DMV Motorcycle Test Texas | DMV Texas Sample Written Test

Motorcycle Test 3

1.To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

Adjust the shocks.

Adjust the handlebars.

Adjust the brakes.

Adjust the throttle.

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2.Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.

A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.

Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.

It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.

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3.When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.

Single-file.

Staggered.

Passing.

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4.Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly

Farther away, faster

Closer, more slowly

Closer, faster

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5.What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip

An oily or greasy strip

Lane markings

Ice

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6.To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

Try to make eye contact with other drivers.

Ride with your headlight on.

Reduce your space cushion.

Ride in a weaving pattern.

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7.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Allow you to set up for turns.

Allow an escape route.

Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.

Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.

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8.Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement

Dry pavement

Lane markings

Snow

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9.Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.

Farther away.

Faster.

Narrower.

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10.When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:

Items made of leather.

Items made of polyester.

Items made of light materials.

Items that are darkly-colored.

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11.When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.

Use only the front brake.

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12.When passing a vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.

You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.

You may pass on the shoulder.

You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone

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13.Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see.

Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane.

Provide you with an escape route.

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14.When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

Ride single-file.

Ride in a staggered formation

Ride in pairs.

Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

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15.In Texas, a person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

0.12 percent

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16.An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

You can pass danger more quickly.

You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.

You will have more time to react to the movements of others.

You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.

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17.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.

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18.Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.

When you want to look at the scenery.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

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19.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.

The horn may go off.

Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.

Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

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20.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blindspots.

Increase your ability to see and be seen

Go faster.

Set up for turns.

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21.On a motorcycle, a horn:

Is useless.

Usually cannot be heard by others.

Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.

Should not be used.

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22.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

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23.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.

Use the brakes gradually.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Downshift.

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24.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.

Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.

Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.

Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

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25.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.

Hold onto the motorcycle seat.

Sit as far back as possible.

Never hold onto you.

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26.When riding in a group, you should:

Never use a staggered formation.

Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.

Not use your mirrors.

Not tailgate other riders within the group.

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27.You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

Air pressure.

Tread.

General wear.

Flexibility.

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28.When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.

Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.

Should always ride in the center of the lane.

Should always ride in the left part of the lane.

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29.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

Quickly brake.

Close the throttle to slow down.

Accelerate quickly.

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30.When passing another vehicle:

You may ride on the shoulder.

You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.

You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.

You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.

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31.Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.

Is not allowed.

Should only be used at night.

Does not help you to be seen.

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32.When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:

Air pressure

General wear

General tread

Shininess

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33.To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Ride in a weaving pattern.

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34.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.

Pack lighter items near the front.

Try to not place items over the rear axle.

Place items behind the rear axle.

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35.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.

Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

Slowly inch across the tracks.

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36.Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

Making sure the headlight works.

Checking the oil level.

Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.

Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.

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37.If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.

Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.

Not be concerned about your placement.

Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

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38.To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

Tire pressure.

Mirror positions.

Headlight position.

Brake light position.

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39.When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Avoid sudden moves.

Use both brakes.

Reduce your speed.

Brake quickly.

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40.For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely.

Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.

Should only partially cover your arms and legs.

Should be made of wool.

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41.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.

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42.Approved helmets:

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.

Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Are dangerous to wear.

Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.

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43.If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

Staggered formation.

Pyramid formation.

Single-file line.

Row of pairs.

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44.When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

Five seconds.

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45.To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.

Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Drag your feet on the ground.

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Motorcycle Test 3

1.To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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2.Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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3.When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

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4.Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

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5.What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

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6.To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

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7.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

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8.Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

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9.Convex mirrors make cars seem:

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10.When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:

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11.When braking:

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12.When passing a vehicle:

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13.Your lane position should not:

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14.When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

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15.In Texas, a person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

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16.An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

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17.In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

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18.Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

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19.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

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20.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

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21.On a motorcycle, a horn:

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22.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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23.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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24.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

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25.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

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26.When riding in a group, you should:

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