California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When carrying a passenger, instruct the person to Hold firmly on to your waist, hips, or belt. Put his or her feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped. Wear a seat belt Grip the backrest.

2. The best way to stop quickly is to Use only the front brake. Try to skid the rear tire. Apply both brakes at the same time Use only the rear brake.

3. You are being followed closely, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Beep your horn to warn the driver. Accelerate to make it through the light. Tap your brake to flash your brake light Move into another lane.

4. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop inside the crosswalk. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

5. 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.

6. To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have Footrests for the passenger. Side saddlebags. A windshield High-quality shocks.

7. The most likely place for a collision is On a curve. At an intersection. On a hill On a one-way road.

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

9. 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.

10. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. While using your high beam. Alongside other vehicles. Near other motorcycles. In residential areas.

11. When carrying a passenger, instruct them to Grip the backrest. Wear a seat belt. Put their feet on the ground when stopped Hold firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

12. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured With rope. Behind the rear axle. On the sissy bar With elastic cords.

13. A motorcycle is the right size for you if You can reach the handgrips. The seat is waist-high. Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated Your height and weight have been taken into account.

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

15. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the rear brake only. Use both brakes at the same time. Use either brake while swerving the motorcycle Use the front brake only.

16. If your front wheel locks, you should Continue applying the brake. Release the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly Use the rear brake only.

17. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____. Front, is the emergency brake. Rear, is the emergency brake. Rear, provides 70% of the stopping power. Front, provides 70% of the stopping power.

18. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a curve. On a hill. In a parking lot At an intersection.

19. In countersteering, to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Turn right. Go straight. Make a u-turn only Turn left.

20. The best way to swerve is to Brake while you are swerving. Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn. Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.

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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.