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2026 Texas Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:
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A
Making sure the headlight works.
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B
Checking the oil level.
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C
Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
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D
Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
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A
Open parking spaces.
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B
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
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C
Parking meters.
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D
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
When riding with a passenger, you should:
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A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Rider more slowly than usual.
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C
Start slowing later than usual.
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D
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Riding alongside a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is encouraged.
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B
Can place you in a blind spot.
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C
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
A driveway
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C
Dry pavement
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D
A parking lot
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QUESTION 6 / 20
Crashes are more likely to occur among:
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A
Experienced riders.
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B
Beginning riders.
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C
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
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D
Those who have completed a safety course.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Gloves can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 20
Riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Ignore them.
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C
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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D
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need to use a turn signal.
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B
Should still use a turn signal.
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C
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
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D
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
For the best protection, jackets and pants:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.
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C
Should only partially cover your arms and legs.
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D
Should be made of wool.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gravel road
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Mud
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D
Lane markings
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QUESTION 15 / 20
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Goggles will:
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A
Protect only your eyes.
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B
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
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C
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
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D
Provide protection for your entire face.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and check your blind spot.
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B
Look only at your mirrors.
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C
Rely on your peripheral vision.
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D
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
An approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
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B
Looks good.
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C
Does not have a chin strap.
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D
Protects the wearer's hearing.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Wool
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D
Polyester
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