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. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by
2. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do?
3. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car.
4. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
5. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
6. When carrying a passenger, instruct the person to
7. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should
8. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must
9. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to
10. To make a u-turn, which of the following should you not do?
11. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect
12. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb.
13. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed?
14. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to
15. Before every lane change, you should
16. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night?
17. What is the most efficient way for you to know what is going on behind you?
18. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should
19. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
20. When should you take your feet off the foot pegs and skim them on the surface of the road?
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.