California DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the California Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE California DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. What is the most efficient way for you to know what is going on behind you? Carry a passenger to check for you. Turn around and scan the area. Check your side mirrors frequently Stop and look around.

2. When passing another vehicle Turn on your hazard lights. You must not exceed the speed limit. Ride in the highest gear Ride close to the edge of the road.

3. To prevent colliding with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position should you ride in? Left. Right. Left or right. Center.

4. The best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle is to use The sissy bar. Strips of cloth. Elastic cords Strong rope.

5. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to tip over. Help stabilize the motorcycle. Help stop the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to skid.

6. 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.

7. When driving next to parked cars, which hazards should you be aware of? People opening doors into your path. Cars pulling out to the main road. All these answers are correct People walking out from between cars.

8. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should Avoid drinking water. Avoid wearing dark eyewear. Take frequent breaks Drink caffeinated beverages.

9. The class m1/m2 permit includes the following restrictions No freeway driving. No nighttime driving. No carrying passengers. All of the above.

10. 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.

11. When passing another vehicle, you should Move as far left as possible. Begin your pass from the center lane position. Make eye contact with the driver Move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

12. Why should you not ride your motorcycle alongside cars? You could be in someone's blind spot. Your bike might skid. The car driver will not be able to make a turn None of the above answers are correct.

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

14. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your whole upper body. Your head and shoulders. Your head only All of the above.

15. Motorcyclists must be cautious when approaching intersections. because their motorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks They are much slower than cars. They appear farther away than they really are. They are much faster than cars They appear closer than they really are.

16. How is maximum straight line braking achieved? Pull the kill engine switch. Fully apply both brakes. Apply only the rear brake Apply only the front brake.

17. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by Being visible to others. Maintaining an adequate space cushion. Communicating your intentions Doing all of the above.

18. ____ 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.

19. If the rear wheel locks, you should Grab the front brake. Release the brake. Not release the brake Increase the throttle.

20. You should downshift through the gears when you Need to slow down. Need more power to accelerate. Are approaching a stop sign Need to do 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.