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1. Why should you not ride your motorcycle alongside cars?
2. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by
3. When you ride in a group
4. When you are preparing to slow down, you should check
5. In motorcycle riding, what does the acronym see stand for?
6. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve?
7. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
8. While passing a row of parked cars, you see a driver in one of the parked vehicles. what should you do?
9. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if
10. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and
11. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking?
12. You must use your motorcycle's high-beam headlight when you are ____ a vehicle at night.
13. When preparing to slow down, you should check
14. The front brake is more important because
15. To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have
16. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a line of parked cars, which lane position should you choose?
17. A passenger on your motorcycle must have his or her own
18. When you are stopped at a stop sign, your bike should remain in
19. To increase your chances of being seen by other vehicles, you should
20. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision?
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.