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1. Blind intersections can be dangerous because
2. You are turning right onto a two-way road. turning too fast could cause you to
3. To avoid lurching when you downshift, what should you do?
4. When making a slow, tight turn, the rider should
5. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
6. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night?
7. The best way to handle a tailgater is to
8. In slow, tight turns:
9. Motorcycles are harder to see. how can you increase your visibility?
10. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight.
11. Which of the following is true about braking?
12. While passing a row of parked cars, you see a driver in one of the parked vehicles. what should you do?
13. Which one of the following statements is correct?
14. To look where you want to turn, you should
15. Your motorcycle fits you if
16. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle?
17. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:
18. If you must carry a load it should be:
19. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn
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.