California DMV Motorcycle Written Test Questions and answers

Where are Vehicle/Motorcycle Collisions Most Common? - ANS--- At intersections Before Changing Lanes to the Left, What Should You Do? - ANS--- Check your left mirror and look to the left Which of the Following Statements is Correct? - ANS--- b) Press left, lean left, go left If a Car is Merging onto the Freeway Directly in Front of You on the Right, and a Car is Directly to Your Left, What Should You Do to Create More Space? - ANS--- Adjust your speed and stay in the center of your lane In Slow Right Turns: - ANS--- a) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight While in a Turn It is Best to: - ANS--- a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually increase To Make Good Judgements in Traffic, You Need to First: - ANS--- c) Search ahead Your Motorcycle Has Two Brakes. Use Both Brakes When: - ANS--- c) Every time you slow or stop When Riding with a Passenger You Should: - ANS--- a) Start slowing sooner When Swerving It is Important to: - ANS--- c) Separate braking from swerving Approaching a 4-way intersection with a car directly across from you. How to be seen and maintain a space cushion? - ANS--- Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection Three motorcyclists riding as a group on a 4-lane road. What should Motorcyclist B do when trying to pass the car? - ANS--- Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A Following closely to a vehicle in front of you: - ANS--- Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists Alcohol quickly affects which of the following first? - ANS--- Judgement Most collisions involve riders who: - ANS--- Overbrake the rear tire When to make a special point to use mirrors? - ANS--- Slowing or stopping Best lane position to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection? - ANS--- The center portion Not turning off a turn signal: - ANS--- Encourages other drivers to pull into your path When the front tire goes flat while riding, what should you do? - ANS--- Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road When you turn, what should you do? - ANS--- Look through the turn to where you want to go Riding in the Center Portion of the Lane: - ANS--- Keeps others from sharing your lane Wearing a Helmet Will: - ANS--- Reduce your chances of a head injury To Reduce Speed Before Turning: - ANS--- Close the throttle and apply the brakes To Operate the Throttle: - ANS--- Start with your wrist flat When Carrying Loads: - ANS--- Keep the load low and as far forward as possible Approaching Diagonal Railroad Tracks: - ANS--- Ride straight through your lane at a 45-degree angle Passing Parked Cars, the Biggest Hazard is: - ANS--- A car pulling out For Higher-Speed Turns, You Should: - ANS--- Lean more than you would at low speed Motorcyclists Riding in a Group: - ANS--- Motorcyclist B is in the most dangerous position Wearing a Helmet Can Reduce the Chance of a Fatal Head Injury in: - ANS--- Any crash, regardless of speed When being followed too closely, what is the best action to take? - ANS--- Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, where should you ride? - ANS--- In the center portion of your lane When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads, what should you avoid? - ANS--- Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction In a staggered formation, after passing a car, where should the lead rider return to in the lane? - ANS--- Left Portion What effect does carrying a passenger have on acceleration and braking? - ANS--- It will take longer to accelerate and brake When riding over a pothole, what should you do? - ANS--- Look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat Before changing lanes to the left with a car directly behind the empty space in the left lane, what should you do? - ANS--- Check your left mirror and turn your head to the left If the front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel? - ANS--- The steering will feel heavy What is the first thing affected by alcohol consumption? - ANS--- Judgement At intersections, what is the most common cause of motorcycle/vehicle collisions? - ANS--- Drivers entering a rider's right of way To make a normal stop use: - ANS--- Both brakes and downshift Approaching a 4-way intersection with a car facing you with their left turn signal on, you should: - ANS--- Slow down and move away from the approaching vehicle When riding at night, you should: - ANS--- Wear reflective clothing While riding in an unfamiliar motorcycle, you should: - ANS--- Allow extra room for stopping To make good judgement in traffic, you need to first: - ANS--- Search ahead Merging onto the freeway, make yourself more noticeable by using your motorcycle's: - ANS--- Turn signal Moving through an intersection with the right of way and a car approaching with a left turn signal, you should: - ANS--- Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the passenger should: - ANS--- Sit on the seat with you If you lock the front tire when stopping, you should: - ANS--- Release and reapply the front brake To avoid causing a rear-end collision when following another vehicle, you should: - ANS--- Stay at least two seconds behind When turning, what should you do? - ANS--- Look through the turn What is the meaning of SEE? - ANS--- Search, Evaluate, and Execute During the evaluate step of the SEE procedure, what are you considering? - ANS--- Traffic markings, signals, vehicles, and road conditions How can you make your slowing down action more visible to others behind you? - ANS--- Flash your brake lights How many lane positions are available for a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? - ANS--- 3 - left, center, and right In a group ride, what is the recommended formation? - ANS--- Staggered What does rolling on the throttle through a turn do? - ANS--- Help stabilize the motorcycle In areas with oil and grease buildup, where is the best lane position? - ANS--- The left or the right - less oil there If your motorcycle starts to wobble, what should you do? - ANS--- Close the throttle gradually When passing a line of parked cars with oncoming traffic, which lane position is safest? - ANS--- Center lane position for a bigger space cushion When parking along the roadside, how should you park your bike? - ANS--- Park at a 45 to 90 degree angle to the curb, with a wheel touching the curb What restrictions does a Class M1 permit carry? - ANS--- No carrying passengers, no freeway driving, no nighttime driving Changing your lane position can: - ANS--- Help you avoid blind spots, communicate intentions, provide an escape route Which should be avoided when carrying cargo? - ANS--- Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar When driving at night, how to identify bumps in the road? - ANS--- Use the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you What are the steps to making a proper turn? - ANS--- Slow, look, press, roll - Slow down, look, press on inside handlebar, roll on throttle When riding in a group, who sets the pace? - ANS--- The tail rider In traffic, motorcycles need: - ANS--- As much distance as a car needs to stop When riding in a group, how should motorcyclists communicate? - ANS--- Hand signals If a large vehicle is passing on your left, which lane position should you ride in? - ANS--- Center If you encounter a very slippery surface like ice, what should you do? - ANS--- Let your feet skim along the surface to catch your bike if it starts to fall. Remember to go at a very slow speed. If your front tire fails, where should you shift your weight for stability? - ANS--- Shift your weight to the rear for stability What is the least effective way to attach cargo to your motorcycle? - ANS--- a) Ropes What must motorcycles towing trailers do? - ANS--- Must do all of the above: Must not exceed 55 mph, Must not use carpool lanes, Must keep right If your motorcycle was built before 1978, what should you remember about headlights? - ANS--- Turn your headlights on when riding at all times - bikes made after 1978 have headlights on automatically when the engine is running What is the best face protection for motorcyclists? - ANS--- a shatter-resistant face shield Which types of vehicles are permitted to use High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes? - ANS--- All of the above: Buses, Motorcycles, Low-emission Vehicles When being passed from behind, what lane position should you take? - ANS--- The center lane position While passing a row of parked cars and seeing a driver in one, what should you do? - ANS--- Beep your horn to let the driver know you're there On a paved road, where are sand and gravel most likely to collect? - ANS--- Along the sides of the road When riding in a group, is it recommended to pair up? - ANS--- No, it is not recommended to pair up when riding in a group. A motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate properly. If you are riding in a group and need to pass the vehicle in front of you, what is the recommended approach? - ANS--- Pass one rider at a time. What can cause the engine to seize? - ANS--- Being low on oil. When crossing railroad tracks, what is the minimum angle you should cross at? - ANS--- 45 degrees minimum. When Should You Use Both Brakes? - ANS--- Every time you slow or stop What Should You Do Before Making a Slow Right Turn? - ANS--- Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight What Is the First Step to Making Good Judgements in Traffic? - ANS--- Search ahead What Should You Do When Approaching a 4-Way Intersection with a Car Directly Across from You? - ANS--- Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection What Is the Best Formation for Riding in a Group? - ANS--- Staggered