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Texas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Every applicant for a Texas motorcycle license must first pass a state-approved motorcycle operator training course. Practice with 1,100+ questions for the Texas motorcycle knowledge test, written from the Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual.

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Which license class do you need to ride a motorcycle on a Texas public highway?

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How the Texas motorcycle test works

  1. The course comes first

    Every applicant for a Texas motorcycle license must first pass a state-approved motorcycle operator training course. Riders who already hold a motorcycle license from another state don't need to show it. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

  2. Where the knowledge test happens

    The course ends with its own knowledge exam and riding test. Its completion certificate, good for two years, lets the license office skip the Class M knowledge test. Only applicants for a moped-only license must take that test by law. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

  3. The riding skills test

    Adults 18 or older with the course certificate and a full Class A, B or C license can skip the skills test. Everyone under 18 must take it, on their own motorcycle. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

  4. Riders aged 15

    Teens can apply from 15, after the classroom part of driver education and the course. Until 16, the license only covers motorcycles of 250 cc or less. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 4

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Riding in Texas

  • Do you have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Texas?

    Riders and passengers must wear a helmet that meets the federal standard (FMVSS 218). Riders 21 or older are exempt if they completed an approved course or have medical insurance. p. 3

  • Does my motorcycle need its headlight on during the day in Texas?

    Yes, if it was made after 1975: Texas requires those motorcycles to ride with the headlight on at all times. p. 3

  • Do motorcycles need a yearly inspection in Texas?

    Yes. Motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and auto cycles registered in Texas are inspected every year, and the registration sticker shows both registration and inspection. p. 5

  • What is the blood alcohol limit for motorcycle riders in Texas?

    0.08 percent for adults. Riders under 21 may not have any detectable alcohol in their system while riding in public. p. 47

Rules from the Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual

From the 2025 (Rev. 01/07/2025) edition.

Texas motorcycle laws

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  • p. 1
    The Rider and the Motorcycle

    Every Texas motorcycle license applicant must first complete a TDLR-approved motorcycle operator training course.

  • p. 2
    Equipment

    Texas requires these lights and reflectors on motorcycles and motor-driven cycles: one head lamp, one tail lamp, one stop lamp, a license plate lamp and a rear red reflector.

  • p. 3
    Licensing and Operation

    In Texas, motorcycles made after 1975 must be ridden with the headlight on.

  • p. 3
    Helmet and Passengers

    A Texas applicant who takes the skills test on someone else's motorcycle must wear a helmet, unless they are 21 or older and meet the course or insurance requirement.

  • p. 3
    Adult Motorcycle Operator Licensing

    Texas applicants under 18 must complete a TDLR-approved motorcycle course and also pass a motorcycle skills test before they get a Class M license.

  • p. 4
    Requirements for Licensing Minors

    In Texas, minors under 16 may be licensed only for motorcycles of 250 cc or less (restriction code "I"); the restriction can be removed once they turn 16.

  • p. 5
    Inspection

    In Texas the registration sticker serves as combined proof of registration and inspection; the passing Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) is entered in a database, and for registration it is valid for 90 days from the month of inspection.

Alcohol, drugs and fatigue

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  • p. 47
    Possible Consequences of a DWI Conviction

    Possible consequences of a Texas DWI conviction include fines of up to $2,000 for a first conviction and up to $10,000 for later ones, a court suspension of up to two years for the first conviction, and a jail sentence from 72 hours to ten years (or possibly probation for a first offense).

Texas motorcycle license questions and answers

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The knowledge test

Do I have to take a written motorcycle test at the Texas license office?

Usually not. The approved motorcycle course includes a knowledge exam and a riding test, and bringing its completion certificate lets the license office waive the Class M knowledge test. By law, only people applying for a Class M license limited to mopeds must still take it. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

What does this Texas motorcycle practice test cover?

The Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual: Texas motorcycle laws and licensing, gear and pre-ride checks, control and lane position, intersections and being seen, crash avoidance, passengers and group riding, alcohol and fatigue, and three-wheel motorcycles. Study it before the course and its knowledge exam. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 1

How long is a Texas motorcycle course certificate good for?

Two years from the day it is issued. After that it can no longer be used to get your license, so apply within that time. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

What score do I need to pass the Texas motorcycle permit test?

You need 16 of the 20 questions right (80%). Always confirm the current test with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division. Compare every state

How many questions can I miss on the Texas motorcycle permit test?

You can miss up to 4 of the 20 questions: you need 16 right (80%) to pass.

Getting your Class M license

How old do you have to be for a Texas motorcycle license?

You can be licensed from 15. Teens 15 to 17 must first finish the classroom part of driver education and the approved course, then pass a skills test. A rider under 16 is limited to motorcycles of 250 cc or less (restriction I) until they turn 16. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 4

Can I skip the motorcycle skills test in Texas?

Yes, if you are 18 or older, have a valid course certificate (the MSB-8, or a card from a course that meets Motorcycle Safety Foundation standards) and hold a Class A, B or C license that is not a learner license. Applicants under 18 can never skip it. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 4

Do adults need driver education for a Texas motorcycle license?

Only adults aged 18 to 24 who don't hold a current driver license of any class. They must finish an Adult Driver Education course as well as the motorcycle course. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

What is the Texas motorcycle learner license?

A Class M license with the J restriction. It lets you practice only while a licensed motorcycle rider aged 21 or older supervises you and stays in sight.

Do I need a Class M license for a moped or a three-wheel motorcycle in Texas?

Yes. Texas requires a Class M license for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, mopeds and three-wheel motorcycles on public roads. If you take a course made for three-wheel motorcycles, your license is limited to them. Texas Motorcycle Operator Training Manual p. 3

How much does a Texas motorcycle permit and license cost?

Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page.

What school papers do teens need for a Texas motorcycle license?

Applicants aged 15 to 17 come with a parent or guardian and bring proof of school: a high school diploma or its equivalent, or the school's VOE (attendance and enrollment) form. The form must show 90% attendance in the last semester or at least 45 days in a GED prep program; in summer, a final report card can be used.

What do I bring to the Texas motorcycle skills test?

Your own motorcycle, plus a car driven by a licensed driver who follows you during the test. If you don't hold a current Texas driver license, you also need a valid Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) completion certificate. The test is required for every minor and for adults without an unrestricted Class A, B or C license.

Can I transfer my out-of-state motorcycle license to Texas?

Adults can: if your motorcycle license from another U.S. state or a Canadian province is valid and has no restrictions, DPS can waive the skills test. Minors are different. Texas still requires its own driver education steps, even if the teen holds a valid motorcycle license from another state.

Can I add Class M to my Texas license while living in another state?

Yes, if you're 18 or older. Finish a TDLR-approved motorcycle safety course, then mail DPS the out-of-state driver license application, your course certificate (MSB-8 or MSB-8R) and proof of Texas residency; active-duty military show a military ID instead of residency proof.

Sources: Texas DPS: Motorcycle License · Texas DPS: Driver License Fees