Texas DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective coating. Changing your lane position. Passing slower vehicles.

2. Riding a motorcycle involves all of your ____. Family. Friends. Senses None of the listed answers.

3. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when You should never share your lane. Riding between rows of vehicles. Riding in the right of the lane position only Sharing it with another motorcycle.

4. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs. Using hand signals Making eye contact.

5. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Has a smaller profile. Does not have as many lights. Has a quieter engine Drives faster than a car.

6. Which of the following should be done at night? Wear brighter clothing so you can be seen. Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights. Avoid riding on rural roads Follow vehicles closely.

7. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? In rural areas. When entering a highway. On long stretches of road. At all times.

8. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? All these answers are correct. Front and rear brakes. Headlight, taillight, brake light and turn signals. Horn, mirror, rear red reflector.

9. When riding in traffic, a rider must not share the same lane with cars or other vehicles because You can face a sudden wind blast. Car drivers may not allow you to share the same lane. Most of the roads are narrowed. Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely.

10. When looking where you want to turn, you should Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Reduce your speed before the turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon Do all of the above.

11. Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you when merging into traffic, it is recommended that you do which of the following? Change to another lane if available. Slow down considerably to allow room for the car to merge. Continue at your normal pass and make the merging car wait for the next available merging position Squeeze in to the next lane between two cars. Speed up to quickly pass the oncoming car.

12. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Increase your speed before stopping. Grab the rear brake only. Lean over as much as possible Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road.

13. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow the driver very closely. Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road. Watch the driver's movements Follow in the path of the other driver.

14. When stopped at a stop sign, the motorcycle should Remain in second gear. Remain in first gear. Remain in neutral Remain in third gear.

15. As a motorcycle rider, you can use your feet to maintain balance by Holding them away from the motorcycle. Skimming them above the ground. Keeping them on the footrests Pointing your toes downward.

16. The best time to head out on a trip is____. At midnight. At rush hour. At 3am Between 6 and 11 am.

17. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before entering the turn. After the turn. Before, during, or after the turn During the turn.

18. To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first: Know how to stop quickly. Be able to swerve. Search ahead.

19. What two skills are essential to crash avoidance? Knowing how to drive cautiously and defensively, going extremely slow so that you will never be at speeds fast enough to cause a crash. Knowing how to drive aggressively and recklessly, ensuring no one will treat you with disrespect on the road and lowering the chances of an accident as a result. Knowing when and how to stop or swerve None of the listed answers.

20. Your lane position should provide you with help with which of the following items? All of the answers listed. Protect your lane from other drivers. Communicate your intentions to the other motorists Avoid surface hazards. Increase your ability to see and be seen.

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To operate a motorcycle in Texas, you must have a Class M motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You can apply for a Class M with an I restriction at age 15, a Class M with a J restriction at age 16, and a full Class M license at age 18. A motorcycle license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a Class M license, you must apply and meet the requirements for a regular driver's license. These may vary depending on your age. Additionally, you must successfully complete a motorcycle safety course, submit the required documentation, and pay the fees. Minors who are applying must also hold a class C provisional license, complete the required driver's education coursework, present a high school verification of enrollment and attendance form (VOE), pay the fees, and pass the vision, motorcycle knowledge, and skills exams. Testing may be waived for applicants over the age of 18 who have successfully completed the motorcycle safety course.

Tests are scheduled through the DPS. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.