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. Pull in the clutch

d. Twist the throttle to try and loosen it

Question 1 of 30

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

a. The center

b. The left-hand side

c. The right-hand side

d. They will all be as slippery as each other

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Spring preload settings

b. All of these

c. Damper settings

d. Tire pressures

Question 3 of 30

The pace of a riding group should be taken from?

a. The rider at the back

b. The most experienced rider

c. The lead rider

d. The rider with the slowest motorcycle

Question 4 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 underpasses

b. In built-up areas

c. On overpasses

d. On wider roads

Question 5 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Your tire pressure

c. Your mirror angles

d. Your headlight angle

Question 6 of 30

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

a. Ride together in single file

b. Split yourselves into 2 groups of 5

c. Ride together in staggered formation

d. Split into 5 pairs

Question 7 of 30

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

a. Cut across at 35°

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

c. Slowly drift across over 100 yards or more

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

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Your normal speed

b. Above your normal speed

c. The very slowest possible

d. Half your normal speed

Question 9 of 30

What is the most common cause of engine seizure?

a. Not oiling your chain

b. Not keeping hydraulic fluid topped up

c. Not keeping the oil topped up

d. Not keeping your antifreeze topped up

Question 10 of 30

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

a. 65 mph

b. 35 mph

c. 45 mph

d. 55 mph

Question 11 of 30

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

a. As far back as possible

b. As far forward as possible

c. As high up as possible

d. As central as possible

Question 12 of 30

Oil on the pavement can be particularly dangerous when?

a. During continuous light drizzle

b. In the middle of a heavy storm

c. As the road starts to dry out after rain

d. Just after it starts to rain

Question 13 of 30

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

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

b. Pull over at the next gas station

c. Wipe your eye protection and keep going

d. Stop immediately

Question 14 of 30

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

a. Refuse to carry them

b. Let them wrap their legs around you

c. Let them rest their feet on the exhaust

d. Share your footpegs with them

Question 15 of 30

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

a. 7 years in state prison

b. $2800 fine

c. 3 years in state prison

d. 5 years in state prison

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Maintain your current speed

b. Speed up

c. Slow down as much as possible

d. Try to pull up the front wheel

Question 17 of 30

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

a. You have a front tire flat

b. Your throttle has stuck

c. You have a rear tire flat

d. Your engine has seized

Question 18 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. 0.03%

b. 0.05%

c. 0.07%

d. 0.01%

Question 19 of 30

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

a. It's never acceptable

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

c. You only ride slowly

d. Conditions are dry

Question 20 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 21 of 30

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

a. Slow right down

b. Turn into the line of the grooves

c. Speed up

d. Maintain your speed and straight line

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Get some exercise before riding

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

c. Limit yourself to a single drink per hour

d. Make sure you eat while you're drinking

Question 23 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. Move your weight forward

d. Try to accelerate out of it

Question 24 of 30

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

a. The leader

b. Every single rider

c. The last rider

d. The leader and the last rider

Question 25 of 30

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

a. One year in county jail

b. $500 fine

c. 6 months in county jail

d. $250 fine

Question 26 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 a month

d. Within 3 months

Question 27 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 help you speed away from the obstacle

c. To make your front wheel rise over the obstacle

d. To lighten the front end

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Around the edges of curves

b. In the middle of straights

c. In the middle of curves

d. Down the center line

Question 29 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 backwards

b. Lean your weight forwards

c. Stand up on the foot pegs

d. Push the handlebars downwards

Question 30 of 30

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California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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