California Motorcycle Test 02

Remember that obtaining a motorcycle permit is the first step to becoming a safe rider. Continue honing your skills through practice rides and taking advanced training courses.

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California Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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What is the minimum following distance in perfect conditions?

1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

1.5 seconds

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You should always brake?

With both brakes together

Front brake then rear brake

Rear brake then front brake

Just with one brake or the other

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You are maintaining your 2 second following distance, but you suspect the car behind is about to try and squeeze into the gap you have left. What should you do?

Back off further and let them do it

Hold out your hand to stop them

Move to the left of the lane so they can't

Close up the gap so they can't

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You are allowed to join a carpool lane?

Only during daylight hours

Only at designated entrances

Only if the lane is empty

At any time

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If you can avoid it, why should you not ride alongside vehicles in other lanes?

They can block your escape route in an emergency

You could be in their blind spot

They may change lanes without warning

All of these reasons

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If you are turning right, how will you achieve it?

Press left handle grip and lean right

Press left handle grip and lean left

Press right handle grip and lean right

Press right handle grip and lean left

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The best place to be seen by a driver in their mirrors is where?

Any of these

In line with their left tail light

In line with their right taillight

Directly behind them

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What should you focus your search strategy for hazards on?

What is to your rear

What is to the front of you

All of these

What is to the sides of you

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How far ahead should you scan your path of travel?

0 to 5 seconds ahead

15 to 20 seconds ahead

10 to 15 seconds ahead

5 to 10 seconds ahead

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When can you safely ride on the oily strip in the center of the lane?

At all times

Only in an emergency

When it's raining

In dry conditions

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If you are being passed from behind or by an oncoming vehicle, what is your best lane position?

It doesn't matter

Right portion

Centre portion

Left portion

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To select your best lane position, you should divide the lane into how many sections?

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Why should your handlebars be level with or below your elbows?

So that you can be seen over them

So you can use the proper muscles for steering

So that you are more aerodynamic

So that you can see over them

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What will help to stabilize your suspension as you drive through a turn?

Slightly accelerating

Slightly decelerating

Opening up the throttle

Braking hard

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What might the result be if you don't keep your feet level?

It's easier to put your foot down

Your toes can get caught between the road and foot pegs

You can scuff your toes on the tarmac

You are less aerodynamic

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Your priority in choosing a lane position should be what?

Where you can go fastest

Where you can have right of way

Where you are most visible

Where there is least noise

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In an integrated braking system, both brakes will be operated by what?

A special switch

The front brake lever

The clutch lever

The rear brake pedal

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When should you shift down through the gears?

When you finish slowing down

As you slow down

As you speed up

Before you slow down

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The SEE strategy stands for?

Skill, enthusiasm and experience

Search, evaluate and execute

Seeing, engineering and executing

Speed, engine and expertise

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When should you be particularly aware of getting your speed right for a gearchange?

On an uphill

On a downhill

Leaving intersections

Entering bends

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You should select a lane position which?

All of these

Discourages other drivers from entering your lane

Lets other drivers see what you intend to do

Keeps you out of other drivers' blind spots

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Entering a curve too fast can result in what?

Riding into oncoming traffic

Skidding

Any and all of these

Riding off the side of the road

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In California, which of these places is it NOT permitted to carry a toll payment transponder?

Attached to your windshield

In your pocket

Attached to your helmet

In a storage compartment

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The best way to deal with a tailgater is?

To speed up away from them

To completely ignore them

To slow down and force them to do the same

To let them past

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A car ahead is merging onto the highway, and there is traffic in the lane to your left. What should you do?

Speed up to get past before they join

Slow to let them join ahead of you

Sound a continuous loud blast on your horn

Let them join and pass them on the right hand side

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Where should you take extra care to make your gearchange as smooth as possible?

When changing up to overtake

When changing gear during a curve

When changing gear exiting a curve

When changing gear before a curve

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How should you look through a curve to your destination?

By turning your whole upper body

By turning your head and shoulders

By moving your eyes

By turning your head

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As well as giving you room to brake, what is another advantage of a 2 second following distance?

It makes cars behind back off

It gives you a better chance to see hazards

It makes passing easier

You have more room for acceleration

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Where should you be especially on the lookout for oil and grease buildups?

At busy intersections

All of these

Outside bus stations

At tollbooths

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Where is the best lane position?

Middle third

It depends on circumstances

Left hand third

Right hand third

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California Motorcycle Test - What to Expect on Test Day

On your motorcycle permit test day, bring all necessary documents, such as your identification and proof of completion, for any required training courses. Once you arrive at the DMV, you must present these documents and pay a fee for the exam.

The test is on a computer and consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam and must score at least 80% to pass. If you do not pass on your first attempt, don’t worry! You can retake the test with no additional fee.

After passing your permit test, you will be issued a learner’s permit, which allows you to ride under certain restrictions, such as avoiding nighttime riding and carrying passengers. Follow these restrictions until you can take your final skills test and obtain your full motorcycle license.

It’s important to note that each state may have different rules and requirements for obtaining a motorcycle permit, so check with your local DMV for specific information.

Tips for Success

To increase your chances of passing the motorcycle permit test on your first try, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

Familiarize yourself with the material and study regularly leading up to the exam.
Take practice tests or quizzes to assess your knowledge and identify areas needing more review.
On the day of the test, stay calm and focused. Please don’t rush through questions; read them carefully before answering.
If you don’t know an answer, don’t panic. Use the process of elimination to narrow down options and make an educated guess if necessary.
Remember, failing the permit test does not mean you are a bad rider or that you won’t be able to get your license. Use it as a learning experience and try again.
Ensure you arrive early for your test with all necessary documents and fees.