2024 California Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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. As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:
Explanation
It is necessary to shift into higher gears as your motorcycle increases its speed.
10. When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:
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.
11. What does this sign mean?
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.
12. If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:
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.
13. Motorcycles pulling trailers:
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.
14. When it starts raining, it is best to:
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. The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:
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.
16. Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:
Explanation
