California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Before every lane change, you should Check your blind spots. Check your mirrors. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

2. 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.

3. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work at night. More work. The same amount of work. Less work during the day.

4. When you are being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Left. Center. Right. Any.

5. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Pass one rider at a time. Pass in pairs Never pass while riding in a group.

6. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a line of parked cars, which lane position should you choose? Center or right. Left. Right. Center.

7. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Pulling in the clutch.

8. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Improper braking technique. Improper loading of cargo. Carrying a passenger. Riding a motorcycle that is too big.

9. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for children only. Never permitted. Permitted only if you are carrying large items Permitted for passengers only.

10. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Beep your horn. Change lanes. Speed up Slow down.

11. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Lean over as much as possible. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road Increase your speed before stopping.

12. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only beside your vehicle. Everything to the sides and rear Only behind your vehicle.

13. ____ can increase your visibility. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Riding in the left lane position. Riding with a passenger. Pulling in the clutch.

14. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Avoid tailgating. Ride in lighted areas. Use your high beam Flash it.

15. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

16. 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.

17. Before changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check Only the far lane. The lane next to you and the far lane. Only the lane next to you Your signal light.

18. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to others? Green. Orange. Yellow. All of the above.

19. A front wheel skid can result from The rear wheel locking. Only using the rear brake. Turning too quickly The front wheel locking.

20. To stop as quickly as possible, apply The front brake then the rear brake. The rear brake then the front brake. The front brake only Both brakes at the same time.

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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.