California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Two. Five. One. Three.

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

3. 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.

4. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable. Long pants and a t-shirt.

5. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because It decreases visibility. Someone may open his or her door into your path. You may collide with a car Traction is poor beside parked cars.

6. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective coating. Changing your lane position. Passing slower vehicles.

7. Motorcyclists must be cautious when approaching intersections. because their motorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks They are much slower than cars. They appear farther away than they really are. They are much faster than cars They appear closer than they really are.

8. 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.

9. When should you take your feet off the foot pegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When crossing railroad tracks. When riding on ice. When riding in a parking lot. When riding on a metal grating.

10. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only beside your vehicle. Everything to the sides and rear Only behind your vehicle.

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

12. A ____-second following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 5 1 4 2

13. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly. Half a. A full. A third of a. A quarter of a.

14. Usually, ____ lane position should be avoided. The center. No. The left. The right.

15. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect Near the center of the road. In the left wheel track. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

16. You must use your motorcycle's high-beam headlight when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Following. Neither following nor meeting. Meeting. Following or meeting.

17. When riding in a group, the best formation is the ____ formation. Side-by-side. Staggered. Single-file. V-shaped.

18. Use your horn when You are making a left turn. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are crossing railroad tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

19. It is difficult for other cars to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others? Ride in the best lane position. All these answers are correct. Wear proper clothing Use your headlight.

20. When riding in a group and you want to pass the car in front of you, how should the group proceed? Pass the car one at a time. Do not pass vehicles when riding in a group. Have the whole group pass at one time Have as many riders pass the car as is safe.

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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.