California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle? At the start of every season. Once a month. Every time you ride. Once a week.

2. 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.

3. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Flash your brake lights. Increase your following distance. Pull over and stop Call the police.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Your motorcycle fits you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the foot pegs. You can reach the handlegrips You can do all of the above.

7. If you must carry a load it should be: Either over or in front of the rear axle. Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver. Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

8. To help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down Beep your horn. Swerve from side to side. Use your signal lights Flash your brake light.

9. The best type of clothing to help with visibility when riding a motorcycle is ____ clothing. Light, colorful. Bright, reflective. Dark, leather. Comfortable, loose.

10. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands Ride under 30 mph. Ride only in first gear. Do not ride a motorcycle Ride only in residential areas.

11. Increase your safety at night by Riding with your high beam. Increasing your following distance. Using the lights of the car ahead to help you see Doing all of the above.

12. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The center position is always the safest option. The safest position will depend on the surroundings The left and right positions are safest.

13. If a vehicle enters your path, you should Move away from the vehicle. Tailgate the vehicle. Flash your brake light Beep your horn.

14. Most motorcycles are equipped with convex mirrors. how are these different from mirrors on a car? They are more expensive. They are much smaller. They make cars seem farther away They make cars seem closer.

15. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Increase your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed. Decrease your speed Maintain or increase your speed.

16. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should Let your feet skim the surface. Lean back as far as possible. Raise yourself slightly off the seat Apply the rear brake.

17. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. The motorcycle will slow down more quickly A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

18. 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.

19. Which of the following is true about braking? The front brake is controlled by a foot lever. The rear brake has most of the stopping power. The rear brake should only be used to slow down Stop quickly by using both brakes.

20. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are decreasing your speed. When you are preparing to change lanes. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

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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.