California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

In this completely free practice test for the California Class M Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are

explained in the California Motorcycle Handbook. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

California Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 04

What's the first thing you should do if your throttle sticks open?

a. Brake hard

b. Hit the engine cut-off switch

c. Twist the throttle to try and loosen it

d. Pull in the clutch

Question 1 of 30

If you are forced to cross a patch of ice, what speed should you adopt?

a. The very slowest possible

b. Above your normal speed

c. Your normal speed

d. Half your normal speed

Question 2 of 30

If your motorcycle develops a 'wobble,' which of these should you NOT do?

a. Grip the handlebars firmly

b. Close down the throttle

c. Try to accelerate out of it

d. Move your weight forward

Question 3 of 30

Oil on the pavement can be particularly dangerous when?

a. In the middle of a heavy storm

b. Just after it starts to rain

c. As the road starts to dry out after rain

d. During continuous light drizzle

Question 4 of 30

Under California law, if you are towing a trailer you must not exceed?

a. 45 mph

b. 55 mph

c. 35 mph

d. 65 mph

Question 5 of 30

If you are going to hit an obstacle, what is the best way of making sure you are not thrown off your motorcycle?

a. Lean your weight forwards

b. Lean your weight backwards

c. Push the handlebars downwards

d. Stand up on the foot pegs

Question 6 of 30

You are forced to ride over an obstacle in the road. What is your best choice?

a. Try to pull up the front wheel

b. Maintain your current speed

c. Slow down as much as possible

d. Speed up

Question 7 of 30

Why should you increase your throttle slightly just before you hit an obstacle?

a. To help you smash through the obstacle

b. To lighten the front end

c. To make your front wheel rise over the obstacle

d. To help you speed away from the obstacle

Question 8 of 30

What is the maximum sentence in California for attempting to evade a police officer who pulls you over?

a. 6 months in county jail

b. $500 fine

c. One year in county jail

d. $250 fine

Question 9 of 30

When an object hits your eye protection, what should you do?

a. Pull over at the next gas station

b. Pull over and inspect the damage as soon as safe to do so

c. Stop immediately

d. Wipe your eye protection and keep going

Question 10 of 30

You are riding with a group of 9 friends. What's the best way to organize yourselves?

a. Split yourselves into 2 groups of 5

b. Split into 5 pairs

c. Ride together in single file

d. Ride together in staggered formation

Question 11 of 30

Under California law, a person with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more is riding illegally, unless they are under 21 years of age in which case the illegal BAC is what?

a. 0.05%

b. 0.03%

c. 0.01%

d. 0.07%

Question 12 of 30

If your steering suddenly starts to feel 'heavy', what has most likely happened?

a. Your throttle has stuck

b. You have a front tire flat

c. You have a rear tire flat

d. Your engine has seized

Question 13 of 30

In cold weather, where should you be particularly cautious about ice, even if there is none where you are currently riding?

a. On wider roads

b. On underpasses

c. On overpasses

d. In built-up areas

Question 14 of 30

You're crossing a bridge grating and your motorcycle starts to weave. What should you do?

a. Slow right down

b. Maintain your speed and straight line

c. Speed up

d. Turn into the line of the grooves

Question 15 of 30

How soon after being involved in a collision which causes any injury at all must you report the accident to the California DMV?

a. Within 10 days

b. Within 2 weeks

c. Within 3 months

d. Within a month

Question 16 of 30

What is the safest place to carry a load on a motorcycle?

a. As high up as possible

b. As central as possible

c. As far forward as possible

d. As far back as possible

Question 17 of 30

The pace of a riding group should be taken from?

a. The most experienced rider

b. The rider with the slowest motorcycle

c. The lead rider

d. The rider at the back

Question 18 of 30

What is the most common cause of engine seizure?

a. Not keeping your antifreeze topped up

b. Not keeping hydraulic fluid topped up

c. Not keeping the oil topped up

d. Not oiling your chain

Question 19 of 30

What is the maximum sentence in California for causing serious bodily injury whilst attempting to escape from police?

a. 3 years in state prison

b. 5 years in state prison

c. $2800 fine

d. 7 years in state prison

Question 20 of 30

When you are carrying a heavy load, what should you check?

a. Tire pressures

b. Damper settings

c. All of these

d. Spring preload settings

Question 21 of 30

The most slippery part of the lane in the rain will usually be?

a. The left-hand side

b. The center

c. They will all be as slippery as each other

d. The right-hand side

Question 22 of 30

1When carrying a passenger, you should make adjustments to?

a. All of these

b. Your tire pressure

c. Your headlight angle

d. Your mirror angles

Question 23 of 30

If a railroad track runs parallel to your course and you wish to move across it, what is your best option?

a. Move out and turn back in at at least 45°

b. Move out and turn back in at exactly 90°

c. Slowly drift across over 100 yards or more

d. Cut across at 35°

Question 24 of 30

It's acceptable to ride across wildlife areas in California if?

a. You only ride slowly

b. Conditions are dry

c. It's never acceptable

d. It will save you more than an hour of travel time

Question 25 of 30

What's the best way to minimize the risks of drinking and riding?

a. Make sure you eat while you're drinking

b. Don't ride when you've drunk any alcohol

c. Limit yourself to a single drink per hour

d. Get some exercise before riding

Question 26 of 30

Who should have detailed knowledge of the planned route when riding in a group?

a. The leader and the last rider

b. The leader

c. Every single rider

d. The last rider

Question 27 of 30

A friend wants a ride home but your motorcycle does not have passenger footpegs. What should you do?

a. Share your footpegs with them

b. Let them rest their feet on the exhaust

c. Let them wrap their legs around you

d. Refuse to carry them

Question 28 of 30

If an animal strays into the road in front of you, which of these should you NOT do?

a. Sound your horn

b. Slow down

c. Change lanes to avoid it

d. Prepare to swerve

Question 29 of 30

Where are dirt, gravel and salt most likely to gather on the road?

a. In the middle of straights

b. Around the edges of curves

c. Down the center line

d. In the middle of curves

Question 30 of 30

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California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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