California Motorcycle Test 03

Obtaining your motorcycle permit in California is an exciting step towards becoming a licensed rider. Using our practice tests and following our study tips, you’ll be well-prepared to pass the California DMV motorcycle knowledge exam and begin your journey on the open road. Remember to always ride safely and follow all traffic laws for a fun and enjoyable riding experience. So start studying today and get ready to hit the road!

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California Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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When you have to make an emergency swerve, what should your body position be?

Lean as far as the motorcycle leans

Lean further over than the motorcycle leans

Keep it upright

Lean half as far as the motorcycle leans

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In an emergency, which of these should you NOT do?

Brake then swerve

Brake and swerve together

They are all correct depending on the situation

Swerve then brake

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When can you afford to ignore your mirrors?

Before slowing down

Before changing lanes

When stopped at an intersection

In none of these situations

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If you are in a high-risk area (intersection, shopping area, school or construction zone) what should you have covered?

The front brake and clutch

The rear brake and clutch

The front and rear brakes

Both brakes and the clutch

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When you see a hazard which requires evasion ahead, what should you do?

Wait until you get closer to decide on action

Maintain your present course and speed

Stop in all circumstances

Sound your horn and/or flash lights

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What's the best way of overcoming your blind spot?

Twist your mirror with your hand

Move your head to change the view in your mirror

Turn your head to look into it

Glance to the side with your eyes

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When you park at the roadside, what angle to the curb should you take?

25° to 35°

45° to 90°

Parallel

10° to 20°

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When you're riding in a straight line, what should you do if your front wheel locks?

Completely release the front brake and leave it off

Keep on braking with the same force

Release both front and rear brakes

Completely release the front brake, then reapply

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When should you not use your high beam headlight during the hours of darkness?

On the freeway

On quiet suburban roads

In brightly lit areas

When it's foggy

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Which of these mistakes is the most common one made by motorcyclists involved in collisions?

Under braking both brakes

Over braking both brakes

Under braking the front and over braking the rear

Over braking the front and under braking the rear

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On a suburban road, how far from a left or right turn should you begin using your turn signals?

50 feet

100 feet

25 feet

75 feet

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When should you take measures to guard against the driver of a parked car pulling a U-turn in front of you?

When they are signaling left

When they do not signal

When they pull out sharply

Always

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When should you switch off your high beam light at night?

When the road is well lit

In residential areas

When there is a vehicle behind you

When following or approaching another vehicle

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The best place to be when taking a curve is?

Around the inside

It depends on the circumstances

Around the outside

Through the center

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When should you cancel your turn signals?

Once you are well away from the turn

As soon as you begin your turn

As soon as your turn is completed

Once you are halfway through your turn

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How can you get round the different view convex mirrors give you of traffic behind?

By moving your head forward and back

By trial and error

It's not important

By practicing

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As you approach a driver pulling out from your left, you should be aware that s/he is very likely to?

Misjudge your distance away

Misjudge your speed and distance away

Deliberately try to harm you

Misjudge your speed

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Where should you direct your vision when making an emergency swerve?

At the road in front of you

At your handlebars

At where you want to go

At the obstacle you are swerving round

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Approaching an intersection, a driver coming from your left appears to smile and nod you through. What should you do?

Nod back in thanks

Speed up to make room for him

Continue to assume he hasn't seen you

Progress across the intersection without stopping

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Which is these is not a potential hazard?

Street furniture (telephone poles, guardrails etc.)

They all are

Pedestrians on the sidewalk

Vehicles that are behind you

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Which of these should you wear to maximize your chances of avoiding collisions?

A brightly colored helmet

Brightly colored clothing

A reflective vest

All of them

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Approaching a parked car, where should you position yourself?

In the right portion of the lane

In the left portion of the lane regardless

In the left portion of the lane unless there is oncoming traffic

In the center portion of the lane

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In an emergency, how should you sound your horn?

Get on it and stay on it

Any of these

One short beep

A series of short beeps

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When you're passing a vehicle which could move into your lane, when should you use your horn?

If they look like they're veering towards your lane

If you see the driver look over his/her shoulder

In all of these situations

If they have started to indicate

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Riding on the highway, how long before you change lanes should you signal your intention?

3 seconds

4 seconds

5 seconds

2 seconds

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Why should you assume a car driver hasn't seen you at night?

Your lights can easily be lost in those of other vehicles

They can't see because of their dashboard lights

Because motorcycle lights are less bright than others

Drivers at night are more likely to be careless

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You're riding along a road you know well at night. What should your speed be?

Slower than during the day

Faster than during the day

Any of these depending on conditions

At the posted speed limit

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When is it especially important to flash your brake light?

When you are being tailgated

When you are turning somewhere unexpected

When you need to make a tight fast turn from a highway

In all of these situations

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How can the tail lights of a car you're following help you with your judgment?

They can help you shelter behind the car

They can help you judge your passing maneuvers

They can light up the road surface behind the car

They can indicate rough surfaces or potholes

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When approaching two or more hazards, how should you adjust your speed?

Any of these options

Speed up so you can get past them both at once

Slow down to deal with them one at a time

Maintain your speed so you can swerve between the two

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