California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should Flash your brake light. Use your signal lights. Use the left lane position only Use your front brake only.

3. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

4. Before changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check Only the far lane. The lane next to you and the far lane. Only the lane next to you Your signal light.

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. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should Let your feet skim the surface. Lean back as far as possible. Raise yourself slightly off the seat Apply the rear brake.

7. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

8. When should you take your feet off the footrests and skim them along the surface of the road? When riding on metal gratings. When riding on ice. When riding in a parking lot. When crossing railroad tracks.

9. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Choose the best lane position. Wear bright clothing. Use your headlight All of the above are correct.

10. 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.

11. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____. Front, is the emergency brake. Rear, is the emergency brake. Rear, provides 70% of the stopping power. Front, provides 70% of the stopping power.

12. When preparing to slow down, you should check To make sure you are in neutral before stopping. To see if there is traffic behind you. The gauges on your motorcycle To your left and right.

13. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for children only. Never permitted. Permitted only if you are carrying large items Permitted for passengers only.

14. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because They are slower than other vehicles. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections. Other vehicles often do not see them approaching They do not have to obey traffic lights.

15. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle? At the start of every season. Once a month. Every time you ride. Once a week.

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

17. 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.

18. When you are preparing to slow down, you should check The gauges on your motorcycle. To make sure your bike is in neutral before you stop. If there is traffic behind you To your left and right.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.