California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best type of clothing to help with visibility when riding a motorcycle is ____ clothing. Light, colorful. Bright, reflective. Dark, leather. Comfortable, loose.

2. 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.

3. In motorcycle riding, what does the acronym see stand for? See, examine, and elaborate. Search, evaluate, and execute. See, examine, and eliminate. Scan, evacuate, and execute.

4. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used When swerving. For normal stops only. Every time you stop In emergency situations.

5. When riding, your clothing should be protective and Tight fitting. Completely cover your arms and legs. Made of an approved material Loose fitting.

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

7. As you approach an obstacle, you should Maintain the same speed. Increase your speed. Stop completely before proceeding Slow down as much as possible.

8. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, you should Flash your brake light. Change lanes. Come to a complete stop Beep your horn.

9. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Helmet. Handlebars. Suspension Saddlebags.

10. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should Pull the kill engine switch. Apply only the front brake. Use engine braking Apply both brakes.

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

12. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate the swerve? Lean sharply in the direction in which you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handlegrip on the side of your intended swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handlegrip on the side opposite to your intended swerve Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve.

13. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Acceleration lanes. Rural areas. Multilane highways. Intersections.

14. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the rear brake only. Use both brakes at the same time. Use either brake while swerving the motorcycle Use the front brake only.

15. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should Shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability. Shift your weight to the front to help maintain stability. Use engine braking to slow down Avoid using the rear brake.

16. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb Be parallel to the curb.

17. The class m1/m2 permit includes the following restrictions No freeway driving. No nighttime driving. No carrying passengers. All of the above.

18. 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.

19. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Pass one rider at a time. Pass in pairs Never pass while riding in a group.

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

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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.