California DMV Motorcycle Written Test Flashcards

California DMV Motorcycle Written Test Flashcards

Rolling on the throttle through a turn will:a) help stabilize

the motorcycleb) cause the motorcycle to skidc) cause the motorcycle to tip overd) help stop the motorcycle

• help stabilize the motorcycle

While in a turn it is best to:a) Maintain a steady speed or

gradually increaseb) Slow downc) Accelerate and look straight ahead

a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually increase

When riding in a group, is it a good idea to pair up?No, never pair up when riding with a group. A motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate properly

When the front tire goes flat while riding:a) Apply the rear

brake and steer to the edge of the roadb) Steer to the right and apply both brakesc) You will not be able to control the motorcycle

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

When being passed from behind, what lane position should you take?The center lane position In a single lane of traffic, how many lane positions are there for a motorcycle?3, left, center and right You are moving through an intersection with a light and it's your right of way. The driver from the opposite direction has already entered the intersection with their left turn signal on (likely about to drive right into you as they make a left) and

they are not stopping. Do you:a) Maintain your position and

brake hardb) Slow and swerve to the leftc) Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle

c) Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle

At intersections, the most common cause of

motorcycle/vehicle collisions is:a) Drivers entering a rider's

right of wayb) Drivers not yielding to oncoming trafficc) Drivers tailgating others

a) Drivers entering a rider's right of way

If a large vehicle such as a truck is passing you on your left, which lane position should you ride in?Center

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

able to swerveb) Know how to stop quicklyc) Search ahead

c) Search ahead

Following closely to a vehicle in front of you:a) Protects you

in heavy trafficb) Helps you see hazards in the roadc) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists

c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists

When you are being followed too closely, it is usually best

to:a) Move closer to the vehicle aheadb) Drop back farther

from the vehicle aheadc) Pass the vehicle ahead

b) Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead

Which of the following statements is correct?a) Press left, lean right, go rightb) Press left, lean left, go rightb) Press left, lean left, go left

b) Press left, lean left, go left

Most collisions involve riders who:a) Overbrake the rear

tireb) Underbrake the rear tirec) Were experienced riders

a) Overbrake the rear tire

Wearing a helmet will:a) Increase your chances of a head

injuryb) Reduce your chances of a head injuryc) Neither reduce nor increase your chances of a head injury

b) Reduce your chances of a head injury

In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best

lane position is:a) not importantb) The left or the rightc) the

centerd) In the blind spot

b) The left or the right - why? because if you drive where

other tires have traveled, there will likely be less oil there

Alcohol will first affect your:a) Balanceb) Visionc)

Judgement

c) Judgement

While riding in an unfamiliar motorcycle:a) Stay in the right

portion of the laneb) Allow extra room for stoppingc) Do not shift above the third gear

b) Allow extra room for stopping

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 Ab) Return to the lane and ride next to rider Ac) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A

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

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

forward as possibleb) Keep the load to the rear of the motorcyclec) Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat

a) Keep the load low and as far forward as possible

When parking along the roadside, how should you park your bike?At a 45 to 90 degree angle to the curb, with a wheel touching the curb When riding in a group, the best formation is the _____

formation:a) single-fileb) v-shapedc) side-by-sided)

staggered

• staggered

When you turn?a) Keep your head and your eyes straight to maintain balanceb) Look through the turn to where you want to goc) Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle

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

Make a special point to use mirrors when:a) Riding through

an intersectionb) Following a vehiclec) Slowing or stopping

c) Slowing or stopping

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. Which motorcyclist is in the most dangerous position?Motorcyclist B If your front tire fails, where should you shift your weight to maintain stability?Shift your weight to the rear to maintain stability

To make a normal stop use:a) The rear brake onlyb) The

rear brake firstc) Both brakes and downshift

c) Both brakes and downshift

Alcohol quickly enters the bloodstream and reached the brain. Which of the following is affected first?a) Speechb) Balancec) Judgement

c) Judgement

Where are vehicle/motorcycle collisions most common?At intersections When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the

passenger should:a) Sit on the seat with youb) Stand

behind the motorcyclec) Adjust the mirror while you sit on the motorcycle

a) Sit on the seat with you

If you are passing parked cars, the biggest hazard is:a) A

car door openingb) A car pulling outc) A person stepping from between parked cars

b) A car pulling out

When riding where sand and gravel have collected on

paved roads, you should:a) Avoid sudden changes in

speed or directionb) Only use the rear brake to slow downc) Pull the clutch

a) Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction

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

Know how to stop quicklyb) Be able to swervec) Search ahead

c) Search ahead

When crossing railroad tracks, what's the minimum angle you should cross at?45 degrees minimum

To reduce speed before turning:a) Close the throttle and

apply the brakesb) Pull in the clutch and use both brakesc) Apple the rear brake only

a) Close the throttle and apply the brakes

When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?a) The tail riderb) The group leaderc) The middle group riderd) The traffic in front of the leader

a) The tail rider

What are the four steps to making a proper turn? Slow, look, press, rollSlow down, look where you want to go, press on the inside handlebar, and roll on the throttle

When you turn you should:a) Look through the turnb)

Watch the center linec) Look straight ahead

a) Look through the turn

Riding in the center portion of the lane:a) Should be

avoided if possibleb) Keeps other drivers from seeing youc) Keeps others from sharing your lane

c) Keeps others from sharing your lane

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 portionb) The center portionc) The right portion

b) The center portion

If you lock the front tire when stopping:a) Release the rear

brakeb) Keep the front brake locked until stoppedc) Release and reapply the front brake

c) Release and reapply the front brake

You are approaching a 4-way intersection. There is a car facing you from the opposite direction with their left turn

signal on. You should:a) Hold your speed and center lane

positionb) Slow down and move away from the approaching vehiclec) Increase your speed and stay in the center

b) Slow down and move away from the approaching

vehicle