Should not balloon when riding.

Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.

Both brakes should be applied at the same time.

The rear brake should be applied first.

The front brake should be applied first.

Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.

Texas Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-15 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

10 percent
25 percent
50 percent
75 percent

Q.2

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
Is not important.

Q.3

If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.
In the right portion of the lane.
In any portion of the lane.
On the shoulder.

Q.4

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.
Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.
Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

Q.5

You can increase your visibility by:

Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.
Not using your turn signal.
Wearing dark clothing.
Waving at people.

Q.6

Texas law requires motorcycles be equipped with certain equipment. Which of the following is not a required piece of equipment?

Horn
License plate lamp
Mirror
Saddlebag

Q.7

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader
The riders just behind the leader
The rider in back
The oldest rider

Q.8

Court costs for a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction start at:

$25.
$50.
$70.
$100.

Q.9

Your lane position should:

Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Be close to the road signs.

Q.10

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.
Not look ahead while riding.
Wear dark clothes.
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

Q.11

If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.
Allow them to pass.
Prevent them from passing.
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.

Q.12

Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot.
Look only at your mirrors.
Rely on your peripheral vision.
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

Q.13

Rain suits:

Should not be used.
Should not balloon when riding.
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
Should tear easily.

Q.14

When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
Look to your left frequently.
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

Q.15

A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
Turning off their headlight.
Following another vehicle very closely.
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.

Q.16

Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.
Made of wool.
Not pre-curved.
Unsafe for the rider.

Q.17

One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
Maintenance will be costly.
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

Q.18

You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Once a year.

Q.19

When stopping:

The rear brake should be applied first.
The front brake should be applied first.
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.

Q.20

If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
Accelerate.
Pull over to the side of the road.
Slow down.