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Tennessee motorcycle permit practice test

The Tennessee TDOSHS motorcycle knowledge test has 30 questions and you need 24 right. It's based on Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual. Practise Tennessee's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

Tennessee motorcycle rules

Knowledge test30 questions, 24 correct to pass
Skills test or courseClass M license requires a knowledge test and a driving (skills) test per the Driver License Manual (hardship section, p. 3); off-road vehicles/ATVs cannot be used for the road test (p. 3). Rider-course waiver rules (Motorcycle Rider Education Program) are on tn.gov pages that could not be retrieved, so they are not recorded. Class M is required for vehicles over 125 cc; a Class M limited license for vehicles under 125 cc (p. 3).
Lane splitting or filteringThe Driver License Manual says motorcycles have the right to the full lane, drivers must never try to share a lane with a motorcycle, and riders must never ride between lanes in traffic or share a lane with another vehicle (pp. 107-108). The statute was not reviewed.

Tennessee motorcycle law questions

19 questions

  1. Question 1In Tennessee, what license class is needed to operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or motorized bicycle/scooter?

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    B: Class M. Operators of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and motorized bicycles/scooters must apply for a Class M license. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class M (Motorcycle), page 2.

  2. Question 2Generally, what engine size requires a full Class M license in Tennessee rather than a Class M limited license?

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    A: Over 125 cc. Generally, vehicles over 125 cc need a Class M license; vehicles under 125 cc need a Class M limited license. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class M (Motorcycle), page 3.

  3. Question 3A Tennessee driver wants to drive a car and ride a motorcycle. Which license class is required?

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    A: Class DM. A driver who wants to operate both a motorcycle and a Class D vehicle needs a Class DM license. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class M (Motorcycle), page 3.

  4. Question 4A Tennessee Class A CDL holder also wants to ride a motorcycle. What license is needed?

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    C: A Class M must be added (for example, Class AM). A commercial license covers Class D vehicles, but a Class M is needed to operate a motorcycle (for example, Class AM). Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class A, B, or C - Commercial Driver Licenses (note), page 3.

  5. Question 5Can an off-road motor vehicle be used for the Tennessee Class M road test?

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    C: No, off-road motor vehicles cannot be used for the road test. The manual states off-road motor vehicles cannot be used for the road test. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class M (Motorcycle), page 3.

  6. Question 6How may an off-road vehicle or ATV cross a Tennessee roadway?

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    B: Only at a ninety-degree angle, without traveling along the road. Off-road vehicles and ATVs may not be driven on Tennessee or federal highways and may cross roadways only at ninety-degree angles. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class M (Motorcycle), page 3.

  7. Question 7What is the youngest age at which a Tennessee hardship (Class H) license can cover a Class M motorcycle?

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    B: 14. A Class H hardship license may be issued to a 14-year-old for a Class D vehicle, a Class M motorcycle, or both, in cases of family hardship. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class H-Hardship, page 3.

  8. Question 8On a Tennessee hardship license, what engine size limit applies to the Class M vehicle?

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    D: 125 cc. Once licensed, operation of the Class M vehicle on a hardship license is limited to 125 cc. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class H-Hardship, page 3.

  9. Question 9When is a Tennessee Class H hardship license valid?

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    A: Only during daylight hours and for travel to authorized locations. The Class H license is valid only in daylight and for travel to locations specified in the approval letter. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class H-Hardship, page 3.

  10. Question 10When does a Tennessee hardship license expire?

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    C: When the holder reaches age 16. Regardless of age at approval, a hardship license expires when the holder turns 16. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Class H-Hardship, page 3.

  11. Question 11How many questions are on Tennessee's online Class M (Motorcycle) knowledge test?

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    C: 30. The online Class M test has 30 questions with a total time of 60 minutes. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Driver License Knowledge Test Online.

  12. Question 12What minimum score is needed to pass Tennessee's online knowledge test, including the Class M test?

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    C: 80%. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Driver License Knowledge Test Online.

  13. Question 13When can an applicant take Tennessee's Class M test online?

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    D: After successfully completing the Class D (Operator) test. Applicants are eligible to take the Class M test online after successfully completing the Class D test. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Driver License Knowledge Test Online.

  14. Question 14In which language is Tennessee's online Class M test offered?

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    D: English only. The Class M online test language option is English only (Class D is English and Spanish). Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Driver License Knowledge Test Online.

  15. Question 15According to the Tennessee Driver License Manual fee table, what is the minimum age for a Class M (Motorcycle) license?

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    B: 15. The fee table lists Class M (Motorcycle) with a minimum age of 15 and a fee of $29.00 (Class DM: age 16, $55.00). Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: License Fees table, page 12.

  16. Question 16What does the Tennessee manual say about sharing a lane with a motorcycle?

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    D: Motorcycles have the right to the full lane, and drivers must never try to share it. Motorcycles have the right to use the full lane, and drivers must never try to share a lane with a motorcycle. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 107.

  17. Question 17According to the Tennessee Driver License Manual, may a motorcyclist ride between lanes of traffic?

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    D: No, never ride between lanes in traffic or share a lane with another vehicle. The manual tells riders they must follow the laws of the road and never ride between lanes in traffic or share a lane with another vehicle. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Safety Tips for Motorcycles: Drive to Survive, page 108.

  18. Question 18What following distance does the Tennessee manual tell drivers to allow behind a motorcycle at minimum?

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    D: At least two seconds. Drivers should allow at least a two-second following distance so the rider has time to maneuver or stop. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Driver Tips for Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 107.

  19. Question 19What does the Tennessee Driver License Manual tell motorcyclists to check on a helmet?

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    B: That it has a DOT label inside showing it meets U.S. DOT standards. Riders are told to beware of helmets that do not meet U.S. DOT standards and to check for the DOT label inside the helmet. Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual: Safety Tips for Motorcycles: Always Wear a Helmet, page 107.

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Manual: Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual. Source: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division, checked 2026-10-27.