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2023 California Motorcycle Permit Test 15

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 wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.

Fit snugly.

Be uncomfortable.

Clothing for riding should provide protection while keeping you comfortable. Jackets and pants should be snug enough that they do not flap in the wind, but not so snug that they restrict your movements.

2. To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should:

Not use turn signals.

Use proper lane positions.

Follow other vehicles closely.

To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should make yourself visible, communicate your intentions to others, maintain adequate space cushions, search your path of travel at least 12 seconds ahead, identify and separate hazards, and be prepared to react to changing conditions.

3. Motorcycles:

Need less room to stop than other larger vehicles.

Need as much room to stop as other larger vehicles.

Can stop instantly.

A rider should always maintain a cushion of space appropriate for conditions. Motorcycles need as much room to stop as other vehicles.

4. When taking a curve while riding in a group, you should be in:

A single-file formation.

Pairs.

A staggered formation.

In general, it is best for a group to ride in a staggered formation. Move into a single-file formation when taking a curve, making a turn, entering a highway, or leaving a highway.

5. Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At an intersection

On the highway

On any road

The potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other vehicles is greatest at intersections.

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

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

You should signal a left or right turn 100 feet before beginning the turn. This should give surrounding operators time to safely react to your intentions.

7. Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.

Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

Long-term exposure to wind noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Using ear protection when you ride should protect you from the dangers of wind noise while still allowing you to hear important sounds, like sirens or car horns.

8. If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?

Right

Left

Either side

When riding on the road, position yourself in a manner that allows you the most possible space. If there are hazards to your left, ride on the right side of your lane. If there are hazards to you right, ride on the left side of your lane.

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