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2026 Texas Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 20
If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
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B
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
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C
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
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D
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.
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QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 20
For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather.
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B
Wool.
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C
Polyester.
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D
Silk.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Riding gloves are often:
Choose one answer below.
A
Made of leather.
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B
Made of wool.
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C
Not pre-curved.
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D
Unsafe for the rider.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
In Texas, a person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.04 percent
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B
0.08 percent
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C
0.1 percent
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D
0.12 percent
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
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B
Ride with the headlight turned on.
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C
Wave at other drivers.
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D
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.
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B
Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.
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C
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.
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D
Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
Your motorcycle’s brake light is:
Choose one answer below.
A
More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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B
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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C
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
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D
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
A stocking cap
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QUESTION 10 / 20
To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
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B
Looks sturdy.
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C
Is inexpensive.
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D
Is in your favorite color.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When you ride, the best gear to wear is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Any gear that helps to protect you.
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B
The lowest-priced gear.
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C
Gear that looks good.
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D
Any gear that fits.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When riding, a cushion of space is helpful to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Give you space to react to hazards.
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B
Hide you from other drivers.
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C
Prevent you from avoiding hazards.
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D
Allow you to look at road signs.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
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B
So you can tailgate.
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C
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
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D
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lengthen your following distance.
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B
Shorten your following distance.
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C
Leave the road.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing a helmet.
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B
Wearing a leather jacket.
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C
Using the rear brake only.
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D
Wearing goggles.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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B
Not look ahead while riding.
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C
Wear dark clothes.
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D
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases your line of sight.
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B
It decreases your line of sight.
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C
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
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D
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
A pre-ride inspection usually takes:
Choose one answer below.
A
A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
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B
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
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C
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
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D
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
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B
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
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C
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
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D
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.
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