DMV Permit Test 9 - California Motorcycle

1 . A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side. You heard a loud noise. A discharge of air can be seen. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . When being passed by another vehicle, you should travel in:

The left portion of the lane. The center portion of the lane. The right portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline. Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb. Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . If another driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the driver. Accelerate. Pull over to the side of the road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . 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. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn. Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn. Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . 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

8 . Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:

Can cause the brakes to lock. Is the best way to stop in an emergency. Is the best way to slow down when the streets are wet. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You will have time to react to hazards. You will have space to maneuver. You will have more time to accelerate when entering a curve. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . 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

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

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

12 . When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road. Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind. Reduce your speed and increase your following distance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection. A crosswalk. A railroad crossing. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:

Less time than usual to stop and speed up. The same amount of time to stop and speed up as it usually does. More time than usual to stop and speed up. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should:

Ride a little faster than you normally would. Start slowing earlier than you normally would. Merge into smaller gaps of traffic than you normally would. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

Ride in a single-file formation. Pair up. Stagger their formation. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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17 . 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

18 . There may be less traction available for braking when:

A motorcycle is leaning. A motorcycle is straight up and down. A motorcycle is on dry pavement. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . 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

20 . When may a motorized bicycle or moped be operated in a bicycle lane?

Never. Motorized bicycles may never be used in bicycle lanes. Only when carrying a passenger. Only when authorized by local ordinance or law enforcement. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . When nearing a blind intersection, you should:

Speed up. Assume that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way. Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . When motorcyclists ride in a group:

Inexperienced riders should lead the group. Inexperienced riders should be near the front of the group. Inexperienced riders should be in the back of the group. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed. Increase your following distance. Decrease your following distance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . You should check your blind spot:

Before passing another vehicle. When re-entering your lane after passing another vehicle. Both of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . 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. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . The formation you should take when riding in a group:

Is always single-file. Depends on the situation. Is always staggered. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . This road sign means:

School crossing. Pedestrian crossing. Jogging trail. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left. The road curves ahead. There are upcoming intersections. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator:

Is turning right. Is turning left. Is slowing or stopping. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . What should you do when you see this sign?

Look for a train station ahead. Signal before going any further. Slow down and yield to trains. Take a FREE Practice Test Now