Texas DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Center. Left. Right or center. Right.

2. When should you rise off the seat slightly? Riding on slippery surfaces. Preparing to pass another vehicle. Absorbing shock when riding over obstacles. Increasing your visibility.

3. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Never stop in a curve. Use your rear brake only. Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road Use your lean to enhance braking.

4. To help maintain balance, your feet should Skim the ground during turns. Be placed firmly on the foot pegs. Be against the gas tank Point down toward the road.

5. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Left or right. Left. Center. Center or right.

6. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

7. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Not lean at all. Lean at different angles None of the above.

8. What should you do if your front wheel locks while braking? Keep the wheel locked until you come to a complete stop. Increase your speed. Release the brake and apply again. Pull the kill engine switch.

9. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car It is less visible. It is faster. Shoulder checks are not required Special lights are required.

10. Which is correct regarding alcohol consumption and riding? Pay attention to the sensations of your body. if you feel okay, trust your instinct as to whether or not you are fit to ride. It is safe to have approximately 3 drinks. Do not drink at all if you intend to ride It is safe to have a few drinks as long as you pace yourself. Have someone else watch your behavior. if you are still acting normal, then you are fit to ride.

11. Locked wheel skids are usually caused by The drive wheels losing traction with the road surface. The ignition being turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion. Braking too hard at a high speed Pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

12. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist Up. Locked. Down Flat.

13. Which of the following is not true, regarding pavement markings? Broken yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Crossing double solid yellow lines to make a left turn to/from an alley is not against the traffic law. Crossing a double solid white line is allowed on a highway Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.

14. Your motorcycle will ____ with a passenger on board. Handle about the same as normal. None of the listed answers. Respond more slowly than normal Respond more quickly than normal.

15. 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.

16. If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over metal grating, what should you do? Grip the handlebars tightly to stop the feeling. Relax and maintain speed. Decrease your speed Increase your speed.

17. This regulatory sign indicates that

Drivers must not make a right turn. Drivers must not pass on the right. Drivers must not yield right. Drivers must not make a left turn.

18. The front brake of your motorcycle is the more powerful brake, how much total stopping power does the front brake provide? A quarter of the stopping power. It provides all of the stopping power. One half of the stopping power None of the stopping power. Three quarters of the stopping power.

19. The most important thing about swerving is to Not brake and swerve at the same time. Never swerve on a curve. Brake while swerving Only swerve towards the inside of the road.

20. What is the best path through a curve? It is the center of the road. It is different for each curve. It is close to the center line It is close to the edge of the road.

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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.