CA MOTORCYCLE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
what class(es) license must you get to drive a motorcycle?
M1 or M2
can you ride a moped on the freeway?
no
how is a motorcycle defined?
has a seat/saddle and up to 3 wheels
what is a motor-driven cycle?
motorcycle with 149cc engine or less
can you drive a motor-driven cycle on a freeway?
not if signs are posted prohibiting motor-driven cycles
what are the two definitions for a moped?
< 30 mph with pedals and a small automatic trans. motor, < 20 mph with electric motor
can you ride a moped in the bicycle lane?
yes
can a 15 year old drive a moped?
no, you have to be at least 16 yrs old
how do you define a motorized scooter?
two wheels, motor, handlebars, and a floor for standing on while riding
what's the difference between M1 and M2 licenses?
, M1 is for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and all of M2. M2 is motorized bicycles
(moped), motorized scooter.
what are the permit restrictions?
no passengers, no driving at night, no freeway
when do most collisions happen?
less than 5 miles and a few minutes after starting
at what speed do most collisions occur?
< 30 mph
when wearing a helmet, how does it affect your chances of survival?
3x higher survival rate
when stopped, what do you do with your gears?
keep it in 1st so you're ready to go
which brake provides most stopping power?
front (75% of power)
when turning, which direction do you press the handlebars?
in the direction of the turn
is it safe to drive in the center oily stip?
yes if not wet
how many seconds should you keep to prevent tailgating?
2 seconds
when being passed, where in the lane should you ride?
in the center lane
if lane splitting, what should your speed limit be?
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
what class(es) license must you get to drive a motorcycle?
M1 or M2
can you ride a moped on the freeway?
no
how is a motorcycle defined?
has a seat/saddle and up to 3 wheels
what is a motor-driven cycle?
motorcycle with 149cc engine or less
can you drive a motor-driven cycle on a freeway?
not if signs are posted prohibiting motor-driven cycles
what are the two definitions for a moped?
< 30 mph with pedals and a small automatic trans. motor, < 20 mph with electric motor
can you ride a moped in the bicycle lane?
yes
can a 15 year old drive a moped?
no, you have to be at least 16 yrs old
how do you define a motorized scooter?
two wheels, motor, handlebars, and a floor for standing on while riding
what's the difference between M1 and M2 licenses?
, M1 is for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and all of M2. M2 is motorized bicycles
(moped), motorized scooter.
what are the permit restrictions?
no passengers, no driving at night, no freeway
when do most collisions happen?
less than 5 miles and a few minutes after starting
at what speed do most collisions occur?
< 30 mph
when wearing a helmet, how does it affect your chances of survival?
3x higher survival rate
when stopped, what do you do with your gears?
keep it in 1st so you're ready to go
which brake provides most stopping power?
front (75% of power)
when turning, which direction do you press the handlebars?
in the direction of the turn
is it safe to drive in the center oily stip?
yes if not wet
how many seconds should you keep to prevent tailgating?
2 seconds
when being passed, where in the lane should you ride?
in the center lane
if lane splitting, what should your speed limit be?
