California DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the California Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE California DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake before or after swerving. Brake before swerving. Brake after swerving Brake while swerving.

2. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Improper braking technique. Improper loading of cargo. Carrying a passenger. Riding a motorcycle that is too big.

3. Which of the following is not an effect of alcohol? Dulled judgment. Impaired vision. Slower reactions. Increased alertness.

4. Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle? The clutch is on the left and the brake lever is on the right. The clutch is on the right and the brake lever is on the left. Both the clutch and the brake lever are on the right Both the clutch and the brake lever are on the left.

5. When performing the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you thinking about? Vehicles that may move into your path. Possibly hazardous road conditions. Traffic markings and signals. All of the above.

6. Grabbing at the front brake Is only possible when you are already applying the rear brake. Should only be done in emergencies. Is the most effective way to stop Could cause the wheel to lock.

7. If you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, it is best to Flash your brake light. Beep your horn. Accelerate to pass the car Change to another lane.

8. 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.

9. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to tip over. Help stabilize the motorcycle. Help stop the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to skid.

10. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. While riding your motorcycle. At a designated service center Before starting your motorcycle.

11. Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean right, and go right. Press left, lean left, go right. Press left, lean left, go left.

12. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape. Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve.

13. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react All of the above are true.

14. When following a vehicle, you should maintain a ____-second following distance. Five. 4 Two. Three.

15. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to others? Green. Orange. Yellow. All of the above.

16. You are turning right onto a two-way road. turning too fast could cause you to Hit the vehicle in front of you. Tip over your motorcycle. Run off the right edge of the road Veer into the opposing lane.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When parking for 5 minutes or less. Only when unloading. When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate.

20. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles ahead of you because it gives you Time to stop. Time to react. Time to brake Time to do all of these.

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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.