California DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the California Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE California DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. The best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle is to use The sissy bar. Strips of cloth. Elastic cords Strong rope.

2. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear fluorescent clothing. Wear a bright helmet. Wear reflective gear Avoid wearing a tinted face shield.

3. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Use your high beam. Install extra lights. Flash your brake light Avoid driving at night.

4. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing down. Left arm straight out. Right arm straight out. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing up.

5. While stopped at a traffic light, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered the light sensor, when can you proceed? After waiting for one hour. At any time. After waiting two light cycles and when it is safe to do so. All of the above.

6. A passenger on your motorcycle must have his or her own Seat. Helmet. Footrests All of the above.

7. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Lean over as much as possible. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road Increase your speed before stopping.

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

9. 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.

10. Use your horn when You are making a left turn. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are crossing railroad tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

11. If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive the following penalties Community service. Severe fines. Mandatory license suspension. Any or all of these.

12. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Run off the right edge of the road. Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Tip over your motorcycle Hit the vehicle in front of you.

13. 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.

14. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous to motorcyclists? Gravel provides less traction than pavement. Lane markings are not present. Other vehicles are often driven recklessly They do not have posted speed limits.

15. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. While using your high beam. Alongside other vehicles. Near other motorcycles. In residential areas.

16. Grabbing the front brake could result in A front wheel lock. Stopping quickly. A rear wheel lock Popping a tire.

17. To look where you want to turn, you should Reduce your speed before the turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Turn your head, not your shoulders Do all of the above.

18. When you are being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Left. Center. Right. Any.

19. 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.

20. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is Not important. The center. In the blind spot The left or the right.

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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.