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CA Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - California DMV Motorcycle Permit Knowledge Test (M1 M2) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which California license class allows you to ride any two-wheeled motorcycle, including those with engines larger than 150cc?
Choose one answer below.
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Class C
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B
Class M1
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C
Class M2
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D
Class B
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which California license class is limited to motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters?
Choose one answer below.
A
Class M1
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B
Class M2
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C
Class C
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D
Class A
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How many questions are on the California DMV motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
20 questions
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B
25 questions
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C
30 questions
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D
46 questions
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the passing score on the California DMV motorcycle knowledge test for adult applicants?
Choose one answer below.
A
70% (21 of 30 correct)
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B
75% (23 of 30 correct)
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C
80% (24 of 30 correct)
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D
85% (26 of 30 correct)
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How much is the California DMV application fee for a motorcycle license, and how many test attempts does it cover?
Choose one answer below.
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$$25, one attempt only
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B
$$35, two attempts
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C
$$45, up to three attempts
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D
$$60, unlimited attempts within one year
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QUESTION 6 / 25
In California, who is required to complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) basic rider course before getting an M1 license?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every applicant of any age
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B
Only applicants under 21
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C
Only applicants over 21
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D
Only applicants who have failed the road test
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Completing a California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) course gives a rider what benefit at the DMV?
Choose one answer below.
A
It waives the application fee
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B
It waives the DMV skills/riding test
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C
It increases the speed limit allowed
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D
It exempts the rider from carrying insurance
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Lane splitting — riding a motorcycle between rows of stopped or slow-moving vehicles in the same direction — is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Illegal everywhere in California
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B
Legal in California when done in a safe and prudent manner
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C
Legal only on freeways above 55 mph
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D
Legal only on surface streets below 25 mph
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QUESTION 9 / 25
According to California Highway Patrol lane-splitting guidance, the safest practice is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Travel at the same speed as surrounding traffic or only a few miles per hour faster
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B
Travel as fast as possible to get clear of cars quickly
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C
Always split at 30 mph above traffic flow
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D
Split between lanes only at night when traffic is lighter
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QUESTION 10 / 25
California helmet law (Vehicle Code 27803) requires:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders under 18 to wear a helmet
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B
Only the operator to wear a helmet, passenger optional
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C
All riders and passengers of any age to wear a DOT-approved helmet
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D
Helmets only when traveling on freeways
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which marking on a motorcycle helmet indicates it meets the U.S. federal safety standard?
Choose one answer below.
A
A CARB sticker
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B
A DOT sticker on the back
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C
An OSHA label
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D
A CHP seal
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QUESTION 12 / 25
California requires motorcyclists to wear what additional protective gear besides a helmet, when the bike has no windscreen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shatter-resistant eye protection such as goggles or a face shield
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B
Leather pants only
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C
A reflective vest
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D
Steel-toed boots only
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The best motorcycle jacket for protection in a crash is made of:
Choose one answer below.
A
A light cotton sweatshirt
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B
Leather or abrasion-resistant synthetic textile with armor
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C
A loose nylon windbreaker
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D
A short-sleeved shirt to stay cool
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection acronym stand for?
Choose one answer below.
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Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil/Fluids, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Coolant, Speedometer
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C
Tires, Cables, Lock, Oil, Coolant, Seat
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D
Turn signals, Chain, Lights, Oil, Carburetor, Spark plugs
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Why is checking tire pressure the most important part of a motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
It improves fuel economy slightly
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B
Under-inflated tires can overheat, hydroplane, or fail at speed
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C
It is required for emissions testing
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D
It changes the color of the tire
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which control on a typical motorcycle operates the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left handlebar lever
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B
The right handlebar lever
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C
The left foot pedal
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D
The right foot pedal
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QUESTION 17 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, the clutch is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right handlebar lever
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B
The left handlebar lever
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C
The right foot pedal
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D
Twisting the right grip
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QUESTION 18 / 25
On most motorcycles, gears are shifted using:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right foot pedal
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B
The left foot pedal
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C
A button on the right grip
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D
The left handlebar lever
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When braking in a normal stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake to avoid a front-wheel skid
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B
Use only the front brake for maximum power
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C
Apply both front and rear brakes together, every time
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D
Pump the brakes rapidly
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Approximately what percentage of total stopping power comes from a motorcycle's front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 30%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
About 90%
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the minimum recommended following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
4 seconds
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D
10 seconds
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you must brake hard while leaning in a curve, what should you do first?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slam on both brakes while leaning
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B
Straighten the bike as much as possible, then brake firmly
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C
Use only the rear brake while leaning hard
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D
Release the brakes and accelerate
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To swerve quickly around an obstacle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes hard while swerving
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B
Press on the handgrip in the direction you want to go, then press the other way to recover
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C
Lean sharply with your upper body only
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D
Stop pedaling and coast
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Countersteering means that to lean and turn a motorcycle to the right at speed, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Push the left handgrip forward
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B
Push the right handgrip forward
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C
Pull the right handgrip back
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D
Push both grips at once
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does the slow-look-press-roll technique describe?
Choose one answer below.
A
An emergency stop sequence
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B
A correct way to take a turn or curve on a motorcycle
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C
A method for starting the engine
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D
A pre-ride fuel check
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