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REVIEWEXAM2025/2026ACTUALCOMPLETEREALEXAMQUESTIONSANDCORRECTANSWERS/
VERIFIEDANSWERS/ALREADYGRADEDA+/NEWESTEXAM/JUSTRELEASED!!
What is the recommended following distance? - ANSWER-2 seconds
What is a head check? - ANSWER-Looking over your shoulder to check blind spot
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes? - ANSWER-Incorrectly negotiating turns
When should you turn your head for cornering? - ANSWER-Throughout the entire turn
What is the quickest way to stop in a curve? - ANSWER-Straighten bike first before applying
maximum straight-line braking
Or..
(braking in a lean) Gradually square handle-bars and increase brake pressure until bike stops.
What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the roadway? - ANSWER-Slow down to
walking speed if possible.
3 Examples of impairment - ANSWER-Fatigue, hunger, drunkenness
When should you consider carrying a passenger? - ANSWER-When you have enough riding
experience and are comfortable handling your bike.
, What instructions do you give your passenger and when? - ANSWER-Wait for approval when
mounting and dismounting, hold onto the hips or waist, both feet on pegs at all times, keep
hands and feet away from moving and hot parts, look over rider's shoulder in the direction of
turns, avoid sudden moves. Give instructions before the ride.
What is the primary cause of tire failure? - ANSWER-Under inflation
How can you be prepared for long-distance riding? - ANSWER-Inspect tires, bring layers of
clothing, first aid kit, tools for maintenance/repair, have a tire repair/inflation kit.
What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in CA? - ANSWER-- 15000 injury or death of 1
person or more
- 30000 2 people or more
- 5000 property damage
Lane splitting can be done in what lanes? - ANSWER-Pocket, cycle net draped across gas tank,
on license plate device, storage compartment on bike, windshield
What do double yellow lines mean? - ANSWER-They are a barrier. Do not cross over them for
turns.
How does cold/hypothermia impair you? - ANSWER-It distracts your awareness and lowers your
ability to respond.
How can you shift without using the clutch? - ANSWER-Match engine speed to road speed and
shift quickly
How do you calculate the following distance in a staggered formation? - ANSWER-1.5 - 2
seconds between each rider
REVIEWEXAM2025/2026ACTUALCOMPLETEREALEXAMQUESTIONSANDCORRECTANSWERS/
VERIFIEDANSWERS/ALREADYGRADEDA+/NEWESTEXAM/JUSTRELEASED!!
What is the recommended following distance? - ANSWER-2 seconds
What is a head check? - ANSWER-Looking over your shoulder to check blind spot
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes? - ANSWER-Incorrectly negotiating turns
When should you turn your head for cornering? - ANSWER-Throughout the entire turn
What is the quickest way to stop in a curve? - ANSWER-Straighten bike first before applying
maximum straight-line braking
Or..
(braking in a lean) Gradually square handle-bars and increase brake pressure until bike stops.
What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the roadway? - ANSWER-Slow down to
walking speed if possible.
3 Examples of impairment - ANSWER-Fatigue, hunger, drunkenness
When should you consider carrying a passenger? - ANSWER-When you have enough riding
experience and are comfortable handling your bike.
, What instructions do you give your passenger and when? - ANSWER-Wait for approval when
mounting and dismounting, hold onto the hips or waist, both feet on pegs at all times, keep
hands and feet away from moving and hot parts, look over rider's shoulder in the direction of
turns, avoid sudden moves. Give instructions before the ride.
What is the primary cause of tire failure? - ANSWER-Under inflation
How can you be prepared for long-distance riding? - ANSWER-Inspect tires, bring layers of
clothing, first aid kit, tools for maintenance/repair, have a tire repair/inflation kit.
What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in CA? - ANSWER-- 15000 injury or death of 1
person or more
- 30000 2 people or more
- 5000 property damage
Lane splitting can be done in what lanes? - ANSWER-Pocket, cycle net draped across gas tank,
on license plate device, storage compartment on bike, windshield
What do double yellow lines mean? - ANSWER-They are a barrier. Do not cross over them for
turns.
How does cold/hypothermia impair you? - ANSWER-It distracts your awareness and lowers your
ability to respond.
How can you shift without using the clutch? - ANSWER-Match engine speed to road speed and
shift quickly
How do you calculate the following distance in a staggered formation? - ANSWER-1.5 - 2
seconds between each rider
