How Many Questions Are on the Texas Motorcycle Permit Test?
The Texas DPS written knowledge exam for a Class M motorcycle endorsement is most commonly cited as a 25-question test, though the exact question count and passing threshold should be confirmed with DPS before your appointment since testing details can change.
The official test format
The motorcycle knowledge exam draws from the Texas Motorcycle Operator Manual and covers protective gear, motorcycle controls, lane positioning, cornering and braking technique, and Texas-specific rules such as its helmet requirements and prohibition on lane splitting.
DPS sets the current question count and passing score for this exam, and these can be adjusted over time, so confirm current details on the official Texas DPS website before your appointment.
Completing a TDLR-regulated motorcycle safety course can, in many cases, substitute for the DPS skills test; check current TDLR and DPS rules for how course completion affects testing requirements.
Topics the test draws from
Expect coverage of protective gear, licensing and endorsement rules, motorcycle controls, lane positioning and cornering, braking technique, group riding, carrying a passenger or cargo, intersection hazards, and impaired riding.
Our free Texas motorcycle practice tests cover 14 topic areas across 100 original questions, including Texas-specific facts like its under-21 helmet requirement with a training-course-or-insurance exemption for riders 21 and older.
How our practice tests are structured
dmvwrittenexam.com splits its 100 Texas motorcycle questions into four 25-question practice tests, so you can work through the full topic range in manageable sessions.
Every question includes a full explanation and a handbook source reference, so you understand the reasoning behind each answer instead of just memorizing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Texas motorcycle test the same as the regular driver's permit test?
No. It's a separate knowledge test specific to motorcycle operation, covering topics like protective gear and motorcycle-specific hazards that don't appear on the standard car/passenger vehicle test.
Does completing a TDLR-approved rider course replace the written test?
Course completion can affect skills-test requirements in Texas, but written knowledge test requirements are set by DPS and can vary. Confirm current rules with DPS or a TDLR-approved training provider directly.
Can I use the same practice tests for the motorcycle and regular permit exams?
No, they cover different content. Use our dedicated Texas motorcycle practice tests to study motorcycle-specific rules, and the separate Texas permit practice tests for standard driver's license content.
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Start a free Texas motorcycle practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-06