Take TX Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Texas DPS Motorcycle Class M License Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which Texas license class is required to legally operate a motorcycle on a public street or highway?

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AClass C✓BClass M✓CClass B✓DClass A✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

How many questions are on the Texas DPS motorcycle Class M knowledge test?

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A10 questions✓B20 questions✓C30 questions✓D46 questions✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the passing score on the Texas DPS motorcycle knowledge test?

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A70% (14 of 20 correct)✓B75% (15 of 20 correct)✓C80% (16 of 20 correct)✓D85% (17 of 20 correct)✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Texas requires every applicant for a Class M license to complete which course?

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AA defensive driving course✓BAn MSB-approved Basic Motorcycle Operator Training Course at a TDLR-licensed school✓CA first-aid certification course✓DAn online-only handbook quiz✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

How long is the MSB-8 or MSB-R motorcycle course completion certificate valid for license-application purposes?

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A6 months✓B12 months✓C24 months✓DIndefinitely✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Under Texas Transportation Code 661.003, who is generally required to wear protective headgear while operating or riding on a motorcycle?

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AOnly riders under 18 years old✓BEvery operator and passenger on a public street or highway✓COnly riders without insurance✓DOnly riders on highways above 35 mph✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A Texas rider 21 or older may legally ride without a helmet only if they:

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AHave a current Class M license✓BHave either completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course under Chapter 662 OR are covered by a qualifying health insurance plan✓CRide on a road posted at 35 mph or less✓DHave at least five years of riding experience✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Is lane splitting (riding between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction) legal in Texas?

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AYes, at any speed✓BYes, but only when traffic is stopped✓CNo — it is prohibited statewide✓DOnly on toll roads✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Texas law requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear eye protection unless the motorcycle has:

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AA speedometer✓BA windscreen✓CSaddlebags✓DA passenger backrest✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What is the legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) limit for a Texas motorcyclist age 21 or older?

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A0.05%✓B0.08%✓C0.10%✓D0.04%✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Under Texas's zero-tolerance law, a motorcyclist under 21 commits a DUI offense if they operate a motorcycle with:

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AAny detectable amount of alcohol in their system✓BA BAC of 0.05% or higher✓CA BAC of 0.08% or higher✓DA BAC of 0.02% or higher✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What does Texas's implied-consent law mean for a motorcyclist arrested on suspicion of DWI?

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APolice must wait 24 hours before requesting any test✓BBy operating a motor vehicle in public, the rider has automatically agreed to provide breath or blood specimens after a lawful arrest✓CThe rider can refuse all chemical testing without penalty✓DOnly blood tests, never breath tests, can be requested✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

The T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection acronym stands for:

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ATires, Cables, Lubrication, Oil, Clutch, Seat✓BTires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands✓CThrottle, Clutch, Lights, Odometer, Chains, Steering✓DTurn signals, Cables, Levers, Oil, Chassis, Suspension✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

On most modern motorcycles, the front brake is controlled by:

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AThe left hand lever✓BThe right hand lever✓CThe right foot pedal✓DThe left foot pedal✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

On most motorcycles, the clutch is operated by:

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AThe right hand lever✓BThe left hand lever✓CThe right foot pedal✓DA twist of the right grip✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

The throttle is operated by:

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ATwisting the right grip✓BTwisting the left grip✓CPushing the right foot pedal✓DPulling the left hand lever✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

For normal stopping on a motorcycle, the best practice is to:

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AUse only the front brake✓BUse only the rear brake✓CUse both brakes together every time you slow or stop✓DUse engine braking only✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Approximately what share of a motorcycle's stopping power typically comes from the front brake?

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AAbout 30%✓BAbout 50%✓CAbout 70%✓D100%✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Total stopping distance for a motorcycle is the sum of:

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AReaction distance only✓BBraking distance only✓CPerception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance✓DFollowing distance plus braking distance✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What is the minimum recommended following distance behind another vehicle on a Texas road in good conditions?

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A1 second✓B2 seconds✓C5 seconds✓D10 seconds✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

At highway speeds, the most effective way to make a motorcycle lean for a curve is to:

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ALean your body opposite to the turn✓BPress forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to go (counter-steering)✓CPull back on both handgrips equally✓DApply the front brake hard while leaning✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

The Slow-Look-Press-Roll (SLPR) sequence for taking a corner means:

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ASlow to entry speed, Look through the turn, Press the grip to lean, Roll on the throttle through the exit✓BSlow to a stop, Look at the road surface, Press both brakes, Roll forward✓CSlow, Look, Pull the clutch, Roll the bike✓DSlow to a stop, Look ahead, Park, Roll the bike across✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When swerving to avoid an obstacle, you should:

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ABrake hard at the same time as you swerve✓BMake two quick, separate counter-steering inputs — one to go around the object and one to recover✓CLock both brakes and skid around✓DPull in the clutch and coast around✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

The proper body position for normal riding is best described as:

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ASlouched, with arms locked straight✓BKnees out wide, hands gripping tightly✓CBack straight, arms relaxed and slightly bent, knees against the tank, feet on the pegs with toes pointed straight✓DStanding on the pegs at all times✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

How many lane positions does a motorcyclist generally choose from within a single lane?

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A1✓B2✓C3✓D5✓