Texas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
On a Texas public highway, which of these riders must hold a Class M license?
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On a Texas public highway, which of these riders must hold a Class M license?
- A Riders of motorcycles, three-wheelers, motor-driven cycles and mopeds
- B Only riders of motorcycles with engines larger than 250cc
- C Only riders of two-wheel motorcycles, since mopeds need just a Class C
- D Only riders of two-wheel motorcycles who plan to carry a passenger on public roads
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A. Riders of motorcycles, three-wheelers, motor-driven cycles and mopeds
Texas requires a Class M license for anyone operating a motorcycle on a public highway, and the rule also covers three-wheel motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds. Small engines and extra wheels do not create an exception.
You need to swerve around an obstacle and also slow down. When should you brake?
- A Only during the swerve, using the rear brake
- B Never; braking should be avoided entirely
- C During the swerve, to slow as early as possible
- D Before or after the swerve, never during it
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D. Before or after the swerve, never during it
A swerve uses your tires' traction to change direction quickly, so braking at the same time can make them skid. Brake before or after a swerve, never while swerving.
There are vehicles on both sides of you. Which lane position is usually your best option?
- A Right on the lane line between the two vehicles
- B The center of the lane, path 2
- C The left third of the lane, path 1
- D The right third of the lane, path 3
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B. The center of the lane, path 2
When vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane, path 2, is usually your best option because it gives you the most space on each side. Move toward path 2 or 3 when hazards are only on your left, and path 1 or 2 when they are only on your right.
Which item is on Texas's list of required equipment for motorcycles?
- A A passenger backrest
- B A pair of saddlebags
- C A set of crash bars
- D A rear red reflector
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D. A rear red reflector
Texas law requires motorcycles to have equipment such as a horn, mirror, brakes, tail and stop lamps, a license plate lamp, a rear red reflector and a headlamp. These are minimums; the manual also recommends a mirror on each side and extra reflectors.