California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother. Applying the rear brake. Applying the front brake. Rolling on the throttle. Any of the above.

2. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Attach the cargo to your gas tank. Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Use ropes to secure the load Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.

3. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction Yes, the rider should lean forward.

4. When performing the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you thinking about? Vehicles that may move into your path. Possibly hazardous road conditions. Traffic markings and signals. All of the above.

5. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb Be parallel to the curb.

6. When you are following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen. Left or right. Left. Center. Right.

7. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear fluorescent clothing. Wear a bright helmet. Wear reflective gear Avoid wearing a tinted face shield.

8. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when You should never share your lane. Sharing it with another motorcycle. Riding between rows of vehicles Riding in the right of the lane position only.

9. When can you be sure another driver will yield to you? When he or she makes eye contact with you. Never. When he or she is starting to slow down. When you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.

10. 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.

11. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should Avoiding riding at night. Increase your following distance. Ride only on rural roads Increase your speed.

12. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. Half. One-quarter. All. Three-quarters.

13. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers. Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Always ride with your headlight off Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield.

14. Signal lights should be used As long as other vehicles are around. Every time you plan to turn or change lanes. In cities but not in rural areas Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles.

15. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect Near the center of the road. In the left wheel track. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

16. When riding, your clothing should be protective and Tight fitting. Completely cover your arms and legs. Made of an approved material Loose fitting.

17. Which of the following is not a tip for completing u-turns successfully? Use the front brake. Centralize weight. Look through the turn to where you want to go Ride within the friction zone.

18. If you are going to pass a vehicle but you feel that it may move into your lane, you should Not pass. Flash your brake light. Pass as fast as possible Beep your horn.

19. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react All of the above are true.

20. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands Ride under 30 mph. Ride only in first gear. Do not ride a motorcycle Ride only in residential areas.

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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.