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1. In countersteering, to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to
2. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
3. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb.
4. The front brake is more important because
5. If you must go over an obstacle, approach it
6. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in ____ lane position.
7. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
8. What can cause your engine to lock?
9. Begin to signal ____ feet before making a turn.
10. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
11. When riding in a group and you want to pass the car in front of you, how should the group proceed?
12. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?
13. You should start the motorcycle with
14. When it is raining, the best position for traction is
15. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks
16. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except
17. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands
18. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when
19. What does choosing the best lane position mean?
20. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in?
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.