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2024 California Motorcycle Permit Test 12

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

9. To control a motorcycle well, you should:

Use your arms to hold yourself up.

Keep your knees against the gas tank.

Sit so your arms are straight when reaching for the handlebars.

When riding, you should be seated so you can use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance.

10. A motorized scooter can:

Only be operated during the day.

Be operated without a driver license.

Be operated with any class of driver license.

In California, motorized scooter can be used by anyone possessing any class of driver license.

11. To improve your chances of being seen, you should:

Use your headlight only at night or when conditions reduce visibility.

Always use your headlight.

Add an orange tint to your headlight.

The single most effective thing you can do to help others see your motorcycle is ride with your headlight on at all times.

12. If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:

Swerve around the dog.

Slow down, let the dog approach, and accelerate away from the animal.

Park and wait for the dog to lose interest.

Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.

13. HOV lanes can be used by motorcyclists:

But only if they are carrying a passenger.

Unless otherwise posted.

But only on weekends.

In California, motorcyclists are generally allowed to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. Be alert to and obey any posted signs prohibiting motorcyclists from using HOV lanes.

14. The key to making a quick turn is to:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.

The key to making an evasive maneuver is to get your motorcycle to quickly lean in the direction you wish to turn. The sharper the turn, the more it must lean.

15. Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

You have space to maneuver.

You have limited escape route options.

Maintaining a space cushion helps to ensure that you will have enough time to react to the movements of others and enough room to maneuver safely.

16. When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.

Hanging loosely.

On the footrests.

Your feet should remain on your footrests while riding to help you maintain proper balance.

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