DMV Permit Test 6 - California Motorcycle

1 . The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:

Look well ahead of your motorcycle. Avoid high-density traffic areas. Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

Only next to your motorcycle. Only behind your motorcycle. The lane behind you and the lane next to you. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers. Adjust your speed accordingly. Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times. Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway. Should be used when riding in curves. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes. The suspension. The brake light. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . Improper braking:

Usually has no consequences. Is a significant contributing factor to many motorcycle crashes. Should not be a concern, since the motorcycle has two brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain. Pavement will be especially slippery. Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

Load the bags as evenly as possible. Unevenly distribute weight into the saddlebags. Place as much weight as possible into one saddlebag. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . By law, motorcycle helmets must be:

U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant. Free of stickers or other artwork. A dark color that does not create a glare. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . As a rider, you can lessen your chances of being involved in an accident by:

Not looking ahead for hazards. Refraining from using turn signals, as doing so could distract other drivers. Being visible to other drivers. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . You may wear earphones in both ears:

If you are listening to your favorite music. If they are designed to block harmful noise levels. To dampen the sounds of horns and sirens. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . When riding a motorcycle, your feet should be:

On the footrests for balance. Pointed with your toes aiming downward. Relaxed. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . Hearing protection is:

Not recommended. Recommended only for long rides. Recommended for all rides. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . How far in advance should a motorcyclist signal a turn?

50 feet 100 feet 150 feet Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . This sign means:

Yield sign ahead. Side road entering from left. Stop sign ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . When being passed, moving to the part of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be farther away from the passing vehicle. Is not recommended because it invites the other driver to move back into your lane too early. Is not encouraged or discouraged as it has no impact on safety. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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17 . This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead. The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. Slippery when wet. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?

Accelerate through the turn. Reduce your speed before turning. Lean into the turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used. The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time. Only the rear brake should be used. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . Compared to a car, a motorcycle needs _____ attention.

Less frequent The same amount of More frequent Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . A "wobble," or a sudden shaking of the front wheel and handle bars, can usually be traced to:

Incorrect tire pressure or uneven loading. Improperly tightening the front wheel to the frame. Hitting an object with the front tire. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections. Slow-moving vehicles. Yield signs. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white Blue, black, gray, and purple Orange, red, yellow, and green Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic. It is acceptable for a motorcyclist to weave in and out of traffic lanes. A motorcyclist should ride in a straight line between two lanes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

Continue to use the mechanical turn signals. Honk their horn to inform other drivers of any upcoming turns. Use hand signals. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . What does an integrated braking system do?

It links the front and rear brakes together when the rear brake is applied. It knows when to brake automatically by understanding your riding habits. It is connected to the gears and applies the brake when downshifting. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance. The front tire being flat will disable the front brake. The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . Road users should always:

Stare directly ahead of their vehicle. Scan the road ahead of, next to, and behind their vehicles. Rely only on their mirrors. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of About an hour after About two hours after Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . When traveling at night, you should:

Ride as fast as you would if riding during the day. Ride more slowly than you would if riding during the day. Ride faster than you would if riding during the day. Take a FREE Practice Test Now