California Motorcycle Test 01

Preparing for and taking the California motorcycle permit test may seem intimidating. Still, with proper studying and preparation, you can ace the exam and be one step closer to hitting the open road on your motorcycle. Remember to stay focused, understand the concepts rather than memorize answers, and don’t be afraid to retake the test if needed. Good luck on your journey to becoming a licensed motorcyclist in California!

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California Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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Which of these is the only ear protection you can wear in both ears when riding in California?

Personal music player

Ski type earmuffs

Total noise ear protection

Injurious noise ear protection

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Which of these helmets will provide you with the best protection?

They are all the same

Half shell helmet

Full-face helmet

Three-quarter helmet

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Who generally has responsibility in a traffic 'accident'?

Both parties

The car driver

Neither party

The motorcyclist

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More than half of motorcycle collisions occur with riders who have less than how much experience?

One year

6 months

8 months

10 months

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A face shield is the best protection because?

It protects both your eyes and face

Its the only way you can wear eyeglasses as well

It reflects light at other drivers

It can easily be removed

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Every time you ride your motorcycle, you should check your tires for?

Wear

Pressure

All of these

Tread depth

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Why should you never ride in shorts?

You need protection from sun and wind burn

You need protection from the moving parts of your motorcycle

All of these reasons

You need protection in a crash

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On an unfamiliar motorcycle, you should?

Assume everything is in a standard position

Test out its upper limits

Carefully check where everything is

Ride exactly as you normally would

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How often should you run basic checks on your motorcycle's condition?

Every couple of days

Before every trip

Once a week

Every morning

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Wearing a jacket in warm weather will prevent what?

Cold induced fatigue

Numbness

Dehydration

Hypothermia

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What is the problem for your vision created by a full-face helmet?

You can't see far enough behind

You can't see far enough right

There isn't one

You can't see far enough left

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If you are not wearing a motorcycle helmet, how much more likely are you to die in a collision?

2.5 times

3 times

Twice

1.5 times

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Under what circumstances do you not need proper motorcycle specific eye protection?

If you're already wearing eyeglasses

When you plan on riding slowly

When you have a windshield

You always need it

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Which of these must your motorcycle have to make it street legal?

All of these

A brake light

A horn

2 mirrors

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You are most likely to be involved in a collision when?

You are returning home

You are commuting

You are on a long trip

You are just starting a trip

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If you only hold a Californian M2 permit which of these can you NOT ride?

Motorcycle

Motorized scooter

Moped

Electric bicycle

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Which of these is NOT acceptable as motorcycle riding footwear?

Engineer boots

Baseball boots

Work boots

Hiking boots

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Which of these is NOT acceptable as a material for motorcycle gloves?

Wool

Leather

Thick nylon

Heavy canvas

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How often (minimum) should you check your hydraulic fluids and coolant levels?

4 times a year

Once a month

Once a fortnight

Once a week

20 / 30

Your brake light should turn on when you employ?

The front brake lever

Either brake lever

The rear brake lever

At least one of either front or rear brake lever

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If you hold a Californian M1/M2 permit, which of these may you NOT do?

You may do none of these

Ride on the freeway

Carry passengers

Ride at night time

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In California you must wear an approved helmet when riding?

All of these

A moped

A motorized bicycle

A motorcycle

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Why should you choose a rain suit designed specifically for motorcycle riding?

Other suits may not be an appropriate color

Other suits may balloon up at high speed

Other suits may not provide crash protection

Other suits will be too warm

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To be effective, a face shield must?

Have no scratches

Have a colored tint

Sit tight against your nose

Have a mirrored finish

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A motorcycle helmet is useless as protection unless?

It has reflective panels

You keep it securely fastened

You have the visor down

You combine it with ear protection

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When should you adjust your mirrors?

Before attempting a passing maneuver

Before reaching the freeway

Before you exceed 30 mph

Before setting off

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From September 16, 2014, in California how much space must you leave when passing a bicycle?

2.5 feet

3 feet

1.5 feet

2 feet

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At the most common collision speed (below 30 mph) what does wearing a helmet do to the likelihood of receiving a severe head injury?

It reduces it by a quarter

It makes no difference

It halves it

It reduces it by a third

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For a motorcycle to fit you, you should be able to do what when sitting on it?

Get the balls of both feet on the ground

Get your right foot firmly on the ground with your left on the gear lever

Get both feet firmly on the ground

Get your left foot firmly on the ground with your right on the brake

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You've just taken delivery of a brand-new motorcycle. What should your first action be?

Read through the owner's manual

Take it for a long ride

Test it in a parking lot

Ride around your neighborhood

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