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1. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is
2. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night?
3. To help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down
4. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used
5. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups.
6. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees?
7. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check?
8. What controls the front brake?
9. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles ahead of you because it gives you
10. If you need to brake and swerve, you should
11. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should communicate by
12. The best way to stop quickly is to
13. When you are following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen.
14. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces?
15. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
16. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when
17. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
18. When should you take your feet off the footrests and skim them along the surface of the road?
19. Pulling over to the side of the road can be more dangerous to motorcycles than to cars because
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.