California DMV Motorcycle Written Knowledge Test - Part 3 & 4

(This is only a flashcard set, this will not function on Multiple Choice mode, so make sure to select only flashcards for practice AND set visible flashcards to "99" to get all 25 questions on learn mode/test mode for best studying experience). To help with your M1 permit in California. Always get the knowledge test out of the way first so you can insure your bike and practice in town. You should read the California Motorcycle Handbook on top of that. Study these sets and all parts a week before your scheduled test date and memorize everything or else you'll stress yourself out studying last minute and which will lower your chances of passing. You got this.

Before changing lanes to the left:

A) Check your left mirror and look to the left

B) Check the right mirror and turn your head to the left

C) Use your horn and speed up

A) Check your left mirror and look to the left

In this picture, the light most likely to make your motorcycle more noticeable to the car driver is the:

A) Brake light

B) Tail light

C) Turn signal

C) Turn signal

In this picture, you are passing parked cars. The greatest danger to you is:

A) Car door opening

B) Car pulling out

C) A person stepping from between parked cars

B) Car pulling out

If you lock the front tire when stopping:

A) Release the rear brake

B) Keep the front brake locked until stopped

C) Release and reapply the front brake

C) Release and reapply the front brake

Alcohol first affects your:

A) Balance

B) Vision

C) Judgment

C) Judgment

When the front tire goes flat while riding:

A) The steering will feel heavy

B) The back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side

C) You will lose power to the brakes

A) The steering will feel heavy

When you ride at night:

A) Wear reflective clothing

B) Always right in the center portion of the lane

C) Follow the vehicle add more closely for safety

A) Wear reflective clothing

When you turn, you should:

A) Look through the turn

B) Watch the center line

C) Look straight ahead

A) Look through the turn

To make good judgments in traffic you need to first:

A) Be able to swerve

B) Know how to stop quickly

C) Search ahead

C) Search ahead

To make a normal stop use:

A) The rear brake only

B) The rear brake first

C) Both brakes and downshift

C) Both brakes and downshift

To avoid causing a rear end collision when following another vehicle:

A) Ride in the right wheel track

B) Stay at least two seconds behind

C) Tap your brakes lightly

B) Stay at least two seconds behind

When you carry a passenger:

A) It will take longer to accelerate and brake

B) You will have more balance

C) You will have less chance of skidding

A) It will take longer to accelerate and brake

While riding an unfamiliar motorcycle:

A) Stay in the right portion of the lane

B) Allow extra room for stopping

C) Do not shift above the third gear

B) Allow extra room for stopping

When you ride over a pothole it is usually best to:

A) Keep a normal seat position

B) Lean forward as much as possible

C) Look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat

C) Look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat

To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane it is usually best to ride:

A) In the left portion of your lane

B) In the center portion of your lane

C) Next to another vehicle

B) In the center portion of your lane

When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads you should:

A) Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction

B) Only use the rear brake to slow down

C) Pull in the clutch

A) Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction

In the picture shown the car driver is signaling for a left turn you should:

A) Hold your speed in center lane position

B) Slow down and move away from the approaching vehicle

C) Increase your speed and stay in the center of the lane

B) Slow down and move away from the approaching vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation will be passing a car. After the lead rider passes, he or she should return to the ____ of the lane:

A) Left portion

B) Right portion

C) Center portion

A) Left portion

Wearing a helmet can reduce the chance of a fatal head injury in:

A) Low speed crashes only

B) High speed crashes only

C) Any crash regardless of speed

C) Any crash regardless of speed

At intersections, the most common cause of motorcycles vehicle collisions is:

A) Drivers entering a rider's right of way

B) Riders not yielding to oncoming traffic

C) Drivers tailgating riders

A) Drivers entering a rider's right of way

The driver turning left in the picture is not stopping your best chance to avoid the collision would be to:

A) Maintain your position and brake hard

B) Slow and swerve to the left

C) Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle

C) Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle

When you are being followed too closely it is usually best to:

A) Move closer to the vehicle ahead

B) Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead

C) Pass the vehicle ahead

B) Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead

For higher speed turns, you should:

A) Lean more than you would at low speed

B) Lean less than you would at low speed

C) Lean the same amount you would at low speed

A) Lean more than you would at low speed

In this picture, the rider in the most dangerous position is:

A) Rider A

B) Rider B

C) Rider C

B) Rider B

When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger the passenger should:

A) Sit on the seat with you

B) Stand behind a motorcycle

C) Adjust the mirror while you sit on the motorcycle

A) Sit on the seat with you