California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? Two. One. One or two. Three.

2. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb. 45 to 90-- rear. 90 to 180-- rear. 90 to 180-- front. 45 to 90-- front.

3. 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.

4. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Helmet. Handlebars. Suspension Saddlebags.

5. While you are riding on a winding road, your lane position should Remain the right position. Remain the left position. Change constantly to give you the best view Remain the center position.

6. Before you pull off the road, it is important to check The surface to see if it is safe to ride on. Your lights to see if they are working. The traffic in front of you If it is a designated pullout area.

7. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond the same way as it does without a passenger. Respond quicker than normal. Easily tip over Respond slower than normal.

8. What controls the front brake? The left hand lever. The right hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal.

9. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Taking curves. Entering or leaving the highway. Making turns Doing any of these.

10. 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.

11. Blind intersections can be dangerous because They are high-speed intersections. U-turns are not permitted. They are not controlled by traffic signs Other vehicles will have difficulty seeing you from certain locations.

12. When you are preparing to slow down, you should check The gauges on your motorcycle. To make sure your bike is in neutral before you stop. If there is traffic behind you To your left and right.

13. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have Special shocks. A windshield. Footrests for the passenger All of the above.

14. Weaving when riding over a metal grating Is harmful to the motorcycle. Is not hazardous. Is caused by poor motorcycle skills Is dangerous to motorcycle riders.

15. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used When swerving. For normal stops only. Every time you stop In emergency situations.

16. What can cause your engine to lock? Skidding the front tire. Braking using only one brake. Not changing gears properly. Being low on oil.

17. Which of the following types of vehicles are permitted to use high-occupancy vehicle (hov) lanes? Buses. Low-emission vehicles. Motorcycles. All of the above.

18. 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.

19. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle. Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank Doing any of the above.

20. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Press, look, slow, roll. Slow, look, press, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Slow, press, look, roll.

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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.