California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____-degree angle. 45 25 135 90

2. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet Firmly on the footrests. Hovering just above the ground. With your toes pointed downward In any of the above positions.

3. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles ahead of you because it gives you Time to stop. Time to react. Time to brake Time to do all of these.

4. Signal lights should be used As long as other vehicles are around. Every time you plan to turn or change lanes. In cities but not in rural areas Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles.

5. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape. Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve.

6. Before every lane change, you should Check your blind spots. Check your mirrors. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

7. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle. Rolling the throttle Making arm signals.

8. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because They are slower than other vehicles. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections. Other vehicles often do not see them approaching They do not have to obey traffic lights.

9. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

10. How is maximum straight line braking achieved? Pull the kill engine switch. Fully apply both brakes. Apply only the rear brake Apply only the front brake.

11. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, you should Flash your brake light. Change lanes. Come to a complete stop Beep your horn.

12. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? On a one-way road. At an intersection. On a hill. On a curve.

13. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. One or two. 4 or five. Three. Two or three.

14. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. The motorcycle will slow down more quickly A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

15. To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first: Know how to stop quickly. Be able to swerve. Search ahead.

16. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands Ride under 30 mph. Ride only in first gear. Do not ride a motorcycle Ride only in residential areas.

17. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb. 45 to 90-- rear. 90 to 180-- rear. 90 to 180-- front. 45 to 90-- front.

18. According to the handbook, in traffic, a motorcycle needs More room to operate safely than a car does. Less distance to stop than a car does. The same distance to stop as a car does More distance to stop than a car does.

19. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should Shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability. Shift your weight to the front to help maintain stability. Use engine braking to slow down Avoid using the rear brake.

20. The press step of turning means that you press The clutch lever. The front or rear brake. Your feet on the footpegs The handlegrip of the direction in which you are turning.

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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.