Texas DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

There is no best lane position that works for all situations. You have to position yourself in the lane position that works best for the conditions you are in and change your lane postion as traffic situations change. Try to maximize your space cusion while being visible to others. For example; the center portion of the lane is usually best to be seen in the rearview mirror of a passenger vehicle, but not when following a truck. A truck driver won't have a rearview mirror so you must place yourself where you can be seen.

Make sure your mirrors are correctly adjusted and clean. Otherwise, you won’t be able to scan properly. Adjusting your mirrors will not remove your blind spots, but it will minimize them.

Motorcycles are not designed to carry lots of cargo, but they can carry small loads that are properly positioned and fastened. You want to (1) keep the load low to lower the center of gravity, (2) keep the load forward of the rear axle so you don't affect how the motorcycle turns and brakes, (3) distriute the load evenly to avoid drift to one side, and (4) secure the load so the load does not shift or fall.

Riding a motorcycle is for most people more tiring than driving a car. To avoid fatigue, you should take frequent rest breaks, limit the distance traveled each day (ride no more than 6 hours per day), and avoid using any stimulants that will lessen your concentration as they wear off.

High beams help light up the road further than low beams. Riders need all the light they can get and should use high beams whenever they are not following or approaching another vehicle.

It’s important that you maintain a large-enough space cushion around your motorcycle - the space cushion provides valuable time to react and respond to potential dangers. You should have a space cushion regardless of the conditions, weather, and how long you have held your license. However, newly licensed riders may need additional space.

Any time you can specifically see dirt or gravel on the edge of the road, stay away from it! Dirt and gravel will collect along the sides of the road at certain places - especially places such as curves and ramps leading to and from the highway.

Always adapt your speed to conditions, and never ride faster than the speed limit. Even if other vehicles are traveling over the speed limit, that isn’t an excuse for you to make the unsafe choice of riding over the speed limit.

The motorcyclist is most likely checking his/her blind spot before turning/changing lanes. By looking for indications like this, you’ll get an early clue of their intention. The same applies to cyclists.

Generally; Left shoulder = manouvre to the left; right shoulder = manovure to the right.

Tire air pressure and tire tread depth should be checked before any long journey. A proper tire tread depth / air pressure will minimize the risk of a tire blowout or tire failure and increase handling and traction.

Intersections are any place traffic may cross your path. For motorycle riders, intersections are especially dangerous as riders are not as easily spotted as others. Over half of all motorcycle/car accidents are caused by drivers that enter the rider's right-of-way - and it's often because they simply did not see the rider.

Bridges and shaded areas tend to hide spots of ice as they freeze first on very cold and wet days. Overpasses and bridges aren’t warmed up by the earth (like the rest of the road). Shaded areas will also remain slippery for longer as the shade keeps ice from melting and moisture from evaporating.

Batteries must be disposed of safely as they contain acid that can be harmful to the environment. Take your used battery to an appropriate disposal site.

Maintain a safe following distance when driving near motorcyclists or any other road user. In this case, the motorcyclist has to react and deal with hazards on this uneven road, for example a pothole. Motorcyclists may wobble or swerve to avoid a hazard or changing road condition.

Large vehicles and motorcycles are more affected by side winds than other vehicles. A strong gust of wind can make a rider swerve, or "lift" a large truck off the road. Be extra careful when driving on viaducts, bridges or open streches of road as they are hot spots for strong winds.

Motorcyclists are harder to spot compared to cars and relatively unprotected in case of a crash. As a rider, you should keep that in mind as you select clothing.

In case of tire failure, your motorcycle will immediately begin to handle differently, Hold the handlegrips tightly, ease off the throttle, and steer straight. You want to steer straight until your motorcycle has decelerated on its own. Do NOT hit the brakes as it may cause you to lose control completely, but if braking is required you can gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

When turning at an intersection, be aware that you may cross paths with pedestrians on the road you're turning into.

When approaching the intersection, check if there are pedestrians nearby and check once more before turning. Remember to yield to them if needed.

While some of these alternatives affect the stopping distance, they will not affect your reaction time (how long it takes for you to hit the brakes).

Fatigue can have the same effects as alcohol, and can be just as dangerous. Fatigue slows down your reaction and response time, while also affecting your judgement and vision.

Do not try to accelerate out of a wobble as it will only make the motorcycle more unstable. The best way to handle a wobble is to not fight the wobble. Roll off the throttle gradually to slow down without applying the brakes, move your weight as far forward and down as you can, and grip the handlebars firmly.