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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17. Mirrors on motorcycles:
Explanation
Motorcycles have blind spots, just like cars. You should always turn your head to check your blind spot before changing lanes.
18. When traveling at night, it is:
Explanation
It is almost always more difficult to judge distances when traveling in the dark than it is when traveling in daylight. Shadows and light contrasts are important cues to the distance of an object. When you must rely on artificial lighting to see the roadway at night, natural contrasts and shadows may be distorted or entirely absent.
19. When riding, your feet should be:
Explanation
Your feet should remain on your footrests while riding to help you maintain proper balance.
20. When choosing a helmet, you should ensure that it:
Explanation
To get the best possible protection, choose a helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards. It should fit snugly all the way around and be free of obvious defects, like cracks, loose padding, and frayed straps.
21. Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?
Explanation
Wearing gloves while riding provides an improved grip and help protect your hands. You should use gloves that are full-fingered and made of a durable material.
22. When riding in a group, mirrors:
Explanation
When riding in a group, use your mirrors to keep an eye on the riders behind you and to confirm that the group is staying together.
23. To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:
Explanation
When taking a long trip, be sure to schedule in frequent breaks to rest, even if you do not feel tired. Experienced operators seldom try to ride for longer than six hours a day. Wind, cold, and rain can make you tire quickly, so be sure to dress to protect yourself from the elements.
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