California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Why should you not ride your motorcycle alongside cars? You could be in someone's blind spot. Your bike might skid. The car driver will not be able to make a turn None of the above answers are correct.

2. What does choosing the best lane position mean? You are not in a blind spot. You are avoiding hazards on the road. Your space cushion is maximized It means all of the above.

3. Riding alongside a car can be dangerous because You may be riding in a blind spot. Objects may be thrown out the window. You could be hit by an extended side mirror Any of these could happen.

4. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions? Wear extra clothing to get the attention of drivers. Wear bright clothing. Wear protective clothing Your choice of clothing will not help prevent collisions.

5. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

6. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

7. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Not lean at all. Lean at different angles. Lean together at the same angle None of the above.

8. Maximum stopping power is achieved by Applying the front brake only. Alternating between the front and rear brake. Applying the rear brake only Applying the front and rear brake at the same time.

9. The best face protection is Sunglasses. A windshield. Approved goggles A shatter-resistant face shield.

10. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? Your signal light, to make sure it is working. The lane beside you and the far lane. Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it.

11. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When parking for 5 minutes or less. Only when unloading. When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate.

12. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by Being visible to others. Maintaining an adequate space cushion. Communicating your intentions Doing all of the above.

13. When preparing to slow down, you should check To make sure you are in neutral before stopping. To see if there is traffic behind you. The gauges on your motorcycle To your left and right.

14. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 12 seconds. 20 ft. 5 seconds. 40 ft.

15. To avoid lurching when you downshift, what should you do? Only downshift if you are an experienced rider. Brake while shifting. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the lower gear Never shift below second gear.

16. When parking along the roadside, you should park At an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to the curb. Parallel to the road. With your front wheel on the curb At a 25-degree angle.

17. When it is raining, the best position for traction is The tracks left by other drivers. The center lane position. The shoulder of the road The left lane position.

18. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____-degree angle. 45 25 135 90

19. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. The passenger is wearing protective clothing. The passenger has special shoes All of the above conditions are met.

20. At the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ tire touching the curb. 90 to 180, front. 170 to 180, front. 90 to 180, rear. 45 to 90, rear.

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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.