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1. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should
2. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should
3. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
4. To make a u-turn, which of the following should you not do?
5. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should communicate by
6. When it comes to drivers, eye contact
7. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by
8. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
9. To help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down
10. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
11. If your motorcycle was built before 1978, you must remember to
12. What is engine braking?
13. To stop as quickly as possible, you should
14. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will
15. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly.
16. When performing the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you thinking about?
17. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill?
18. Two or more motorcycles should ride together
19. Riding alongside a car can be dangerous because
20. When driving next to parked cars, which hazards should you be aware of?
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.