California Motorcycle Test Questions With Correct Answers

1. Most riders are riding slower than ___________ when a collision occurs. - CORRECT ANS - 30
mph



2. If you are wearing a motorcycle safety helmet, you are ___________ more times likely to survive
a head injury. - CORRECT ANS - 3



3. A ___________ helmet with a lock-in visor provides the best coverage and protection. -
CORRECT ANS - full-face



4. A plastic shatter-resistant face sheild helps protect from ___________. - CORRECT ANS - Wind,
dust, dirt, rain, insects, pebbles



5. Riding in cold weather for long periods of time can cause severe ___________. - CORRECT
ANS - Chill and fatigue



6. You should check your motorcycle ___________ every ride. - CORRECT ANS - Before



7. A properly adjusted mirror will show the road ___________ and to the ___________ of you. -
CORRECT ANS - Behind, side



8. Always look at least _____ to _____ seconds ahead. - CORRECT ANS - 10, 15



9. Sometimes you need to ___________ while in a turn. - CORRECT ANS - Shift



10. If you don't shift smoothly, the rear wheel could ___________. - CORRECT ANS - Skid

, 11. Remain in ___________ gear while slowing or stopping. - CORRECT ANS - First



12. When you lean the motorcycle, some of the traction is used for ___________ and less traction is
available for ___________. - CORRECT ANS - Cornering, stopping



13. When riders can't hold a turn, they end up ___________ into another ___________ of
___________. - CORRECT ANS - Crossing, Lane, Traffic



14. What order should you prepare for a turn in? - CORRECT ANS - SLPR (slow, look, press, roll)



15. When completing a turn you should ___________ on the throttle to stabilize suspension. -
CORRECT ANS - Roll



16. In slow, tight turns, the rider should keep her body ___________ and let the motorcycle
___________. - CORRECT ANS - Straight, Lean



17. The ___________ ___________ is an area of the clutch between completely engaged and
completely released. - CORRECT ANS - Friction Zone



18. ___________ the rear brake is the practice of controlling the bike speed and maintaining stability.
- CORRECT ANS - Dragging



19. Have a wide space cushion gives you time to ___________ and space to ___________. -
CORRECT ANS - React, maneuver



20. Path 2 is usually the best option in vehicles are riding on ___________ ___________ of you. -
CORRECT ANS - Both sides



21. Motorcyclists need ___________ distance as any other vehicle to stop. - CORRECT ANS - the
same