California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following types of vehicles are permitted to use high-occupancy vehicle (hov) lanes? Buses. Low-emission vehicles. Motorcycles. All of the above.

2. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

3. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in ____ lane position. The right. The center. Any. The left.

4. If you must carry a load it should be: Either over or in front of the rear axle. Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver. Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

5. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen Is the center of the lane position.

6. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Avoid tailgating. Ride in lighted areas. Use your high beam Flash it.

7. Usually, ____ lane position should be avoided. The center. No. The left. The right.

8. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because It decreases visibility. Someone may open his or her door into your path. You may collide with a car Traction is poor beside parked cars.

9. When carrying cargo or a passenger You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required. An increased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a curve. On a hill. In a parking lot At an intersection.

13. Signal lights should be used As long as other vehicles are around. Every time you plan to turn or change lanes. In cities but not in rural areas Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles.

14. If a vehicle enters your path, you should Move away from the vehicle. Tailgate the vehicle. Flash your brake light Beep your horn.

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

16. 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.

17. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should communicate by Making eye contact. Riding in pairs. Changing lane positions Hand signals.

18. Your motorcycle fits you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the foot pegs. You can reach the handlegrips You can do all of the above.

19. 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.

20. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? Your signal light, to make sure it is working. The lane beside you and the far lane. Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it.

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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.