California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. On a paved road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect Near the center of the road. In the left wheel track. Along the sides of the road In all of the above areas.

2. Which of the following should not be done at night? Increase your speed. Adjust your lane position when necessary. Use your high beam Increase your following distance.

3. In countersteering, to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Turn right. Go straight. Make a u-turn only Turn left.

4. 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.

5. It is difficult for other cars to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others? Ride in the best lane position. All these answers are correct. Wear proper clothing Use your headlight.

6. If your front wheel locks, you should Continue applying the brake. Release the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly Use the rear brake only.

7. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns.

8. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at drivers who come too close. Always riding in the center lane position Speeding up when you are approached by tailgaters.

9. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake after swerving. Brake while swerving. Brake before or after swerving Brake before swerving.

10. 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.

11. If you are about to collide with an object and you want the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should Pull the right handlegrip toward you. Pull the left handlegrip toward you. Push the inside of the right handlegrip Push the inside of the left handlegrip.

12. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Lean over as much as possible. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road Increase your speed before stopping.

13. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing down. Left arm straight out. Right arm straight out. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing up.

14. In a lane of traffic, how many lane positions are there for a motorcycle? 3 1 4 2

15. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When you are passing parked cars. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When you are being passed by another vehicle on either side. In all of the above situations.

16. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The tail rider. The middle group rider. The traffic in front of the leader. The group leader.

17. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When parking for 5 minutes or less. Only when unloading. When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate.

18. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Perpendicular to the roadside. Parallel to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road.

19. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

20. When can you be sure another driver will yield to you? When he or she makes eye contact with you. Never. When he or she is starting to slow down. When you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.

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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.