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. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? A larger angle would be unsafe. At a lesser angle, you may snag your tires. It allows you to cross the tracks quickly It gives you the best view of oncoming trains.

2. A front wheel skid can result from The rear wheel locking. Only using the rear brake. Turning too quickly The front wheel locking.

3. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Apply the brakes quickly. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble.

4. If your motorcycle was built before 1978, you must remember to Avoid carrying passengers. Get a special license. Ride only during the day Turn your headlight on when riding at all times.

5. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Only drive where there are street lights. Use your high beam. Scan the road often Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you.

6. In a lane of traffic, how many lane positions are there for a motorcycle? 3 1 4 2

7. To stop safely on a curve, you should Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road. Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance Keep your knees against the gas tank.

8. What can cause the engine to seize? Not changing gears properly. The front tire skidding. Braking with only one brake. Being low on oil.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance? When being tailgated. Heavy traffic. Slippery conditions. All of the above.

12. 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.

13. Two or more motorcycles should ride together Single file. In pairs. In a v-formation In a staggered formation.

14. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Give them plenty of room. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Move into another lane if one is open Do all of the above.

15. 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.

16. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should Let your feet skim the surface. Lean back as far as possible. Raise yourself slightly off the seat Apply the rear brake.

17. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

18. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should Pull the kill engine switch. Apply only the front brake. Use engine braking Apply both brakes.

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

20. What controls the front brake? The left hand lever. The right hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal.

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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.