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. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for children only. Never permitted. Permitted only if you are carrying large items Permitted for passengers only.

2. To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have Footrests for the passenger. Side saddlebags. A windshield High-quality shocks.

3. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Accelerate out of the wobble. Grip the handlebars tightly. Close the throttle Adjust your weight.

4. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. The motorcycle will slow down more quickly A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

5. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Roll away from the motorcycle. Wear protective motorcycle clothing and gear. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground Try to land with your arms first.

6. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

7. Maximum stopping power is achieved by Applying the front brake only. Alternating between the front and rear brake. Applying the rear brake only Applying the front and rear brake at the same time.

8. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your whole upper body. Your head and shoulders. Your head only All of the above.

9. You are being followed closely, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Beep your horn to warn the driver. Accelerate to make it through the light. Tap your brake to flash your brake light Move into another lane.

10. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 2 seconds. 30 ft. 12 seconds. 15 ft.

11. When passing another vehicle, you should Move as far left as possible. Begin your pass from the center lane position. Make eye contact with the driver Move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

12. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Increase your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed. Decrease your speed Maintain or increase your speed.

13. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Not lean at all. Lean at different angles. Lean together at the same angle None of the above.

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

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

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

17. It is important that a passenger Keep his or her feet on the foot pegs. Sit as far forward as possible. Lean as the motorcyclist leans Do all of the above.

18. 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.

19. If a large vehicle such as a truck is passing you on your left, which lane position should you ride in? Right. Center. Left. Any.

20. While stopped at a traffic light, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered the light sensor, when can you proceed? After waiting for one hour. At any time. After waiting two light cycles and when it is safe to do so. All of the above.

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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.