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California Motorcycle Permit Test

(From the 2020 California motorcycle driver handbook)

Number of tests:	16
Number of questions:	30
Passing score:	24

Directions: Study the California Motorcycle Handbook before taking the written test. All the knowledge test questions are based on information in the 2016 Handbook. The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions. Each question has three possible answers. Select the best answer. You must miss 6 or fewer questions to pass the test.

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If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

Increase.
Decrease.
Be the same as it normally would be.

Explanation ▾

A motorcyclist who is towing a trailer should increase their following distance. The added weight of the trailer means that the motorcycle will require more time to stop than it would otherwise.

10.

The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.
Maintain eye contact.
Wave at drivers.

Explanation ▾

The best thing to do to help others see your motorcycle is to keep your headlight on at all times. Motorcycles sold in the United States after 1978 automatically have the headlight activated while running, but be sure that the headlight works properly before every ride.

11.

When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

First gear.
Neutral.
Third gear.

Explanation ▾

Make sure your motorcycle's transmission is in neutral before you start the engine. Most motorcycles have a neutral indicator on the speedometer that lights up when the ignition switch is on and the cycle is in neutral.

12.

As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:

Need to shift up through the gears.
Need to shift down through the gears.
Need to put the motorcycle into neutral.

Explanation ▾

It is necessary to shift into higher gears as your motorcycle increases its speed.

13.

What does this sign mean?

Yield
Slow-moving vehicle
Railroad crossing

Explanation ▾

This sign is displayed on the rear of slow-moving vehicles that may be moving more slowly than 25 mph, such as construction equipment, farm machinery, or horse-drawn vehicles.

14.

When it starts raining, it is best to:

Get off the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Explanation ▾

When it starts to rain, avoid riding in the center of the lane. Instead, ride in the tire tracks left by cars ahead of you. The left tire track is often best for riding, but this can vary based on traffic and other conditions.

15.

Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Explanation ▾

Motorcyclists should maintain a minimum two-second following distance under normal conditions. Any time conditions are less than perfect, a larger following distance is recommended.

16.

Motorcycles pulling trailers:

Are not allowed in carpool lanes.
Can travel in any lane on a highway.
Must travel no faster than 25 mph.

Explanation ▾

In California, motorcycles towing trailers are not allowed to travel in carpool lanes. They should usually remain in the right lane of a roadway, except to pass. When towing a trailer with a motorcycle, do not travel at speeds above 55 mph.

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