2025 California Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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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17. When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Explanation
When it starts to rain, the oily strip down the center of a lane is especially hazardous. Avoid this danger by riding in the tire tracks left by cars. The left tire track is often safest, but this can vary.
18. Motorcycles pulling trailers:
Explanation
In California, motorcycles towing trailers are not allowed to travel in carpool lanes. They should usually remain in the right lane of a roadway, except to pass. When towing a trailer with a motorcycle, do not travel at speeds above 55 mph.
19. When riding ________, you are facing the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles.
Explanation
Intersections present the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles. When approaching an intersection, be sure you are riding in a lane position that makes you most visible to other road users.
20. When entering a turn, you should:
Explanation
Reduce your speed before entering a turn. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up veering out of your lane or even off the road.
21. Compared to a car, a motorcycle needs _____ attention.
Explanation
Compared to a car, a motorcycle requires more frequent attention. If something is wrong with a motorcycle, it is essential that the operator identify the problem before getting into traffic or operating the bike at freeway speeds.
22. The key to making a quick turn is to:
Explanation
The key to making an evasive maneuver is to get your motorcycle to quickly lean in the direction you wish to turn. The sharper the turn, the more it must lean.
23. A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:
Explanation
When inspecting your motorcycle before a ride, be sure to check the tires, controls, lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, oil, fluids, chassis, and stands.
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