CALIFORNIA DMV MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN
TEST EXAMINATION (2025/2026)
OFFICIAL PREPARATION ASSESSMENT FOR MOTORCYCLE KNOWLEDGE
AND SAFE RIDING PRACTICES
COVERING TRAFFIC LAWS • ROAD SIGNS • MOTORCYCLE OPERATION •
HAZARD AWARENESS • DEFENSIVE RIDING SKILLS
ALIGNED WITH CALIFORNIA DRIVER HANDBOOK & MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY STANDARDS
SPRING SEMESTER EXAM 2026
When riding with a passenger you should:
a) Start slowing sooner
b) Use only your front brake to slow
c) Start in the center portion of the lane
a) Start slowing sooner
When swerving it is important to:
a) Always brake before swerving
b) Swerve in the direction of the hazard
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,c) Separate braking from swerving
c) Separate braking from swerving
You are approaching a 4 way intersection, and directly across from you is a car who is preparing
to enter the intersection coming towards you on the opposite side of the road. What should you
do to be seen and maintain a space cushion?:
a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
b) Slow down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better
c) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left
a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
Three motorcyclists are riding as a group on a 4 lane road (2 lanes in each direction).
Motorcyclist A is leading in front in the right lane directly in front of a car, B is behind A in the
passing lane directly to the left of the car, and C is behind the car in the right hand lane.
Motorcyclist B is currently trying to pass the car and join Motorcyclist A in front of the car.
Should he:
a) Complete the pass in front of rider A
b) Return to the lane and ride next to rider A
c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
Following closely to a vehicle in front of you:
a) Protects you in heavy traffic
b) Helps you see hazards in the road
c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists
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, c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists
Alcohol quickly enters the bloodstream and reached the brain. Which of the following is
affected first?
a) Speech
b) Balance
c) Judgement
c) Judgement
Most collisions involve riders who:
a) Overbrake the rear tire
b) Underbrake the rear tire
c) Were experienced riders
a) Overbrake the rear tire
Make a special point to use mirrors when:
a) Riding through an intersection
b) Following a vehicle
c) Slowing or stopping
c) Slowing or stopping
You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually, it is best to turn from
which lane position?
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TEST EXAMINATION (2025/2026)
OFFICIAL PREPARATION ASSESSMENT FOR MOTORCYCLE KNOWLEDGE
AND SAFE RIDING PRACTICES
COVERING TRAFFIC LAWS • ROAD SIGNS • MOTORCYCLE OPERATION •
HAZARD AWARENESS • DEFENSIVE RIDING SKILLS
ALIGNED WITH CALIFORNIA DRIVER HANDBOOK & MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY STANDARDS
SPRING SEMESTER EXAM 2026
When riding with a passenger you should:
a) Start slowing sooner
b) Use only your front brake to slow
c) Start in the center portion of the lane
a) Start slowing sooner
When swerving it is important to:
a) Always brake before swerving
b) Swerve in the direction of the hazard
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,c) Separate braking from swerving
c) Separate braking from swerving
You are approaching a 4 way intersection, and directly across from you is a car who is preparing
to enter the intersection coming towards you on the opposite side of the road. What should you
do to be seen and maintain a space cushion?:
a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
b) Slow down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better
c) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left
a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
Three motorcyclists are riding as a group on a 4 lane road (2 lanes in each direction).
Motorcyclist A is leading in front in the right lane directly in front of a car, B is behind A in the
passing lane directly to the left of the car, and C is behind the car in the right hand lane.
Motorcyclist B is currently trying to pass the car and join Motorcyclist A in front of the car.
Should he:
a) Complete the pass in front of rider A
b) Return to the lane and ride next to rider A
c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
Following closely to a vehicle in front of you:
a) Protects you in heavy traffic
b) Helps you see hazards in the road
c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists
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, c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists
Alcohol quickly enters the bloodstream and reached the brain. Which of the following is
affected first?
a) Speech
b) Balance
c) Judgement
c) Judgement
Most collisions involve riders who:
a) Overbrake the rear tire
b) Underbrake the rear tire
c) Were experienced riders
a) Overbrake the rear tire
Make a special point to use mirrors when:
a) Riding through an intersection
b) Following a vehicle
c) Slowing or stopping
c) Slowing or stopping
You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually, it is best to turn from
which lane position?
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