet
    • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
    • DA cap with a sun visor
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    Antwort: B. A full-face helmet

    A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
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    Antwort: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.