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1. Two or more motorcycles should ride together
2. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, you should
3. When carrying a passenger, instruct the person to
4. Usually, ____ lane position should be avoided.
5. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle?
6. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle?
7. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is
8. Which of the following is not a tip for completing u-turns successfully?
9. When making a slow, tight turn, the rider should
10. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you because it gives you
11. When you are being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in?
12. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to
13. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
14. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should
15. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by
16. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
17. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
18. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
19. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when
20. If a large vehicle such as a truck is passing you on your left, which lane position should you ride in?
To operate a motorcycle in California, you must have a Class M license. Licenses are issued through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The state offers a motorcycle instruction permit and two license levels. An M1 license includes any type of motorcycle, and an M2 license is specifically for motorbikes, mopeds, or scooters. You must be at least 15 ½ to apply for a Class M1 or M2 permit. At age 16, you can apply for an M1 or M2 license if you have held a permit for at least 6 months.
To receive a Class M1 or M2 permit or license, you must submit your documentation, pass the vision screening, pass the driver and motorcycle knowledge tests, complete a Form DL44 application, and pay the fees. Anyone under the age of 21 must also complete the California Highway Patrol California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CHP CMSP) and submit the certification. Applicants who are over 21 are encouraged to take the CHP CMSP course as well, and the motorcycle skills test is waived for those who complete the course.
Tests are scheduled through your local DMV. The written exam contains 25 questions about signaling, crossing, changing lanes and other safe driving practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test examines how well you handle and operate your motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.