California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers. Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Always ride with your headlight off Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield.

2. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The center position is always the safest option. The safest position will depend on the surroundings The left and right positions are safest.

3. To increase your chances of being seen by other vehicles, you should Avoid driving in heavy traffic. Drive in areas where there are lots of motorcycles. Wear reflective clothing Drive only during the day.

4. To avoid lurching when you downshift, what should you do? Only downshift if you are an experienced rider. Brake while shifting. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the lower gear Never shift below second gear.

5. When riding in a group, you should never Pair up. Pass vehicles in front of you. Put a beginner near the front Ride single file.

6. 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.

7. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. While using your high beam. Alongside other vehicles. Near other motorcycles. In residential areas.

8. What can cause the engine to seize? Not changing gears properly. The front tire skidding. Braking with only one brake. Being low on oil.

9. If you are going to pass a vehicle but you feel that it may move into your lane, you should Not pass. Flash your brake light. Pass as fast as possible Beep your horn.

10. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you because it gives you Time to brake. Time to react. Time to stop All of the above.

11. When you are riding at night, it is best to Stay close behind the car in front of you. Wear a tinted face shield. Not use your headlight Ride slower than you do during the day.

12. According to the handbook, in traffic, a motorcycle needs More room to operate safely than a car does. Less distance to stop than a car does. The same distance to stop as a car does More distance to stop than a car does.

13. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use Engine braking only. The front brake only. Both the front and rear brakes The rear brake only.

14. While you are riding on a winding road, your lane position should Remain the right position. Remain the left position. Change constantly to give you the best view Remain the center position.

15. ____ can increase your visibility. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Riding in the left lane position. Riding with a passenger. Pulling in the clutch.

16. 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.

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

18. 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.

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

20. How can you keep yourself from using too much throttle? Keep the clutch pulled in. Start with your right wrist flat. Start with your right wrist raised Ride in lower gears.

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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.