CALIFORNIA DMV MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN TEST

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CALIFORNIA DMV MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN TEST

EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED

ERIFIED ANSWERS)

Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes when:

a) Only for normal stops

b) Only for emergency stops

c) Every time you slow or stop - ANS ✓c) Every time you slow or stop

When riding with a passenger you should:

a) Start slowing sooner

b) Use only your front brake to slow

c) Start in the center portion of the lane - ANS ✓a) Start slowing sooner

When swerving it is important to:

a) Always brake before swerving

b) Swerve in the direction of the hazard

c) Separate braking from swerving - ANS ✓c) Separate braking from swerving

You are approaching a 4 way intersection, and directly across from you is a car who is preparing to enter the intersection coming towards you on the opposite side of the road. What should you do to be seen and maintain a

space cushion?:

a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the

intersection

b) Slow down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better

c) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left - ANS

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California Three motorcyclists are riding as a group on a 4 lane road (2 lanes in each direction). Motorcyclist A is leading in front in the right lane directly in front of a car, B is behind A in the passing lane directly to the left of the car, and C is behind the car in the right hand lane. Motorcyclist B is currently

trying to pass the car and join Motorcyclist A in front of the car. Should he:

a) Complete the pass in front of rider A

b) Return to the lane and ride next to rider A

c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A - ANS ✓c) Return to

the right portion of the lane behind rider A

Following closely to a vehicle in front of you:

a) Protects you in heavy traffic

b) Helps you see hazards in the road

c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists - ANS ✓c) Is a factor in

collisions caused by motorcyclists Alcohol quickly enters the bloodstream and reached the brain. Which of the following is affected first?

a) Speech

b) Balance

c) Judgement - ANS ✓c) Judgement

Most collisions involve riders who:

a) Overbrake the rear tire

b) Underbrake the rear tire

c) Were experienced riders - ANS ✓a) Overbrake the rear tire

Make a special point to use mirrors when:

a) Riding through an intersection

b) Following a vehicle

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c) Slowing or stopping - ANS ✓c) Slowing or stopping

You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually, it is best to turn from which lane position?

a) The left portion

b) The center portion

c) The right portion - ANS ✓b) The center portion

Not turning off a turn signal:

a) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path

b) Keeps other drivers from seeing your brake light

c) Reduces a change of a collision because other drivers stay clear - ANS ✓a)

Encourages other drivers to pull into your path

When the front tire goes flat while riding:

a) Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road

b) Steer to the right and apply both brakes

c) You will not be able to control the motorcycle - ANS ✓a) Apply the rear

brake and steer to the edge of the road When you turn?

a) Keep your head and your eyes straight to maintain balance

b) Look through the turn to where you want to go

c) Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle - ANS ✓b) Look through

the turn to where you want to go

Riding in the center portion of the lane:

a) Should be avoided if possible

b) Keeps other drivers from seeing you

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