CA DMV M1 Written Test
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When the car driver is preparing to enter the intersection, to be seen and maintain a space
cushion, you should:
1.) Slow down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better
2.) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left
3.) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection—ANS-Slow
down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a collision
is to:
1.) Ride in the center portion of the lane
2.) Wear a securely fastened helmet
3.) Be familiar with the motorcycle—ANS-Wear a securely fastened helmet
,When you turn:
1.) Look through the turn to where you want to go
2.) Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle
3.) Keep your head and your eyes straight to maintain balance—ANS-Look through the turn
to where you want to go
Most collisions involve riders who:
1.) Under brake the rear tire
2.) Were experienced riders
3.) Over brake the rear tire—ANS-Over brake the rear tire
What is better when following a vehicle at night:
1.) Increase your following distance and use your low beam
2.) Use the headlights of the vehicle ahead
3.) Drop far back and use your high beam—ANS-Use the headlights of the vehicle ahead
Not turning off a turn signal:
1.) Keeps other drivers from seeing your brake light
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, 2.) Reduces your chances of a collision because other drivers stay clear
3.) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path—ANS-Encourages other drivers to pull
into your path
Make a special point to use mirrors when:
1.) Following a vehicle
2.) Slowing or stopping
3.) Riding through an intersection—ANS-Slowing or stopping
While in a turn, it is best to:
1.) Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
2.) Accelerate and look straight ahead
3.) Slow down—ANS-Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
The ability to think clearly and ride safely is affected by as little as:
1.) 3 drinks
2.) 1 drink
3.) 6 drinks—ANS-1 Drink
On a wet road, it will usually be most slippery:
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When the car driver is preparing to enter the intersection, to be seen and maintain a space
cushion, you should:
1.) Slow down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better
2.) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left
3.) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection—ANS-Slow
down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a collision
is to:
1.) Ride in the center portion of the lane
2.) Wear a securely fastened helmet
3.) Be familiar with the motorcycle—ANS-Wear a securely fastened helmet
,When you turn:
1.) Look through the turn to where you want to go
2.) Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle
3.) Keep your head and your eyes straight to maintain balance—ANS-Look through the turn
to where you want to go
Most collisions involve riders who:
1.) Under brake the rear tire
2.) Were experienced riders
3.) Over brake the rear tire—ANS-Over brake the rear tire
What is better when following a vehicle at night:
1.) Increase your following distance and use your low beam
2.) Use the headlights of the vehicle ahead
3.) Drop far back and use your high beam—ANS-Use the headlights of the vehicle ahead
Not turning off a turn signal:
1.) Keeps other drivers from seeing your brake light
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, 2.) Reduces your chances of a collision because other drivers stay clear
3.) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path—ANS-Encourages other drivers to pull
into your path
Make a special point to use mirrors when:
1.) Following a vehicle
2.) Slowing or stopping
3.) Riding through an intersection—ANS-Slowing or stopping
While in a turn, it is best to:
1.) Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
2.) Accelerate and look straight ahead
3.) Slow down—ANS-Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
The ability to think clearly and ride safely is affected by as little as:
1.) 3 drinks
2.) 1 drink
3.) 6 drinks—ANS-1 Drink
On a wet road, it will usually be most slippery: