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1. When following a vehicle, you should maintain a ____-second following distance.
2. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate the swerve?
3. How can you prevent fatigue while riding?
4. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb.
5. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in ____ lane position.
6. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a line of parked cars, which lane position should you choose?
7. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
8. What is the proper way to swerve?
9. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned
10. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because
11. To stop as quickly as possible, apply
12. If a large vehicle such as a truck is passing you on your left, which lane position should you ride in?
13. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
14. Pulling over to the side of the road can be more dangerous to motorcycles than to cars because
15. When you are following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen.
16. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
17. If you can't cross an obstacle head-on, you should approach it at as close to a ____-degree angle as possible.
18. According to the handbook, in traffic, a motorcycle needs
19. It is difficult for other cars to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others?
20. Begin to signal ____ feet before making a turn.
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.