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2026 Texas Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 20
On a motorcycle, a horn:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless.
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B
Usually cannot be heard by others.
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C
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
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D
Should not be used.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the motorcycle seat.
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B
In the sidecar.
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C
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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D
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:
Choose one answer below.
A
If it is certified by the DOT.
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B
If it fits snugly.
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C
If it is free of defects.
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D
If it has cracks.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
A single-file line.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
Rain suits:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should not be used.
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B
Should not balloon when riding.
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C
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
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D
Should tear easily.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure.
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B
Tread.
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C
General wear.
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D
Flexibility.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help you avoid road hazards.
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B
Help you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
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C
Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.
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D
Increase your ability to be seen by others.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your headlight off.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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D
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
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B
Quickly brake.
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C
Close the throttle to slow down.
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D
Accelerate quickly.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Brightly-colored helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
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B
Can be distracting.
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C
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
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D
Are not permitted.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When it starts raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 18 / 20
A shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
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B
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
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C
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
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D
Should not be used with a helmet.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
It is recommended that a motorcyclist:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift gears in a turn.
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B
Shift gears before a turn.
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C
Change power suddenly in a turn.
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D
Ride the brake throughout the turn.
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