2025 California Motorcycle Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory 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. To control a motorcycle well, you should:
Explanation
When riding, you should be seated so you can use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance.
2. A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect you from:
Explanation
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect your face in the event of a crash. It also provides protection against more routine hazards, such as pebbles thrown up from other vehicles, wind, dust, dirt, rain, and insects.
3. The operator of any motor vehicle involved in a collision resulting in more than $1,000 worth of property damage must:
Explanation
The operator of a motor vehicle involved in a collision resulting in property damages greater than $1,000 must submit a report of the collision to the DMV. The DMV is authorized to impose sanctions following an uninsured reportable collision.
4. To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:
Explanation
After completing a turn or lane change, deactivate your turn signal. Leaving your signal on after moving to the right or left can confuse other road users.
5. When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?
Explanation
If you are being passed either from behind or by an oncoming vehicle, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding any closer to the passing driver could place you both in a hazardous situation.
6. If the front wheel locks, you should:
Explanation
If you lock the front wheel while braking, release the brake and immediately re-apply it.
7. You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:
Explanation
Wearing a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant helmet can help protect you against head and neck injuries in the event of a crash. A jacket made of leather or sturdy synthetic material can also protect you against injuries.
8. If possible, do not ride directly next to another vehicle because:
Explanation
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is dangerous because you may be in the vehicle's blind spot and the driver will not know you are there. Additionally, the vehicle may block your route of escape if any hazards should arise.
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