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. When carrying a passenger, instruct them to
2. To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have
3. Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle?
4. When passing another vehicle
5. When should you take your feet off the footrests and skim them along the surface of the road?
6. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should
7. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if
8. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
9. When you turn:
10. In motorcycle riding, what does the acronym see stand for?
11. Before changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check
12. If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive the following penalties
13. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night?
14. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
15. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
16. To look where you want to turn, you should
17. Use your horn when
18. When riding through a turn, you should turn
19. To avoid confusing other drivers you should:
20. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:
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.