2024 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 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.
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9. When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:
Explanation
All curves are different. When taking a curve, choose a lane position that is appropriate for conditions and adjust as needed.
10. If vehicles are present on both sides of you motorcycle, which lane position is usually the best option?
Explanation
There is no lane position that is always best and no lane position that should always be avoided. A responsible rider will adjust their position as road and traffic conditions warrant. If vehicles are on both the left and right sides of a rider, the center lane position is probably the safest option.
11. When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:
Explanation
Keep your head and eyes up when riding through a work zone. Ride slowly over the grooved pavement.
12. Your lane position should:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.
13. As your motorcycle accelerates, you will need to:
Explanation
As your motorcycle accelerates, you will need to shift into a higher gear.
14. You are most likely to get into a collision:
Explanation
The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic exists at intersections.
15. When traveling at night, you should:
Explanation
When traveling at night, ride more slowly than you would if riding during the day, especially when traveling on an unfamiliar road. Riding more slowly allows you additional time to avoid hazards under conditions of decreased visibility.
16. If riding during the day, you should wear:
Explanation
