1 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion.
Brake later than usual.
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
Ride a little faster than usual.

2 . Road users should:

Stare directly ahead of their vehicles.
Scan the road ahead of, next to, and behind their vehicles.
Rely only on their mirrors.
Scan the road, but only when traveling in the dark.

3 . If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.
Maintain your speed to improve traction.
Not worry about the road conditions.
Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

4 . When you are being passed from behind, 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 any portion of the lane.

5 . Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent
40 percent
60 percent
80 percent

6 . In Texas, helmets are required to be used by:

Only motorcycle operators.
Only motorcycle passengers.
Only moped operators.
The operators and passengers of all types of motorcycles and mopeds.

7 . When downshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Firmly press down the shift lever.

8 . When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should:

Panic.
Deal with the hazards simultaneously.
Turn around and find another path to your destination.
Identify and separate the hazards.

9 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement
Painted lane markings
Manhole covers
Metal plates

10 . More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Are caused by worn tires.
Happen in the dark.
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

11 . When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Increase your speed.
Exit the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Ride in the center of the lane.
Study tip:

Reduce your study time from hours to minutes with a DMV exam “Cheat Sheet”

99.2% of people who use the cheat sheet pass the FIRST TIME

12 . When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.

13 . For a first Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction, a license may be suspended for:

Up to three months.
Up to six months.
Up to one year.
Up to two years.

14 . You should check your motorcycle's fluid levels:

At least once a week.
At least twice a year.
At least once a year.
Before every ride.

15 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right.
All of the above.

16 . If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

Downshift.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Gradually apply your brakes.

17 . A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
Hold onto the seat.

18 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

19 . To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Shift into neutral when slowing.
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
Pull in the clutch when turning.
Ride under the speed limit.

20 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The suspension.
The brake light.
The fluid levels.