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2023 California Motorcycle Permit Test 13

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for California please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/california/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

Before you start the test, please answer the question below regarding your insurance status.

Without insurance you will not be able to drive in California

1. 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.

While riding in a staggered formation is generally advisable, a group of motorcyclists should switch to a single-file formation when riding in curves, turning, and entering or leaving a highway.

2. When wearing a helmet at the time of a crash, a rider is:

Less likely to survive than a person who is not wearing helmet.

Just as likely to survive as a person not wearing a helmet.

More likely to survive than a person not wearing helmet.

No matter the speed, riders who are not wearing helmets are three times more likely to die from head injuries than riders who are wearing helmets at the time of a crash.

3. A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.

Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.

Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

A primary cause of single-vehicle collisions is motorcyclists running too wide in a curve or turn. Taking a turn too wide can cause a motorcycle to leave the roadway or collide with an object.

4. To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:

Drink coffee.

Limit your riding per day.

Play loud music.

When taking a long trip, be sure to schedule in frequent breaks to rest, even if you do not feel tired. Experienced operators seldom try to ride for longer than six hours a day. Wind, cold, and rain can make you tire quickly, so be sure to dress to protect yourself from the elements.

5. A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Encourage the tailgater to pass by slowing down or changing lanes.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore the tailgater.

If you can do so safely, change lanes and let the tailgater pass. Speeding up may only result in them continuing to tailgate you at a higher speed, increasing the danger.

6. Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake.

The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.

Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful.

The front brake of a motorcycle is more powerful than the rear brake. It can provide at least 70 percent of a motorcycle's total stopping power.

7. 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.

A “wobble” is when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side. Most wobbles are a result of improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure.

8. 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.

If your motorcycle begins to weave when riding over grooves or gratings, simply maintain a steady speed and proceed straight across the surface. Trying to compensate for the weave by riding at an angle forces you to zigzag to stay in your lane, which is more dangerous.

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