Score 24 of 30 correct (80%) to pass. This free simulator mirrors the real Driver Services motorcycle knowledge test — exam-style questions, five per page, with instant scoring and explanations.
The practice test runs just like the real exam — one question at a time, five per page, drawn from the official Tennessee motorcycle question bank. At the end you get your score and a review of every question you missed.
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The Tennessee motorcycle knowledge test is the written exam you must pass to earn your motorcycle permit or licence from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Score 24 of 30 correct (80%) to pass. Every question in this practice test is drawn from the official Tennessee Motorcycle Operator Manual — the same source the real exam is built from.
The exam covers the core riding topics Tennessee expects every rider to know: motorcycle controls, protective gear and the helmet law, lane positioning, turning and swerving, braking, hazard awareness, riding on slippery surfaces, carrying passengers and cargo, the effects of alcohol, and handling emergencies on two wheels.
This simulator gives you exam-style questions five at a time, scores you instantly, and explains every answer with a reference back to the Tennessee motorcycle manual. To get the most out of it:
One Tennessee rule worth knowing before test day: Tennessee law requires every motorcycle operator and passenger to wear a crash helmet meeting federal standard 49 CFR 571.218, regardless of age.
Source: Test details are confirmed on the official agency page. Confirmed in an official search snippet: 30 questions, minimum 80% to pass. State law requires at least 25% of the test to cover alcohol and drugs.