Texas motorcycle permit practice test
It's based on Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR). Practise Texas's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.
Texas motorcycle rules
| Permit | Course required first. Minors must complete the classroom phase of driver education (32 hours) and should hold a Class C learner or unrestricted Class C license before the 16-hour course; age 16 for any motorcycle, age 15 limited to 250cc or less (restriction 'I'). The GDL Phase One holding period does not apply to Class M (Texas Driver Handbook). Learner-license supervision details per DPS: licensed motorcycle operator 21+ in sight (from research/data/states/tx.json; DPS page not reachable to re-check). |
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| Skills test or course | TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course required for all new applicants (out-of-state motorcycle license holders exempt). Skills test waived for applicants 18+ with a valid certificate (MSB-8, valid two years) and an unrestricted Class A, B or C license; minors 15-17 must pass the DPS skills test (own motorcycle plus a car and licensed driver to carry the examiner). Adults 18-24 with no license must also take Adult Driver Education. Three-wheel course restricts the license to three-wheel motorcycles (Transp. Code §521.148). |
| Helmet law | FMVSS 218 helmet required for operators and passengers, except persons 21 or older who completed a TDLR-approved course or are covered by medical insurance (card showing insurer, policy number, policy period) (manual p. 3). |
| Eye protection | Not required by Texas law; the manual recommends face shield or goggles. |
| Passengers | Only with a permanent passenger seat, footrests and handholds; children should sit immediately behind the rider (manual p. 3, 38). |
| Lane splitting or filtering | Not allowed: the manual says lane sharing is usually prohibited and cars and motorcycles need a full lane (p. 21). |
Texas motorcycle law questions
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Question 1What must every new Texas motorcycle license applicant complete before applying for a Class M license?
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C: A TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course. Texas law requires all applicants to pass a TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course before applying for licensing. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Licensing and Operation, page 3.
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Question 2Who is NOT required to show proof of a Texas motorcycle course when applying for a Class M license?
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A: Out-of-state applicants who already hold a motorcycle license. Out-of-state applicants who hold a motorcycle license are not required to show proof of course completion. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Licensing and Operation, page 3.
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Question 3Texas motorcycle helmets must meet which standard?
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D: FMVSS 218. Helmets meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 are required for operators and passengers. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Helmet and Passengers, page 3.
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Question 4Which Texas rider may legally ride without a helmet?
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B: A rider 21 or older who completed a TDLR-approved course or is covered by medical insurance. Persons 21 or older are exempt if they completed an approved course or are covered by medical insurance; everyone else must wear a helmet. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Helmet and Passengers, page 3.
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Question 5A 19-year-old Texas rider who completed the motorcycle course must wear a helmet:
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B: Yes, the exemption applies only at 21 or older. The helmet exemption is only for persons 21 or older who meet the course or medical insurance requirement. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Helmet and Passengers, page 3.
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Question 6For the Texas helmet exemption, proof of medical insurance must show:
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A: The insurer's name, the policy number and the policy period. Proof must be a card or certificate with the insurer's name, policy number and policy period. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Helmet and Passengers, page 3.
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Question 7When may a Texas motorcycle operator carry a passenger?
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C: Only if the motorcycle has a permanent passenger seat, footrests and handholds. A passenger may be carried only if the motorcycle is equipped with a permanent passenger seat, footrests and handholds. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Helmet and Passengers, page 3.
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Question 8Under Texas law, which motorcycles must be ridden with the headlight on?
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B: Motorcycles manufactured after 1975. Motorcycles manufactured after 1975 must be ridden with the headlight on. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Helmet and Passengers, page 3.
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Question 9If you complete a Texas motorcycle course on a three-wheel motorcycle, your license will be:
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D: Restricted to three-wheel motorcycles only. Transportation Code §521.148 restricts persons who complete a three-wheel course to operating only three-wheel motorcycles. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Licensing and Operation, page 3.
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Question 10In Texas, which license is required to operate a moped on a public highway?
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B: A Class M license. The Class M requirement also applies to operators of three-wheel motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Licensing and Operation, page 3.
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Question 11How can a Texas applicant have the Class M knowledge test waived?
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B: By presenting a TDLR-approved course completion certificate. The Class M knowledge test is waived for persons who completed a TDLR-approved course and present the certificate. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Adult Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.
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Question 12Which Texas applicants are required by statute to take the Class M knowledge test even with a course certificate?
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B: Applicants for a Class M license restricted to operating a moped. Only applicants for a Class M license restricted to a moped are required by statute to take the Class M knowledge test. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Adult Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.
