California DMV Motorcycle Written Test

California DMV Motorcycle Written Test Where are vehicle/motorcycle collisions most common? correct answersAt intersections Before changing lanes to the left, what should you do? correct answersCheck your left mirror and look to the left Which of the following statements is correct?

a) Press left, lean right, go right

b) Press left, lean left, go right

b) Press left, lean left, go left correct answersb) Press left, lean left, go left

If a car is merging onto the freeway directly in front of you on the right, and a car is directly to your left, what should you do to create more space? correct answersAdjust your speed and stay in the center of your lane

In slow right turns:

a) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight

b) Lean your body more than the motorcycle

c) Do not lean correct answersa) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight

While in a turn it is best to:

a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually increase

b) Slow down

c) Accelerate and look straight ahead correct answersa) Maintain a steady speed or gradually increase

To make good judgements in traffic, you need to first:

a) Know how to stop quickly

b) Be able to swerve 1 / 2

c) Search ahead correct answersc) Search ahead

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 correct answersc) 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 correct answersa) 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 correct answersc) 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 correct answersa) Slow down and

move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection 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

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