Texas DPS Motorcycle Practice Test 13

1. Beyond exchanging information, what other duty does Texas law place on a driver at the scene of an injury collision?

• A None; exchanging information satisfies every legal duty that applies
• B Providing reasonable assistance, including arranging transportation to medical care if it is needed
• C Contacting the vehicle's own insurance company within one hour
• D Waiting at the scene for exactly 30 minutes before being allowed to leave

2. When should most of your braking for a turn be finished?

• A Halfway through the turn, once you can see where the new road goes
• B Before you begin to turn the wheel
• C After the turn, using the brakes to settle the vehicle into its new lane
• D There is no need to brake at all if the turn is wide and the road is dry

3. You must slow suddenly on a highway and a vehicle is following close behind you. What helps prevent a rear-end collision?

• A Switching on your high beams so that the driver behind can see you clearly
• B Steering onto the shoulder without signaling so the lane is left clear
• C Waiting until the last possible moment before you touch the brake pedal
• D Tapping the brake pedal early so your brake lights flash a warning

4. A person in a wheelchair is traveling in the roadway because the sidewalk is blocked by construction. What should you do?

• A Sound your horn so the person returns to the sidewalk
• B Pass slowly with plenty of room, or wait
• C Follow closely until the sidewalk becomes usable again
• D Pass at your normal speed, since the person is off to the side

5. In normal operation, which indication always comes between a green and a red on the same signal face?

• A A short period with nothing lit at all
• B A steady green arrow for the turning lane
• C A steady yellow
• D A flashing red held for a few seconds

6. A center lane is bordered by a solid yellow line on the outside and a broken yellow line on the inside, with turn arrows painted inside it. What is that lane for?

• A Passing slower vehicles approaching from either direction
• B Emergency, maintenance and highway patrol vehicles only
• C Left turns made by traffic traveling in either direction
• D Through travel at a reduced speed during busy periods

7. You are stopped facing uphill on a steep grade and need to pull away. What is the recommended technique?

• A Let the motorcycle roll back a little to gather momentum before pulling away
• B Release both brakes and open the throttle wide to overcome the slope quickly
• C Hold the front brake with the fingers while shifting straight into second gear
• D Hold with the rear brake, ease the clutch into the friction zone, then release

8. You will leave your vehicle for several hours after dark. Where is the best place to park it?

• A In the darkest corner of the lot, where it will draw the least attention
• B Beside a large van, which shields the vehicle from view on one whole side
• C As close as possible to the exit ramp of the parking structure
• D In a well-lit spot with people and cameras nearby

9. You are stopped in a shared through and right-turn lane with your right signal on, and a bicyclist rides up along your right side. What should you do?

• A Let the bicyclist clear the intersection or move ahead before you turn
• B Turn quickly, before the bicyclist reaches the front corner of your vehicle
• C Move as close to the curb as you can and turn without checking again
• D Sound the horn so that the bicyclist stops and lets you finish the turn

10. Roughly how far does a vehicle travel at 55 mph during the few seconds a driver spends reading a text message?

• A About the length of a parking space
• B About the length of one car
• C About one mile
• D About the length of a football field

11. Federal law lets a state open its high-occupancy vehicle lanes to certain vehicles carrying only one person. Which of these is covered by that allowance?

• A Rental cars and other vehicles that are not registered in the state
• B Motorcycles
• C Delivery vans making local stops during their working hours
• D Any vehicle that is towing a trailer or a boat behind it

12. What is the usual result of driving well above the flow of traffic on a typical trip?

• A A large time saving, which is why fast drivers arrive first on most journeys
• B Very little time saved, with much greater risk
• C A steady saving of about one minute for every mile that is driven
• D No change in risk, since crash risk depends only on the number of vehicles

13. The front tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?

• A Squeeze the front brake hard so the machine stops before the tire comes off
• B Shift down through the gears quickly and release the clutch to slow the wheel
• C Steer toward the shoulder at once and put a foot down to steady the machine
• D Hold the bars firmly, ease off the throttle and slow using the rear brake

14. If a Texas driver does not request a hearing after being notified of an administrative license suspension for an alcohol-related test failure, when does the suspension take effect?

• A Immediately upon the department mailing the notice, without any additional waiting period required by law
• B On the 10th day after the notice is received
• C On the 40th day after the date the person receives the notice
• D On the first day of the following calendar month

15. What should the operator do while a passenger climbs on board?

• A Sit with both feet on the footrests and let the side stand hold the weight
• B Stand beside the motorcycle and hold it upright by the handlebars only
• C Rev the engine slightly to keep it from stalling under the added weight
• D Sit on the machine with both feet planted and the front brake held on

16. A high truck ahead of you hides the traffic signal as you approach the intersection. What should you do?

• A Drop back so you can see the signal and the truck's brake lights
• B Move up close behind the truck and go when it starts to move
• C Change lanes inside the intersection so you can see around it
• D Watch only the cross traffic and go when it comes to a stop

17. Your group reaches a work zone where the lane has been narrowed by cones and the surface is uneven. What should the formation do?

• A Stay in the stagger and close up so the group clears the zone quickly
• B Move to single file and give each rider the whole width of the lane
• C Ride two abreast so the group takes up less road length in the cones
• D Spread across both remaining lanes so drivers cannot squeeze in

18. What is the first riding effect of becoming dehydrated on a hot day?

• A The rider's grip strength doubles as the muscles tighten in the heat
• B The rider's vision improves as the eyes dry and focus more sharply
• C The rider's balance is unaffected until fluid loss becomes extreme
• D Concentration and judgment fade before the rider feels very thirsty

19. Traffic is backed up on the far side of a railroad crossing. What should you do before driving onto the tracks?

• A Move onto the tracks so you keep your place in the queue
• B Cross slowly and stop with only the rear of the vehicle on the tracks
• C Change lanes on the crossing to find a shorter queue
• D Wait behind the tracks until there is room to clear them completely

20. You and an oncoming driver are both turning left at the same intersection. What is the usual rule?

• A Whichever driver arrived at the intersection first turns while the other waits
• B Both drivers pass behind each other, keeping right of the center of the junction
• C The larger vehicle turns first and the smaller one follows along behind it
• D Both turn in front of each other unless markings show otherwise