Pass the California Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE California DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
2. To increase your chances of being seen by other vehicles, you should
3. Which of the following is not a tip for completing u-turns successfully?
4. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces?
5. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen.
6. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
7. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others?
8. To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have
9. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:
10. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to
11. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if
12. To stop as quickly as possible, you should
13. When passing another vehicle, you should
14. Why should you not ride your motorcycle alongside cars?
15. If you need to brake and swerve, you should
16. You are turning right onto a two-way road. turning too fast could cause you to
17. Motorcyclists must be cautious when approaching intersections. because their motorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks
18. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
19. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by
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.