California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With wrists locked. With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked At an angle of 90 degrees.

2. You should downshift through the gears when you Need to slow down. Need more power to accelerate. Are approaching a stop sign Need to do any of the above.

3. 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.

4. When scanning for hazards in front of you, you should be looking down the road about ____ seconds 5 30 3 12

5. Accelerating on a curve Should not be done. Is for experienced riders only. Should be done only on small curves Helps stabilize the motorcycle.

6. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Perpendicular to the roadside. Parallel to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road.

7. Changing your lane position can Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

8. According to the handbook, in traffic, a motorcycle needs More room to operate safely than a car does. Less distance to stop than a car does. The same distance to stop as a car does More distance to stop than a car does.

9. 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.

10. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

11. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

12. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Roll away from the motorcycle. Wear protective motorcycle clothing and gear. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground Try to land with your arms first.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo? Securing cargo as low as possible. Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar. Filling saddlebags evenly. Securing cargo with elastic cords.

16. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Never try to start on an upward hill. Start in second gear Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold.

17. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

18. When is it safe for you to ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When traffic is heavy. When you are riding with a new rider. If you are riding in a group. Never.

19. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

20. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use Engine braking only. The front brake only. Both the front and rear brakes The rear brake only.

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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.