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

10 months

6 months

One year

8 months

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In California you must wear an approved helmet when riding?

A motorized bicycle

A motorcycle

All of these

A moped

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Your brake light should turn on when you employ?

The rear brake lever

Either brake lever

The front brake lever

At least one of either front or rear brake lever

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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

You can't see far enough left

There isn't one

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On an unfamiliar motorcycle, you should?

Assume everything is in a standard position

Test out its upper limits

Ride exactly as you normally would

Carefully check where everything is

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

You are just starting a trip

You are commuting

You are on a long trip

You are returning home

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A motorcycle helmet is useless as protection unless?

You keep it securely fastened

You have the visor down

It has reflective panels

You combine it with ear protection

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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

Ride around your neighborhood

Test it in a parking lot

Take it for a long ride

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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 third

It reduces it by a quarter

It makes no difference

It halves it

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

Before every trip

Every morning

Once a week

Every couple of days

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

When you plan on riding slowly

If you're already wearing eyeglasses

When you have a windshield

You always need it

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

Other suits may not provide crash protection

Other suits may not be an appropriate color

Other suits may balloon up at high speed

Other suits will be too warm

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Who generally has responsibility in a traffic 'accident'?

The motorcyclist

The car driver

Both parties

Neither party

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

Get both feet firmly on the ground

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

Leather

Wool

Thick nylon

Heavy canvas

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

Three-quarter helmet

Full-face helmet

Half shell helmet

They are all the same

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

Once a week

Once a fortnight

Once a month

4 times a year

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

All of these

A horn

A brake light

2 mirrors

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When should you adjust your mirrors?

Before reaching the freeway

Before setting off

Before attempting a passing maneuver

Before you exceed 30 mph

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Which of these is NOT acceptable as motorcycle riding footwear?

Hiking boots

Work boots

Engineer boots

Baseball boots

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Wearing a jacket in warm weather will prevent what?

Numbness

Dehydration

Hypothermia

Cold induced fatigue

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To be effective, a face shield must?

Have no scratches

Have a colored tint

Have a mirrored finish

Sit tight against your nose

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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

1.5 times

3 times

Twice

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

2.5 feet

1.5 feet

2 feet

3 feet

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

Motorcycle

Moped

Electric bicycle

Motorized scooter

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A face shield is the best protection because?

It reflects light at other drivers

Its the only way you can wear eyeglasses as well

It can easily be removed

It protects both your eyes and face

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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

Injurious noise ear protection

Ski type earmuffs

Total noise ear protection

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Why should you never ride in shorts?

You need protection from the moving parts of your motorcycle

All of these reasons

You need protection from sun and wind burn

You need protection in a crash

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

Ride on the freeway

Ride at night time

Carry passengers

You may do none of these

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

All of these

Wear

Pressure

Tread depth

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