California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When passing another vehicle, you should Move as far left as possible. Begin your pass from the center lane position. Make eye contact with the driver Move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

2. 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.

3. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb. 45 to 90-- rear. 90 to 180-- rear. 90 to 180-- front. 45 to 90-- front.

4. Most motorcycles are equipped with convex mirrors. how are these different from mirrors on a car? They are more expensive. They are much smaller. They make cars seem farther away They make cars seem closer.

5. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable. Long pants and a t-shirt.

6. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen Is the center of the lane position.

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

8. When making a slow, tight turn, the rider should Lean toward the front of the motorcycle. Lean in the same direction as the motorcycle. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle Keep his or her body straight while leaning the motorcycle.

9. If your front wheel locks, you should Continue applying the brake. Release the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly Use the rear brake only.

10. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Avoid tailgating. Ride in lighted areas. Use your high beam Flash it.

11. 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.

12. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop inside the crosswalk. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

13. It is important to check your mirrors when Stopped at an intersection. You are about to slow down. You are about to change lanes All of the above.

14. When you are riding at night, it is best to Stay close behind the car in front of you. Wear a tinted face shield. Not use your headlight Ride slower than you do during the day.

15. 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.

16. The class m1/m2 permit includes the following restrictions No freeway driving. No nighttime driving. No carrying passengers. All of the above.

17. When is the center lane position the best choice? When you are preparing to pass. When you want to be the most visible to the car ahead of you. When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are riding beside a row of parked cars.

18. Which brake is most powerful? The rear brake. The foot brake. The front and rear brakes equally. The front brake.

19. Weaving when riding over a metal grating Is harmful to the motorcycle. Is not hazardous. Is caused by poor motorcycle skills Is dangerous to motorcycle riders.

20. If your motorcycle was built before 1978, you must remember to Avoid carrying passengers. Get a special license. Ride only during the day Turn your headlight on when riding at all times.

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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.