Texas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Övningsprov 5

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   How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

   • ABrake later than usual
   • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
   • CFollow other vehicles more closely
   • DFaster, to keep your balance
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   Svar: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

   With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

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   On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

   • AThe shoulder
   • BOver the painted lines
   • CThe tire tracks left by cars
   • DThe oily center strip
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   Svar: C. The tire tracks left by cars

   Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

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   Where should a passenger sit?

   • AOn the gas tank
   • BAs far back as possible
   • CAs far forward as possible without crowding the rider
   • DSideways on the seat
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   Svar: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider

   Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.

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   What is lane splitting?

   • ARiding on the shoulder
   • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
   • CChanging lanes quickly
   • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
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   Svar: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

   Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

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   Which surfaces can be very slippery for a motorcycle?

   • ADry concrete in the sun
   • BPainted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet
   • CDry, rough asphalt
   • DClean, dry pavement
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   Svar: B. Painted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet

   Paint and metal give much less traction than pavement, especially when wet.

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   How should a passenger lean in turns?

   • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
   • BAgainst the turn
   • CBack, away from the rider
   • DStraight up, no matter what
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   Svar: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

   The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

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   What should you do before changing lanes?

   • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
   • BOnly sound your horn
   • COnly check your mirrors
   • DSpeed up first
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   Svar: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

   Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

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   About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?

   • AAbout ten hours
   • BAbout twelve hours
   • CAbout six hours
   • DAs many as possible
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   Svar: C. About six hours

   Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.

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   In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?

   • AIt only slows down
   • BTo the left
   • CIt goes straight
   • DTo the right
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   Svar: D. To the right

   This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.

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    Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

    • AThey make your helmet too tight
    • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
    • CThey are always too dark
    • DThey fog up only at night
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    Svar: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

    Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

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    When should a riding group switch to single file?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BOn long straight roads
    • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
    • DNever
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    Svar: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

    Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

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    You are riding past a row of parked cars. Where in your lane should you ride?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BToward the left side of your lane
    • COn the center line
    • DClose to the parked cars
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    Svar: B. Toward the left side of your lane

    Staying left keeps you away from doors opening and people stepping out between cars.

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    In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?

    • AFarther than the motorcycle
    • BWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
    • COpposite the motorcycle
    • DStraight up while the motorcycle leans
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    Svar: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

    In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

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    In T-CLOCS, what does the S stand for?

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
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    Svar: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

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    About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

    • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
    • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
    • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
    • DOnly to the vehicle in front
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    Svar: C. About 12 seconds ahead

    Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

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    When should your headlight be on?

    • AOnly at night
    • BAt all times, day and night
    • COnly in the rain
    • DOnly in tunnels
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    Svar: B. At all times, day and night

    A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.

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    How should you brake on a slippery surface?

    • AUse both brakes gently
    • BUse only the front brake, hard
    • CUse only the rear brake, hard
    • DDo not brake at all
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    Svar: A. Use both brakes gently

    On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.

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    Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?

    • AA 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
    • BA beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
    • CA beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
    • DA glass of wine holds no alcohol
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    Svar: A. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor

    A can of beer, a glass of wine and one shot of liquor each hold about the same amount of alcohol.

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    What is a good sign that a motorcycle fits you?

    • AYour knees are above the handlebars
    • BYou cannot reach the controls without leaning
    • CYou must stand on tiptoe on one foot
    • DYou can reach the ground with both feet while seated
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    Svar: D. You can reach the ground with both feet while seated

    You should be able to put both feet on the ground while seated, and reach all the controls easily.

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    What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?

    • AA helmet that is securely fastened
    • BLeather gloves
    • CA heavy jacket
    • DTall boots
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    Svar: A. A helmet that is securely fastened

    The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.

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    Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?

    • AKeep the front wheel locked
    • BRelease both brakes and coast
    • CTurn the handlebars sharply
    • DRelease the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
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    Svar: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away

    A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.

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    Your engine seizes (locks up) while riding. What should you do?

    • ABrake hard and keep the clutch out
    • BTry to restart it while moving
    • CSqueeze the clutch lever and pull off the road
    • DShift down quickly
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    Svar: C. Squeeze the clutch lever and pull off the road

    Squeezing the clutch disconnects the locked engine from the rear wheel.

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    A friend has been drinking and wants to ride home. What can you do?

    • AGive them coffee and let them go
    • BRide behind them to watch
    • CArrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober
    • DLet them ride slowly
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    Svar: C. Arrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober

    Step in: arrange a ride, slow their drinking, or keep them from riding. Get other friends to help.

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    Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

    • ANo, a windshield is enough
    • BOnly if the windshield is short
    • CYes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
    • DOnly when it rains
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    Svar: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes

    A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.

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    Why must you remember to turn off your turn signal?

    • ASignals are only for night
    • BOther drivers ignore signals
    • CIt saves fuel
    • DMany motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves
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    Svar: D. Many motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves

    A signal left on can make drivers think you are about to turn.

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