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What is the motorcycle driving test in Texas like?

Please don‘t advise me to take the MSF or anything like that. I am planning on taking it as soon as possible (in the next 2-3 months or so), but excrutiating circumstances require me to get my class M license before I do so. I already know that if I complete the MSF, then I can waive the driving portion of my test to get my class M.What should I expect for this driving test? I have read around and noticed that most people who have taken their test take it right there at the DMV, on a small course they have in the back.However, when I was told what I needed to perform the test, I was told that I needed to bring (along with my motorcycle) a car that was insured and registered, so the instructor could follow me. Now why would they need to follow me if I were merely driving around in the back of their parking lot?Does anyone know what I should be expecting for this test? Will it be a combination of driving on the street AND driving their little test course?Thanks!

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Some of the things I would have looked at are the oil, oil filter, air filter, carbs/fuel system, spark plugs, wires, and points/electronic ignition, tires and rims, chain, brakes drums/rotors and shoes/pads, light bulbs, battery and charging system (ie: stator, regulator/rectifier, ect), shocks/struts, any moving frame parts (ie: steering, axles, swing arm pivot point, ect), clutch, and transmission synchronizers. This is all I can think of right now, but it should get you started. If you need any more help just email me.
Texas Dmv Motorcycle Test
I live in Tx. I have been at 3 motorcycle driving tests in Tx. Mine, my wifes, and my best friends. All three tests were held on city streets and highways, and in all three tests, the instructor said to bring a licensed, inspected, and insured car and a licensed driver for the car. The instructor will then advise the rider being tested of the route to follow, or will tell the rider to watch the rearview mirrors for blinker signals from the following car. The instructor will then ride in the car which will be driven by the person you bring with you and follow the rider over the test route. They will be looking for proper use of turn signals, brakes, and general ability to operate the motorcycle. It is very important to use head checks, or swivel your head at intersections to look left and right. They can fail you if they don't see your head turn to look for traffic at an intersection. They can also fail you if you stall the bike on take off form any stop. Hope this helps. Good luck, and see ya on the road.

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