Tennessee Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026
Practice for the Tennessee motorcycle rules-of-the-road knowledge test for a Class P-M permit or Class M license. These questions cover Tennessee permit limits, license classes and waivers, plus safe riding skills from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.
Quick answer
It is run by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services. Minimum age: 15 (Class P-M permit); 16 (Class M license). Practise here for free with 134 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 14
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Answer: A. 15
The Class P-M permit is available at 15.
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Question 2 of 14
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Answer: D. 650cc
Permit holders are limited to 650cc.
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Answer: A. 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Permit riding is limited to 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Question 4 of 14
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Answer: A. Within 7 miles
Permit holders must stay within a 7-mile radius of home.
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Answer: D. No
Passengers are not allowed.
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Answer: A. No
Interstates are off-limits on the permit.
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Answer: D. One year
Permits are valid for one year from issue.
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Answer: C. They can exchange the permit for a motorcycle license with no tests
At 16 the permit can be exchanged for a license without testing.
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Question 9 of 14
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Answer: D. Over 125cc
Class M covers motorcycles over 125cc. Class M-Limited covers 51 to 125cc.
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Question 10 of 14
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Answer: C. Both the knowledge test and the road skills test
A Tennessee MREP course waives both tests.
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Answer: C. Only the road skills test
Out-of-state MSF courses waive only the road skills test.
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Answer: B. One year
Certificates are valid for one year from the issue date.
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Answer: D. All riders
Tennessee has a universal helmet law.
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Question 14 of 14
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Answer: C. A motorcycle pre-trip inspection
Testing includes vision, knowledge, a pre-trip inspection and an on-cycle road skills test.
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What to know before the test
- A Class M license covers motorcycles over 125cc and requires age 16.
- A Class P-M motorcycle learner permit is available at 15. It is valid for one year.
- Permit holders may not carry passengers, ride on interstates, ride outside 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., ride more than 7 miles from home, or ride a motorcycle over 650cc.
- At 16 the permit can be exchanged for a motorcycle license with no tests.
- A Tennessee rider education (MREP) course waives both the knowledge and road skills tests; an MSF course from another state waives only the skills test. Certificates are valid for one year.
- Tennessee requires all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be for a motorcycle permit in Tennessee?
15 for a Class P-M learner permit, and 16 for a Class M license.
What are the Tennessee motorcycle permit restrictions?
No passengers, no interstates, ride only from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. within 7 miles of home, and motorcycles of 650cc or less.
Can I skip the Tennessee motorcycle tests?
A Tennessee MREP course waives the knowledge and skills tests. An MSF course from another state waives only the skills test.
What is a Class M-Limited license in Tennessee?
A license for motor-driven cycles of 51 to 125cc.
Does Tennessee require motorcycle helmets?
Yes, for all riders.