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2026 Texas Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 20
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
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B
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
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C
Ignore them.
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D
Change lanes and let them pass.
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QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 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 10 / 20
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Relax on the handgrips.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
A driver making eye contact with you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 20
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go above the ankle
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C
Hearing protection
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D
Pants made of a soft material
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