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1. You should downshift through the gears when you
2. To stop as quickly as possible, you should
3. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother.
4. To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have
5. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean?
6. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
7. Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers.
8. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed?
9. What is the proper way to swerve?
10. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to
11. In order to swerve properly, you must
12. As you approach the center of a turn, you should
13. When you are following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen.
14. If a large vehicle such as a truck is passing you on your left, which lane position should you ride in?
15. You are turning right onto a two-way road. turning too fast could cause you to
16. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect
17. You are being followed closely, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do?
18. You can increase your safety at night by
19. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands
20. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees?
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.