CA DMV MOTORCYCLE PERMIT
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Turning - correct answer-Riders often try to take curves or
turns too fast. When they can't hold the turn, they end up
crossing into another lane of traffic or going off the road.
2. "Following too closely" (tailgating) - correct answer-could be
a factor in collisions involving motorcyclists; you should
maintain a two-second following distance
3. When you speed up to lose a tailgater, - correct answer-you
only end up with someone tailgating you at a higher speed.
Let them pass if you can
4. Blasts of wind from larger vehicles - correct answer-You
have more room for error if you are in the middle
5. portion of the lane when hit by this blast
, 6. What type of vehicles can a class C licensee operate? -
correct answer-Motorcycles with a sidecar attached or a
three wheel motorcycle.
7. What type of gear helps prevent serious injuries? - correct
answer-Safety helmet, face or eye protection, protective
clothing.
8. Who is required to wear a motorcycle safety helmet when
riding a motorcycle? - correct answer-All operators and
passengers.
9. How does a motorcycle helmet help? - correct answer-You
are three times more likely to survive a head injury then if
you aren't wearing one
10. What is a serpentine right? - correct answer-Begin on the
first cone, weave through a row of five traffic cones, at the
end begin the circle right.
11. What is the right clothing? - correct answer-Jacket and
pants. Should be snug. Should not flap.
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Turning - correct answer-Riders often try to take curves or
turns too fast. When they can't hold the turn, they end up
crossing into another lane of traffic or going off the road.
2. "Following too closely" (tailgating) - correct answer-could be
a factor in collisions involving motorcyclists; you should
maintain a two-second following distance
3. When you speed up to lose a tailgater, - correct answer-you
only end up with someone tailgating you at a higher speed.
Let them pass if you can
4. Blasts of wind from larger vehicles - correct answer-You
have more room for error if you are in the middle
5. portion of the lane when hit by this blast
, 6. What type of vehicles can a class C licensee operate? -
correct answer-Motorcycles with a sidecar attached or a
three wheel motorcycle.
7. What type of gear helps prevent serious injuries? - correct
answer-Safety helmet, face or eye protection, protective
clothing.
8. Who is required to wear a motorcycle safety helmet when
riding a motorcycle? - correct answer-All operators and
passengers.
9. How does a motorcycle helmet help? - correct answer-You
are three times more likely to survive a head injury then if
you aren't wearing one
10. What is a serpentine right? - correct answer-Begin on the
first cone, weave through a row of five traffic cones, at the
end begin the circle right.
11. What is the right clothing? - correct answer-Jacket and
pants. Should be snug. Should not flap.
