California DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother. Applying the rear brake. Applying the front brake. Rolling on the throttle. Any 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 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.

4. When should you rise off the seat slightly? When trying to increase your visibility. To absorb shocks when riding over obstacles. When riding on slippery surfaces. When preparing to pass another vehicle.

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

6. ____ 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.

7. If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive the following penalties Community service. Severe fines. Mandatory license suspension. Any or all of these.

8. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable. Long pants and a t-shirt.

9. When riding, your clothing should be protective and Tight fitting. Completely cover your arms and legs. Made of an approved material Loose fitting.

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

11. 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.

12. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 2 seconds. 30 ft. 12 seconds. 15 ft.

13. How can you keep yourself from using too much throttle? Keep the clutch pulled in. Start with your right wrist flat. Start with your right wrist raised Ride in lower gears.

14. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Run off the right edge of the road. Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Tip over your motorcycle Hit the vehicle in front of you.

15. In countersteering, to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Turn right. Go straight. Make a u-turn only Turn left.

16. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear fluorescent clothing. Wear a bright helmet. Wear reflective gear Avoid wearing a tinted face shield.

17. 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.

18. Before every lane change, you should Check your blind spots. Check your mirrors. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

19. Signal lights should be used As long as other vehicles are around. Every time you plan to turn or change lanes. In cities but not in rural areas Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles.

20. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With wrists locked. With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked At an angle of 90 degrees.

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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.