California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Keep your knees against the gas tank. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance.

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

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

4. The least effective way to attach cargo to your motorcycle is to use Saddlebags. Elastic cords. Tank bags Ropes.

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. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: Should only be worn while riding at night. Can make motorcycle riders easier to see. Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

7. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly. Half a. A full. A third of a. A quarter of a.

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

9. In proper riding posture Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

10. It is important to check your mirrors when Stopped at an intersection. You are about to slow down. You are about to change lanes All of the above.

11. 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.

12. Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers. Passengers should avoid holding on to the rider. Passengers should sit as far back as possible. Passengers should keep their feet on their footrests at all times Passengers should put their feet down at stops.

13. You should flash your brake light when The speed limit changes. You slow down in rural areas. You slow down where others may not expect it You are going to turn left.

14. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured With rope. Behind the rear axle. On the sissy bar With elastic cords.

15. If an object suddenly appears in your way, you should ____ to avoid a crash. Swerve and apply the brakes. Swerve around the object. Lean your motorcycle. Apply the front brake gently.

16. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. The passenger is wearing protective clothing. The passenger has special shoes All of the above conditions are met.

17. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo? Securing cargo as low as possible. Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar. Filling saddlebags evenly. Securing cargo with elastic cords.

18. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb. 45 to 90-- rear. 90 to 180-- rear. 90 to 180-- front. 45 to 90-- front.

19. 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.

20. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle. Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank Doing any 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.