Texas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
21 questions written from the Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Why should you not be afraid to use the front brake? It can provide at least what share of your total stopping power?
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Why should you not be afraid to use the front brake? It can provide at least what share of your total stopping power?
- A About one-third
- B About 40%
- C About half
- D At least 70%
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D. At least 70%
The front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power, because weight shifts forward onto the front tire as you slow. It is safe when used properly, so use both brakes every time you slow or stop.
In Texas, at what blood alcohol concentration is an adult rider legally intoxicated?
- A .08 percent or more
- B .10 percent or more
- C .15 percent or more
- D .05 percent or more
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A. .08 percent or more
In Texas, a person with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more is legally intoxicated. Impairment begins well below that level, so the only safe choice is not to ride after drinking.
A tire goes flat while you are riding and you must brake. What should you do?
- A Apply both brakes hard to stop quickly
- B Gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat
- C Shift your weight toward the flat tire
- D Apply only the brake on the flat tire to slow that wheel down
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B. Gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat
If a tire goes flat, hold the handgrips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course. If braking is needed, gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat, if you are sure which one it is, then edge to the side of the road.
A Texas applicant who has never held a motorcycle license in any state wants a Class M license. What must they complete before applying?
- A A six-month motorcycle learner period with a supervisor
- B A TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course
- C Twenty hours of logged riding on private property
- D A state-approved defensive driving course
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B. A TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course
Texas law requires motorcycle license applicants to pass a TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course before they apply. The only exception the manual lists is for out-of-state applicants who already hold a motorcycle license.