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Question 13Who can have the Texas motorcycle skills test waived?
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C: Applicants 18 or older with a valid course certificate and an unrestricted Class A, B or C license. The skills test is waived for persons 18 or older who present a valid course certificate and hold an unrestricted Class A, B or C license. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Adult Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.
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Question 14Are Texas applicants aged 15 through 17 eligible for the motorcycle skills test waiver?
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B: No, minors must pass a skills test. Minors 15 through 17 are not eligible for the skills test waiver and must pass a motorcycle skills test. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Requirements for Licensing Minors, page 4.
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Question 15How long is a Texas motorcycle course completion certificate valid for licensing?
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D: Two years from the date of issuance. The course completion certificate is valid for licensing for two years from the date it is issued. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Adult Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.
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Question 16To take the Texas motorcycle skills test, what must the applicant provide besides their own motorcycle?
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B: A passenger vehicle and a licensed driver to transport the examiner. Applicants must provide their own motorcycle plus a passenger vehicle and licensed driver to transport the examiner, with proof of insurance for both. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Skills Test and Waiver Information, page 4.
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Question 17Which four basic skills are scored on the Texas motorcycle skills test?
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B: Control, observation, positioning and signaling. The skills test scores control, observation, positioning and signaling. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Skills Test and Waiver Information, page 4.
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Question 18What does Texas law require when a motorcyclist approaches and makes a right turn?
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C: Make it as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge. The approach and the right turn must be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge; a position right of center in the lane complies. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Skills Test and Waiver Information, page 4.
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Question 19Before taking the Texas motorcycle course, what must a minor complete?
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A: The entire classroom phase of a driver education course. Minors must complete the classroom phase of driver education and should obtain a Class C learner or unrestricted Class C license before the course. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Requirements for Licensing Minors, page 4.
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Question 20A Texas rider under 16 may be licensed only for motorcycles of what size?
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B: 250cc or less. Minors under 16 can only be licensed for motorcycles of no more than 250cc piston displacement (restriction code I). Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Requirements for Licensing Minors, page 4.
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Question 21What restriction code on a Texas license shows the 250cc limit for riders under 16?
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D: I. The 250cc restriction is shown by restriction code 'I' and may be removed after the rider turns 16. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Requirements for Licensing Minors, page 4.
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Question 22Texas adults 18 through 24 who do not hold any driver license must also complete:
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A: An Adult Driver Education course. Adults 18 through 24 without a current driver license of any class must complete an Adult Driver Education course. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Adult Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.
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Question 23Where do Texas motorcycle owners register their motorcycle?
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A: Through the County Tax Assessor-Collector in their county of residence. Motorcycles and mopeds ridden on public roads must be registered through the County Tax Assessor-Collector. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Registration, page 5.
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Question 24When must a Texas motorcycle operator show proof of liability insurance?
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C: When the vehicle is registered and when getting an original driver license. Proof of liability insurance is required when the vehicle is registered, inspected, or when obtaining an original Texas driver license. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Insurance, page 5.
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Question 25What is the fine range in Texas for parking a motorcycle in a disabled parking space without authorization?
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B: $500 to $750. Parking, standing or stopping in a disabled space without a disabled plate or placard carries a $500-$750 fine. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Disabled Parking, page 6.
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Question 26What does the Texas manual say about lane sharing with cars?
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A: Lane sharing is usually prohibited; cars and motorcycles need a full lane. Cars and motorcycles need a full lane; lane sharing is usually prohibited and riding between rows of cars leaves you vulnerable. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Lane Sharing, page 21.
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Question 27Where should a child passenger sit on a motorcycle, per the Texas manual?
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C: Immediately behind the rider. Children should be placed immediately behind the rider; a child in front can't balance and may interfere with control. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 38.
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Question 28Which equipment does Texas law require on a moped?
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C: Brake, head lamp, reflector and rear lamp. Texas requires mopeds to have a brake, head lamp, reflector and rear lamp. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Equipment, page 2.
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Question 29Texas defines an 'auto cycle' as a three-wheeled vehicle that has:
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D: A steering wheel and a seat you do not straddle. An auto cycle has no more than three wheels on the ground, a steering wheel, a non-straddle seat and federal motorcycle certification. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR): Auto Cycle, page 4.
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Full motorcycle practice tests
300 questions on riding skills and safety from the Motorcycle Operator Manual, which most states use.
Manual: Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (TDLR). Source: Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division, checked 2026-10-27.