California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Wear reflective clothing. Use your low beam headlight Stay in low gears.

2. You should start the motorcycle with Your right wrist low. Your elbows locked. Your right wrist flat Your hands above your elbows.

3. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in ____ lane position. The right. The center. Any. The left.

4. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake after swerving. Brake while swerving. Brake before or after swerving Brake before swerving.

5. You should flash your brake light when The speed limit changes. You slow down in rural areas. You slow down where others may not expect it You are going to turn left.

6. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous to motorcyclists? Gravel provides less traction than pavement. Lane markings are not present. Other vehicles are often driven recklessly They do not have posted speed limits.

7. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake before or after swerving. Brake before swerving. Brake after swerving Brake while swerving.

8. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns.

9. You should increase your following distance In heavy traffic. On single-lane roads. During the day When it is windy.

10. It is difficult for other cars to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others? Ride in the best lane position. All these answers are correct. Wear proper clothing Use your headlight.

11. 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.

12. What is the proper way to swerve? Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve.

13. Your motorcycle fits you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the foot pegs. You can reach the handlegrips You can do all of the above.

14. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around. Use only your rear brake Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section.

15. 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.

16. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the front brake. Close the throttle gradually Apply the rear brake.

17. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Attach the cargo to your gas tank. Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Use ropes to secure the load Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.

18. 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.

19. Blind intersections can be dangerous because They are high-speed intersections. U-turns are not permitted. They are not controlled by traffic signs Other vehicles will have difficulty seeing you from certain locations.

20. Grabbing the front brake could result in A front wheel lock. Stopping quickly. A rear wheel lock Popping a tire.

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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.