California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle. Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank Doing any of the above.

2. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Drink beverages with caffeine. Drive only during the day. Take frequent rest breaks Avoid making long trips.

3. Which of the following is a primary cause of single-vehicle collisions? Running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with an object. Being tailgated. Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings. Riding too fast for prevailing weather conditions.

4. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Never try to start on an upward hill. Start in second gear Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold.

5. You brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks. what should you do? Pull the kill engine switch. Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Release the brake and just use the front brake Continue braking until the motorcycle stops.

6. To increase your chances of being seen by other vehicles, you should Avoid driving in heavy traffic. Drive in areas where there are lots of motorcycles. Wear reflective clothing Drive only during the day.

7. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Release both the front and rear brakes and coast to a stop. Pull the kill engine switch. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake Keep the rear wheel locked until you have stopped.

8. 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.

9. To help balance yourself in turns, you should Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn. Take your feet off the footrests for balance Keep your knees against the gas tank.

10. 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.

11. When should you have your headlight on? At night only. At night and in fog. Between dusk and dawn. At all times.

12. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned Low for best control. Flat so you won't use too much throttle. High to use the throttle the most At any position where you feel comfortable.

13. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

14. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only for most stopping situations. Using both brakes every time you stop. Alternating between the front and rear brakes Using the front brake only in emergencies.

15. To prevent colliding with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position should you ride in? Left. Right. Left or right. Center.

16. The most likely place for a collision is On a curve. At an intersection. On a hill On a one-way road.

17. When carrying a passenger, instruct them to Grip the backrest. Wear a seat belt. Put their feet on the ground when stopped Hold firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

18. Accelerating on a curve Should not be done. Is for experienced riders only. Should be done only on small curves Helps stabilize the motorcycle.

19. 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.

20. Before you pull off the road, it is important to check The surface to see if it is safe to ride on. Your lights to see if they are working. The traffic in front of you If it is a designated pullout area.

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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.