Motorcycle Awareness Foundation of Tennessee
Parents Page
Do you have a Teen wanting to drive or a teen wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle?
If so the information on this page, should be helpful.
Our Awareness program is designed to teach teen drivers the differences between motorcycle riders and those driving automobiles. It is designed to increase awareness of Motorcycles and to prevent death or injury due to accidents. Most accidents are caused because automobile drivers did not see the motorcycle. All parents are encouraged to attend our class or have us at your club, church or organization.
The Motorcycle Awareness Foundation of Tennessee encourages all new riders to take a Riders Training Course.
615 232 2913
The charge for this course is $175.00 and up, but it is well worth the money. They supply the motorcycle!The skills needed to ride a motorcycle are essential to learn whether you are 16 or 60. This course teaches riders the skills needed to ride safely and defensively, TN Motorcycle Laws, how to handle a panic situation, along with other important information needed by new riders. Even is you rode years ago, this course is beneficial, motorcycling has changed over the last few years. It only takes a weekend of your time to ensure your safety. After completing this course you will be issued a certificate. You then take your certificate to the DMV and they will issue you a license, then take your certificate to your insurance agent and receive a 20% discount on your insurance. To find a location close to you click on the Motorcycle Rider Education Program below.
CSAL Awareness Test
Please take the following test
1. When following a Motorcyclist, what's the minimum distance that should be between you and the Motorcycle?
A. 20 Feet
B. 2 Seconds
C. 2 car lengths
D. 4 seconds
2. When you see a motorcyclist with his/her turn signal flashing. You should?
A. Assume the motorcyclists will be turning.
B. Proceed so that the Motorcyclist can make his or her move?
C. Wait until the motorcyclist's intentions are clear before proceeding.
D. None of the above
3. Why do Motorcyclists change lanes?
A. To get a better view of oncoming traffic
B. To attract attention to themselves
C. To avoid obstacles on the roadway
D. All of the Above
4. How many times should you check for
motorcycles or other traffic before proceeding through an intersection?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
SCROLL DOWN FOR ANSWERS
1. 4 seconds ( a motorcycle can stop quicker then a car so we ask that you give more distance between.
2. Wait until the motorcyclists' intention is clear before proceeding ( Some Motorcycle turn signals do not turn off automatically like other vehicles.)
3. All of the Above
4. 4 ( Look Twice Both Ways equals 4 times)
We hope you passed our sample test if you didn't we hope you learned something new.