California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Pulling in the clutch.

2. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided When entering or leaving a highway. When making turns. When taking curves In any of the above situations.

3. Riding alongside a car can be dangerous because You may be riding in a blind spot. Objects may be thrown out the window. You could be hit by an extended side mirror Any of these could happen.

4. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Attach the cargo to your gas tank. Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Use ropes to secure the load Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.

5. To avoid lurching when you downshift, what should you do? Only downshift if you are an experienced rider. Brake while shifting. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the lower gear Never shift below second gear.

6. You should flash your brake light when The speed limit changes. You slow down in rural areas. You slow down where others may not expect it You are going to turn left.

7. 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.

8. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Crouch down low. Pull in the clutch and coast. Slow down before the turn Keep your knees against the gas tank.

9. 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.

10. Before each ride, you should adjust The side mirrors. Your seat. The throttle The clutch.

11. When can you be sure another driver will yield to you? When he or she makes eye contact with you. Never. When he or she is starting to slow down. When you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.

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

13. 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.

14. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are decreasing your speed. When you are preparing to change lanes. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

15. If you must go over an obstacle, approach it While keeping your elbows locked. At as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. While maintaining your speed With your feet skimming the ground.

16. The best eye and face protection is provided by Specialized goggles. A windshield. A face shield Approved sunglasses.

17. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in ____ lane position. The right. The center. Any. The left.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to Drag your feet on the ground. Ride on the shoulder of the road. Slow down before you get to the slippery surface Do all of the above.

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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.