Texas Motorcycle Permit Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

A grade of 70 percent or better is required to pass any Texas knowledge exam (Texas Driver Handbook DL-7; 37 Texas Administrative Code 15.52), including the Class M exam. The Class M knowledge exam can be waived for applicants who complete a state-approved motorcycle operator training course; the completion certificate is valid for 24 months. DPS does not publish the number of questions or the time limit; this portal's practice set has 40 questions, which is our own design.

Passing the knowledge exam, or completing an approved course that waives it, is a step toward a Texas motorcycle license.

New riders in Texas preparing for the Class M written test and riders refreshing the manual before training.

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

This guide did not find a published retake waiting period or fee for the Texas Class M knowledge exam; ask DPS or your driver license office.

You need a grade of 70 percent or better to pass a Texas knowledge exam. The practice set here is a study tool, not a prediction of your result. Format: four-option multiple choice in this portal; DPS does not publish the length of the real exam. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

A grade of 70 percent or better is required to pass any Texas knowledge exam (Texas Driver Handbook DL-7; 37 Texas Administrative Code 15.52), including the Class M exam. The Class M knowledge exam can be waived for applicants who complete a state-approved motorcycle operator training course; the completion certificate is valid for 24 months. DPS does not publish the number of questions or the time limit; this portal's practice set has 40 questions, which is our own design. Written or computerized Class M knowledge exam · DPS does not publish the question count or time limit · 70 percent to pass any Texas knowledge exam. You need a grade of 70 percent or better to pass a Texas knowledge exam. The practice set here is a study tool, not a prediction of your result.

• Texas Motorcycle Licensing, Laws and Equipment10%
• Rider Gear, Pre-Ride Checks and Responsibility10%
• Basic Vehicle Control: Shifting, Braking and Turning12%
• Space Cushion, Lane Position, Passing and Following12%
• SEE Strategy, Intersections and Conspicuity16%
• Crash Avoidance and Hazardous Surfaces14%
• Mechanical Problems, Animals and Roadside Stops6%
• Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding8%
• Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue8%
• Three-Wheel Motorcycles4%

The content outline spreads questions across 10 areas: Texas Motorcycle Licensing, Laws and Equipment (10.0%); Rider Gear, Pre-Ride Checks and Responsibility (10.0%); Basic Vehicle Control: Shifting, Braking and Turning (12.0%); Space Cushion, Lane Position, Passing and Following (12.0%); SEE Strategy, Intersections and Conspicuity (16.0%); Crash Avoidance and Hazardous Surfaces (14.0%); Mechanical Problems, Animals and Roadside Stops (6.0%); Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding (8.0%); Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue (8.0%); Three-Wheel Motorcycles (4.0%).

DPS says completing a TDLR-approved course lets it waive the motorcycle knowledge test, and that the skills test is required for all minors and for adults without a valid unrestricted Texas Class A, B or C license. Applicants without a current Texas license may also need an Impact Texas Drivers completion certificate. Confirm the rules for your age and license history with DPS.

DPS fee page (dated): $33 new Class M-only license, $48 to add motorcycle, $16 Class M learner license under 18, $44 renewal. Training course fees are set by the school.

This guide does not cover license renewal; DPS lists a $44 renewal fee for Class M on its fee page, which you should confirm.

Start with the heaviest areas of the content outline: SEE Strategy, Intersections and Conspicuity (16.0%); Crash Avoidance and Hazardous Surfaces (14.0%); Basic Vehicle Control: Shifting, Braking and Turning (12.0%). Then work through the remaining areas, and finish with timed full-length practice runs of 40 questions in one sitting.

Content outlines, fees and passing standards change; this guide follows the materials listed under Verification as of October 2026. Check Texas DPS before you register.