California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you. Should be avoided to discourage aggression Ensures that they will stop and let you through.

2. Accelerating on a curve Should not be done. Is for experienced riders only. Should be done only on small curves Helps stabilize the motorcycle.

3. When parking along the roadside, you should park At an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to the curb. Parallel to the road. With your front wheel on the curb At a 25-degree angle.

4. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Only drive where there are street lights. Use your high beam. Scan the road often Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you.

5. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle. Rolling the throttle Making arm signals.

6. 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.

7. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items In front of a tank bag. On the handlebars. In a backpack On the sissy bar.

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

9. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 12 seconds. 20 ft. 5 seconds. 40 ft.

10. If your motorcycle was built before 1978, you must remember to Avoid carrying passengers. Get a special license. Ride only during the day Turn your headlight on when riding at all times.

11. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you thinking about? Road conditions that may be hazardous. Traffic markings and signals. Vehicles that may move into your path. All of the above.

12. The best way to stop quickly is to Use only the front brake. Try to skid the rear tire. Apply both brakes at the same time Use only the rear brake.

13. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The clutch. The rear brake. The front brake The front and rear brakes equally.

14. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

15. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance Use your high beam.

16. You can increase your safety at night by Reducing your speed. Increasing your following distance. Using your high beam Doing all of the above.

17. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? Two. One. One or two. Three.

18. 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.

19. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet Firmly on the footrests. Hovering just above the ground. With your toes pointed downward In any of the above positions.

20. The best way to swerve is to Brake while you are swerving. Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn. Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.

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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.