CA DMV M1 Written Test 2025 Flashcards

CA DMV M1 Written Test 2025 Flashcards

Eye protection:1.) Is not needed if your motorcycle is

equipped with a windshield2.) Is only needed when riding in bad weather3.) Should give a clear view to either side Should give a clear view to either side

When following a vehicle, you should try to:1.) Ride where

the driver can see you in the rear view mirror2.) Ride in the left portion of the lane3.) Ride in the right portion of the lane Ride where the driver can see you in the rear view mirror

What are the requirements for wearing a helmet:1.)

Passengers only are required to wear helmets2.) All motorcycle riders and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times3.) Helmets are not required while driving on city streets All motorcycle riders and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times What is the usual width of the oily strip in the center portion of the lane?1.) Exactly 4 feet wide2.) More than 3 feet wide3.) No more than 2 feet wide No more than 2 feet wide The best lane position to avoid wind blasts from large

vehicles is:1.) All lane position2.) Center lane position3.)

Left lane position Left lane position What is the primary purpose of wearing a U.S. DOT

compliant motorcycle safety helmet:1.) To comply with

legal requirements2.) To protect against weather conditions3.) To reduce the severity of head injuries To reduce the severity of head injuries What should you be cautious of when using the front brake on a slippery surface?1.) Making loud noises2.) Gently squeezing the brake lever3.) Grabbing the brake lever Grabbing the brake lever

What is a good practice for improving U-turn skills:1.)

Riding at high speeds on highways2.) Riding in figure 8 patterns in an empty open parking lot3.) Avoiding U-turns altogether Riding in figure 8 patterns in an empty open parking lot

When you turn:1.) Look through the turn to where you want

to go2.) Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle3.) Keep your head and your eyes straight to maintain balance Look through the turn to where you want to go When is it advised not to wear tinted eye protection or tinted face shields?1.) At night or in low light conditions2.) During the day in clear weather3.) When it is windy At night or in low light conditions

When carrying loads:1.) Keep the load low and as far

forward as possible2.) Keep the load behind the rear axel3.) Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat Keep the load low and as far forward as possible

To be effective, eye or face shield protection must:1.)

Permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses2.) Be

loose-fitting for comfort3.) Be tinted for better visibility Permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses

If you must carry a load it should be:1.) Either over or in

front of the rear axle2.) Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver3.) Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat Either over or in front of the rear axle

To predict how a hazard may affect you, it's important to:1.)

Watch for brake lights or turn signals2.) Adjust speed to get around the hazard3.) Know the speed, distance and direction that the hazard is moving Know the speed, distance and direction that the hazard is moving

To ride over metal bridge gratings as pictured below:1.)

Ride straight across2.) Weave (zig-zag) across3.) Cross at a sharp angle without changing lanes Ride straight across

A helmet will not provide maximum protection:1.) If it

covers the full face2.) If it is not fastened3.) If it has a tinted visor If it is not fastened How does riding within the friction zone help during a

turn:1.) It increases the motorcycles speed2.) It reduces the

need for breaking3.) It gives more control through the turn It gives more control through the turn On a paved two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely

to collect:1.) Near the center of the road2.) In the left wheel

track3.) Near the sides of the road Near the sides of the road

Convex mirrors on motorcycles make things appear:1.)

Closer than they are2.) Further than they are3.) In their actual size and distance Further than they are How should you position your arms when riding a

motorcycle:1.) Arms slightly bent2.) Arms relaxed at your

sides3.) Arms fully extended Arms slightly bent

To avoid confusing other drivers you should:1.) Increase

the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated2.) Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn3.) Use your horn only in emergency situations Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn If you need to leave the road to handle an emergency, you

should:1.) Flash your headlights and pull off2.) Signal and

pull off smoothly3.) Swerve quickly off the road Signal and pull off smoothly

On a wet road, it will usually be most slippery:1.) In the left

wheel track2.) In the center portion of the lane3.) On loose gravel In the center portion of the lane

Your motorcycle side mirrors primarily show:1.) Everything

behind you2.) Only the side of the motorcycle3.) Part of the lane next to you and most of the lane behind Part of the lane next to you and most of the lane behind

When swerving it is important to:1.) Always brake before

swerving2.) Separate braking from swerving3.) Swerve in the direction the hazard is traveling Separate breaking from swerving A motor-driven cycle is defined as having a motor size of

less than:1.) 150cc2.) 250cc3.) 200cc

150cc

What should your lane position as a motorcycle rider do:1.)

Allow you to drive faster2.) Enable you to disregard traffic rules3.) Increase your ability to see and be seen Increase your ability to see and be seen When the car driver is preparing to enter the intersection, to

be seen and maintain a space cushion, you should:1.) Slow

down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better2.) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left3.) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection To avoid a collision with a hazard in the roadway, you

should:1.) Brake while swerving2.) Swerve and then

brake3.) Brake and then swerve Brake and then swerve You are preparing to move to the left lane. To spot vehicles

passing beside you, it is best to:1.) Look in the left mirror2.)

Slow and look in the left mirror3.) Turn your head to the left Turn your head to the left According to VC §27400, when is it permissible to wear a headset covering, earplugs, or earphones in both ears?1.) When these are designed to reduce harmful noise levels2.) Under no circumstances3.) At all times for comfort When these are designed to reduce harmful noise levels Why should you use both brakes every time you slow or

stop:1.) To develop the proper habit and skill for

emergency situations2.) To balance the motorcycle3.) To save wear on the tires To develop the proper habit and skill for emergency situations

When preparing for a long ride, you should:1.) Carry as

much load as you can2.) Wear tight-fitting clothes3.) Ensure your motorcycle is in peak operating condition Ensure your motorcycle is in peak operating condition

Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:1.) Should

only be worn while riding at night2.) Can make motorcycle riders easier to see3.) Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety Can make motorcycle riders easier to see

To make good judgement in traffic, you need to first:1.) Be

able to swerve2.) Search ahead3.) Know how to stop quickly Search ahead

Most collisions involve riders who:1.) Under brake the rear

tire2.) Were experienced riders3.) Over brake the rear tire Over brake the rear tire The single most important thing you can do to improve your

chances of surviving a collision is to:1.) Ride in the center

portion of the lane2.) Wear a securely fastened helmet3.) Be familiar with the motorcycle Wear a securely fastened helmet What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a

motorcycle:1.) By avoiding high density traffic areas2.) By

increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you3.) To see it coming by looking well ahead To see it coming by looking well ahead