Texas DPS Motorcycle Practice Test 64

1. Does this sign settle who has the right-of-way at the intersection ahead?

• A Yes, traffic on the crossing road must always give way
• B Yes, the driver who sees it always has priority
• C Yes, the vehicle coming from the left always goes first
• D No, it only gives notice of the intersection; the control there decides priority

2. At night you are judging your distance from the rider ahead by their tail light. What is the risk?

• A A single small light gives a poor sense of how far away it really is
• B A tail light looks brighter than it is, so riders always hang back too far
• C Tail lights are switched off automatically when a motorcycle slows down
• D The tail light of a motorcycle is only visible from directly behind it

3. How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

• A Snugly all the way around, without shifting or lifting off the head
• B Loose enough to turn freely on the head so that it never feels confining
• C Tight enough to leave pressure marks and bring on a dull headache
• D Resting high on the forehead with the chin strap left unfastened

4. How should tire pressure be checked and set?

• A When the tires are hot after driving, set to the maximum shown on the sidewall
• B When the tires are cold, set to the pressure specified by the vehicle manufacturer
• C By eye, since a low tire always looks flat
• D Once a year at the annual service

5. A sign at the approach to a bridge reads WEIGHT LIMIT 10 TONS. What does the figure set?

• A The weight above which a vehicle must cross at a walking pace
• B The heaviest vehicle the bridge may legally carry
• C The heaviest load that may be carried on a single trailer axle
• D The weight above which a driver must sound the horn before crossing

6. You have tied a load down with cords that are longer than you need. What should you do with the loose ends?

• A Leave them hanging, since the airflow will hold them away from the wheel
• B Tie them to the rear turn signal stalks so that they stay out of the way
• C Wrap them around the passenger footrests and knot them under the machine
• D Secure the loose ends so nothing can reach the chain, the wheel or the road

7. You need to reverse direction on a busy street. Which choice is usually safest?

• A A three-point turn taken quickly during a gap in the traffic flow
• B Backing into the nearest driveway on the left side of the street
• C A U-turn made from the right lane when you can see no headlights
• D Driving around the block and using the intersections instead

8. You are in a marked passing zone but a steady stream of oncoming traffic is coming toward you. What does the broken center line allow?

• A It requires oncoming drivers to make room whenever another vehicle is overtaking ahead of them
• B It allows a pass whenever you are able to complete the maneuver inside the marked zone itself
• C A pass only when the road is clear, so you have to stay behind
• D It allows you to use the shoulder of the opposing lane in order to complete a pass in traffic

9. When must a Texas driver stop for a school bus under the school bus passing law?

• A Only when approaching the bus from behind, never when meeting it head-on
• B Only if the bus is on a road with a posted speed limit above 45 mph
• C Only if the bus is stopped inside a marked school crossing zone
• D When approaching the bus while it is stopped and displaying its visual signals

10. Another vehicle is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do with your speed?

• A Hold your speed or ease off slightly to shorten the pass
• B Speed up, so that the two vehicles are side by side for less total time
• C Brake firmly so that the other driver can pull back in as soon as possible
• D Move onto the shoulder and stop there until the other vehicle is well past

11. Your loaded vehicle weighs more than the figure shown on a posted weight limit sign. What must you do?

• A Cross slowly and alone, keeping well away from other vehicles
• B Cross only if the bridge deck is dry and the weather is clear
• C Cross after sounding the horn to warn any oncoming driver
• D Find another route, because crossing is not permitted

12. What is the most effective way for a rider to be seen by other drivers?

• A Wear dark clothing, which stands out well against light colored pavement
• B Rely on the paint color of the motorcycle itself, which is what drivers see first
• C Wear brightly colored reflective gear, or a reflective vest over dark clothing
• D Ride closer to the vehicle ahead so its driver notices the motorcycle

13. A ball rolls into the street from between parked cars ahead of you. What should you expect and do?

• A Expect a child to follow it and be ready to stop
• B Sound the horn twice so the child stays on the sidewalk
• C Swerve toward the center line to avoid the ball and keep going
• D Speed up slightly so you are past the ball before anyone runs out

14. Why should you make sure your turn signal has stopped flashing after a lane change?

• A A signal left flashing tells other drivers that you intend to move again
• B The bulb in the signal will burn out if it is left flashing for more than a few minutes
• C The flasher unit prevents the brake lights from working for as long as it is running
• D The law requires every signal to be switched off within three seconds of a lane change

15. Why is hearing protection recommended even under a full face helmet?

• A It keeps the face shield from fogging up in cold or damp conditions
• B It removes the need for a face shield, since the whole head is already enclosed
• C It fills the space beside the ears and makes the helmet fit tighter
• D Long term exposure to wind and road noise can cause permanent hearing damage

16. You are stopped at the yield line of a roundabout when an emergency vehicle comes up behind you with lights and siren. What should you do?

• A Stay out of the roundabout and pull over to the right of your lane if there is room
• B Enter the roundabout quickly and stop on the far side of the circle
• C Drive into the roundabout and stop there so the siren can pass you
• D Reverse away from the yield line to open a gap behind your vehicle

17. Heavy rain has left standing water on the road where this sign is posted. What does the law expect of the driver?

• A Holding the posted figure exactly, since the law fixes it whatever the weather
• B Stopping on the shoulder until the rain passes
• C Driving below the posted figure, at a speed that suits the conditions
• D Halving the posted figure exactly, which is what the rule prescribes in rain

18. In which situation should you increase your usual following distance?

• A Only when the vehicle directly ahead of you is a passenger car rather than a truck or a bus
• B On wet roads, at night, in fog, when towing a trailer, or when following a motorcycle
• C Only when you are already driving below the posted speed limit for that road
• D Only when the road ahead is completely dry, straight and free of other traffic

19. You are waiting in a left-turn lane at a green light when a fire engine with lights and siren comes toward you in the oncoming lanes. What should you do?

• A Complete the turn quickly to get out of the fire engine's path
• B Turn left immediately and then pull over on the side street ahead
• C Reverse out of the turn lane
• D Hold your position and let the fire engine pass

20. Is it acceptable to leave your vehicle across the entrance of an alley for a short time?

• A No, the entrance must stay clear at all times
• B Yes, provided that the alley serves only a small number of buildings
• C Yes, as long as you remain in the vehicle and can move it if someone asks
• D Yes, if you leave enough room for a person on foot to walk past the vehicle