Texas DPS Motorcycle Test
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Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
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It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.
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Motorcycles are hard to see.
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It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.
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All the other answers are correct.
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12.
If the front tire locks while riding, you should:
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immediately operate the engine cut-off switch.
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keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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pull the kill engine switch.
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release the front brake immediately then reapply it firmly.
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13.
To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have:
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passenger brakes.
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passenger footrests.
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All the other answers are correct.
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a windshield.
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14.
The rear brake is operated by:
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the right foot pedal.
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the left food pedal.
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the right handle.
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the left handle.
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15.
When riding long distances, you should stop and get off the motorcycle at least every:
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round trip.
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two hours.
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30 miles.
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four hours.
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16.
You should start your motorcycle in:
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first gear.
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neutral.
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third gear.
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second gear.
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17.
When approaching
turns or curves, riders should travel:
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in a staggered formation.
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in a T-formation.
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in pairs.
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single file.
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18.
In normal turns, you should:
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None of the other answers is correct.
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lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
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lean in the opposite direction.
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remain upright while the motorcycle leans.
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19.
To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:
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drag the rear brake.
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shift down through the gears
with the clutch.
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slow down before through turn.
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keep your knees against the gas tank.
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20.
If you need to leave the road to
check the motorcycle, be sure you:
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All the other answers are correct.
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park carefully.
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check the roadside.
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give a clear signal.
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