2025 California Hardest Permit Test
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California. Each permit 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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/california/motorcycle.
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1. The best clothing for a motorcyclist:
Explanation
Properly chosen clothing for riding provides a rider with protection in the event of a crash while keeping the rider comfortable and ensuring that they are visible to other road users.
2. If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
All motorcycles are at least somewhat different. Before riding a motorcycle that is new to you, take the time to learn where all of the controls are. Ride the motorcycle in a controlled area to get used to it before taking it out on the road.
3. When buying a motorcycle helmet, you should be most concerned about the helmet's:
Explanation
Protection should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet.
4. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Regulatory signs are white signs with red and black markings that inform drivers of specific traffic laws in the indicated area. This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited.
5. Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:
Explanation
You will get the maximum protection from your helmet if it meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards, fits snugly all the way around, and has no obvious defects.
6. A passenger should sit:
Explanation
Motorcycle passengers should always sit behind the operator and hold firmly and securely onto the operator's waist, hips, or midsection. They may instead choose to hold onto handgrips, provided that the motorcycle is equipped with them. Passengers should never ride sidesaddle.
7. Taking a turn too fast can cause a rider to:
Explanation
Taking a turn too fast may cause a rider to cross into another lane of traffic, or even leave the road entirely. It is important to slow down before entering a turn or curve.
8. Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?
Explanation
Clothing made of leather or sturdy synthetic materials provide the greatest degree of protection for those riding motorcycles.
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