DMV Permit Test 1 - California Motorcycle

1 . When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?

The right The center The left Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . This road sign means:

Watch for people crossing your path. No passing zone. Work zone ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . If your drive chain slips while you are riding, you should:

Continue riding normally. Immediately pull off the road to fix the chain. Remember to fix the chain on your next stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . Most motorcycle crashes occur:

In broad daylight. At dusk. At night. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . Drivers entering the road from an entrance ramp may not see you. To help drivers on an entrance ramp, you should:

Sound your horn. Move into another lane, if necessary. Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . When should a rider increase their following distance?

When riding at night or in heavy traffic. When riding in rain, fog, or snow. Both of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . An ideal lane position should:

Increase your ability to see and be seen. Place you in other drivers’ blind spots. Invite others to share your lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped. Not ride without a back rest. Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . When riding in a group on a straight road, motorcyclists should:

Ride in a single-file formation. Pair up. Stagger their formation. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, shift, look, and lurch. Slow, look, press, and roll. Press, lean, turn, and grip. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . Which factor does not play a major role in affecting your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Age The amount of alcohol consumed Body weight Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car. The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . __________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

Tailgating Inappropriately sounding a horn Communicating with other drivers Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used. Be used on its high beam setting. Be used on its low beam setting. Alternate between high beam and low beam settings. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead. Be ready to act to avoid a hazard. Turn your headlight off during the day. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than More tiring than Just as tiring as Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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17 . When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

Create an angle with the curb that is between 45 and 90 degrees. Be parked without a wheel or fender touching the curb. Be parked parallel to the curb. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . This sign means:

No turns. No outlet. No U-turns. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . This sign means:

Slow down; curving road ahead. Slow down and do not use your brakes. Slow down; slippery when wet. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object. Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact. Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . If possible, do not ride directly next to another vehicle because:

Another driver may want to use your lane to pass. You may be in the vehicle’s blind spot. You may have access to escape routes. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcycle rider should:

Maintain an adequate space cushion. Ride very slowly. Ride the centerline. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . When you see this sign, you should:

Watch for traffic merging from the right. Merge right. Turn left. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly. Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling. Make sure your bike is completely clean. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . The front brake:

Should only be used in an emergency. Should be used with the rear brake. Is unsafe to use. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Wet leaves Dry pavement Loose gravel Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Speed up to get over the surface faster. Exaggerate the zigzag motion to get the attention of other drivers. Maintain a steady speed and ride straight across the grooves or gratings. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . Which of the following factors may affect the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person?

The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker's height The temperature outside Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look. Only move your eyes, not your head. Turn just your head, not your shoulders. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings Dry pavement The roadway under a bridge Take a FREE Practice Test Now