California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The front brake is more important because It provides most of the stopping power. It provides less of the stopping power. It provides all of the stopping power It is used most often.

2. Why should you not ride your motorcycle alongside cars? You could be in someone's blind spot. Your bike might skid. The car driver will not be able to make a turn None of the above answers are correct.

3. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? A larger angle would be unsafe. At a lesser angle, you may snag your tires. It allows you to cross the tracks quickly It gives you the best view of oncoming trains.

4. If a large vehicle such as a truck is passing you on your left, which lane position should you ride in? Right. Center. Left. Any.

5. You should downshift through the gears when you Need to slow down. Need more power to accelerate. Are approaching a stop sign Need to do any of the above.

6. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by Riding in the left lane position. Swerving from side to side. Lifting your face shield Increasing your speed.

7. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The tail rider. The middle group rider. The traffic in front of the leader. The group leader.

8. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother. Applying the rear brake. Applying the front brake. Rolling on the throttle. Any of the above.

9. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Ride in a group. Reduce your speed. Stay in the same lane position Do not wear a helmet.

10. Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle? The clutch is on the left and the brake lever is on the right. The clutch is on the right and the brake lever is on the left. Both the clutch and the brake lever are on the right Both the clutch and the brake lever are on the left.

11. When passing another vehicle Turn on your hazard lights. You must not exceed the speed limit. Ride in the highest gear Ride close to the edge of the road.

12. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed? After the turn. Before the turn. During the turn. All of the above.

13. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the front brake. Close the throttle gradually Apply the rear brake.

14. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Flash your brake lights. Increase your following distance. Pull over and stop Call the police.

15. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect Near the center of the road. In the left wheel track. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

16. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When parking for 5 minutes or less. Only when unloading. When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate.

17. When you ride in a group Put the newest riders at the rear. Don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Never ride in groups of more than three Ride in pairs whenever possible.

18. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb Be parallel to the curb.

19. You must use your motorcycle's high-beam headlight when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Following. Neither following nor meeting. Meeting. Following or meeting.

20. Most motorcycles are equipped with convex mirrors. how are these different from mirrors on a car? They are more expensive. They are much smaller. They make cars seem farther away They make cars seem closer.

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To operate a motorcycle in California, you must have a Class M license. Licenses are issued through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The state offers a motorcycle instruction permit and two license levels. An M1 license includes any type of motorcycle, and an M2 license is specifically for motorbikes, mopeds, or scooters. You must be at least 15 ½ to apply for a Class M1 or M2 permit. At age 16, you can apply for an M1 or M2 license if you have held a permit for at least 6 months.

To receive a Class M1 or M2 permit or license, you must submit your documentation, pass the vision screening, pass the driver and motorcycle knowledge tests, complete a Form DL44 application, and pay the fees. Anyone under the age of 21 must also complete the California Highway Patrol California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CHP CMSP) and submit the certification. Applicants who are over 21 are encouraged to take the CHP CMSP course as well, and the motorcycle skills test is waived for those who complete the course.

Tests are scheduled through your local DMV. The written exam contains 25 questions about signaling, crossing, changing lanes and other safe driving practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test examines how well you handle and operate your motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.