CA DMV Motorcycle Written Test

In a normal turn, you should lean your:

(A) Body more than your motorcycle. (B) Motorcycle more than your body. (C) Motorcycle and your body at the same angle.

You are preparing to move into the left lane. To spot vehicles passing beside you, it is best to:

(A) Turn your head to the left. (B) Look in the left mirror. (C) Slow down and look in the left mirror.

On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually the most slippery?

(A) The left wheel track. (B) Loose gravel. (C) The center portion of the lane.

If your throttle sticks, you should:

(A) Squeeze the clutch and use the engine cutoff switch. (B) Shift to neutral and apply both brakes. (C) Downshift and apply both brakes.

To ride over an object on the road, you should:

(A) Stay seated until you have crossed the object. (B) Rise slightly off the seat. (C) Edge across the object.

A car is waiting to enter the intersection ahead. Usually, it is best for you to:

(A) Slow down and maintain the center lane position. (B) Slow down and increase your space cushion. (C) Speed up and move left to get through the intersection quickly.

The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a collision is to:

(A) Wear a securely fastened helmet. (B) Be familiar with your motorcycle. (C) Ride in the center portion of the lane.

You deliberately ignore a police officer's signal to stop and flee. During the pursuit, a person is killed. You are subject to:

(A) A fine of not less than $10,000. (B) Imprisonment in a state prison for six years. (C) Being jailed in a county jail for not more than one year.

If you must stop quickly while turning and cannot straighten the motorcycle first, you should:

(A) Apply the front brake and increase your lean angle. (B) Apply the brakes harder as the lean is reduced. (C) Apply the brakes first, then lean away from the turn.

Which of the following provides the most eye and face protection while riding?

(A) A windshield. (B) Goggles. (C) A face shield.

To cross tracks that run parallel to your course, you should:

(A) Edge gradually across. (B) Move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees. (C) Move into the opposite lane to cross at a 90-degree angle.

To ride over metal bridge gratings, you should:

(A) Ride straight across. (B) Cross at a sharp angle without changing lanes. (C) Weave (zigzag) across.

When you are being followed too closely, it is usually best to:

(A) Move closer to the vehicle ahead. (B) Move to the right portion of the lane. (C) Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead.

When following a vehicle at night, it is better to:

(A) Increase your following distance and use your low beam. (B) Drop far back and use your high beam. (C) Use the headlight of the vehicle ahead as a guide.

In the picture below, it is usually best to ride in which position?

(A) Position 1. (B) Position 2 or 3. (C) Position 3.

The ability to think clearly and ride safely can be affected by as little as:

(A) 6 drinks. (B) 3 drinks. (C) 1 drink.

A group of riders should move from a staggered formation into a single-file formation when:

(A) Traffic is heavy. (B) Turning corners. (C) Riding at night.

If you have a flat tire while riding, you should hold the handgrips firmly and:

(A) Use the brake for the good tire or avoid braking. (B) Gently apply both brakes. (C) Use only the brake that controls the flat tire.

With properly adjusted mirrors, you should be able to see:

(A) The lane beside you. (B) Everything behind and beside you. (C) Part of the lane beside you and behind you.

When carrying a load on your motorcycle, you should:

(A) Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat. (B) Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. (C) Keep the load behind the rear axle.

Test Result

How many questions are on the California DMV motorcycle written test?

The California DMV motorcycle written test contains multiple-choice questions based on the California Motorcycle Handbook. The exact number of questions depends on the type of license or endorsement you are applying for. Studying the handbook and taking practice tests can help you prepare.

What score do I need to pass the California motorcycle written test?

To pass the California DMV motorcycle written test, you must answer enough questions correctly to meet the DMV’s passing requirement. Reviewing the California Motorcycle Handbook and completing practice tests can improve your chances of passing on your first attempt.

What topics are covered on the California DMV motorcycle written test?

The California motorcycle written test covers motorcycle controls, safe riding techniques, lane positioning, protective gear, traffic laws, road signs, hazard awareness, alcohol and drug effects, and sharing the road. All questions are based on the California Motorcycle Handbook.