California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance? When being tailgated. Heavy traffic. Slippery conditions. All of the above.

2. Increase your safety at night by Riding with your high beam. Increasing your following distance. Using the lights of the car ahead to help you see Doing all of the above.

3. When it is raining, the best position for traction is The tracks left by other drivers. The center lane position. The shoulder of the road The left lane position.

4. If a vehicle enters your path, you should Move away from the vehicle. Tailgate the vehicle. Flash your brake light Beep your horn.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The most likely place for a collision is On a curve. At an intersection. On a hill On a one-way road.

8. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

9. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

10. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Release both the front and rear brakes and coast to a stop. Pull the kill engine switch. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake Keep the rear wheel locked until you have stopped.

11. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? A larger angle would be unsafe. At a lesser angle, you may snag your tires. It allows you to cross the tracks quickly It gives you the best view of oncoming trains.

12. To stop as quickly as possible, apply The front brake then the rear brake. The rear brake then the front brake. The front brake only Both brakes at the same time.

13. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle. Rolling the throttle Making arm signals.

14. The best path through a curve May not follow the curve of the road. Is on the inside of the curve. Is in the center lane position Is on the outside of the curve.

15. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Flash your brake lights. Increase your following distance. Pull over and stop Call the police.

16. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In single file. In a staggered formation. In an alternate formation In pairs.

17. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Crouch down low. Pull in the clutch and coast. Slow down before the turn Keep your knees against the gas tank.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond the same way as it does without a passenger. Respond quicker than normal. Easily tip over Respond slower than normal.

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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.