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 riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when You should never share your lane. Sharing it with another motorcycle. Riding between rows of vehicles Riding in the right of the lane position only.

3. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Brightly-colored clothing. Any clothing that covers your arms and legs. Gray clothing to blend into the environment. Clothing made of non-reflective material.

4. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When you are passing parked cars. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When you are being passed by another vehicle on either side. In all of the above situations.

5. 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.

6. When parked at the roadside, you should park at an angle of ____ degrees with your ____ wheel touching the curb. 45 to 90-- rear. 90 to 180-- rear. 90 to 180-- front. 45 to 90-- front.

7. 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.

8. The best face protection is Sunglasses. A windshield. Approved goggles A shatter-resistant face shield.

9. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided When entering or leaving a highway. When making turns. When taking curves In any of the above situations.

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

11. 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.

12. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet Firmly on the footrests. Hovering just above the ground. With your toes pointed downward In any of the above positions.

13. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Helmet. Handlebars. Suspension Saddlebags.

14. When scanning for hazards in front of you, you should be looking down the road about ____ seconds 5 30 3 12

15. If you must go over an obstacle, approach it While keeping your elbows locked. At as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. While maintaining your speed With your feet skimming the ground.

16. 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.

17. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions? Wear extra clothing to get the attention of drivers. Wear bright clothing. Wear protective clothing Your choice of clothing will not help prevent collisions.

18. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. department of transportation (dot) compliant. Face or eye protection. Protective clothing All of the above.

19. 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.

20. It is important to check your mirrors when Stopped at an intersection. You are about to slow down. You are about to change lanes All 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.