# Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-107: Licensing skills test examination

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-107
- **Heading:** Licensing skills test examination
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 51 / Section 55-51-107

## Text

The director may exempt applicants for a reinstated or an original motorcycle operator license from the licensing skills and/or knowledge test if they present proof of successful completion of a rider training course that includes a similar test of skills and/or knowledge that is approved by the department and licensing officials. No licensing skills or knowledge examination required by this chapter shall be required for renewal of a motorcycle operator license. Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 7; § 55-25-107 ; Acts 1998, ch. 658, § 1.
The director may exempt applicants for a reinstated or an original motorcycle operator license from the licensing skills and/or knowledge test if they present proof of successful completion of a rider training course that includes a similar test of skills and/or knowledge that is approved by the department and licensing officials. No licensing skills or knowledge examination required by this chapter shall be required for renewal of a motorcycle operator license.
Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 7; § 55-25-107 ; Acts 1998, ch. 658, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-101 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-102 Motorcycle rider education program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-103 Instructor requirements and training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-104 Motorcycle rider safety fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-105 Advisory committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-106 Insurance discount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-107 Licensing skills test examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T55_C51_S55-51-107.md)

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