California DMV Motorcycle Written Test Correct 100%

Where are vehicle/motorcycle collisions most common? - Answer At intersections Before changing lanes to the left, what should you do? - Answer Check your left mirror and look to the left Which of the following statements is correct? a) Press left, lean right, go right b) Press left, lean left, go right b) Press left, lean left, go left - Answer 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? - Answer Adjust your speed and stay in the center of your lane In slow right turns: a) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight b) Lean your body more than the motorcycle c) Do not lean - Answer a) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight While in a turn it is best to: a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually increase b) Slow down c) Accelerate and look straight ahead - Answer a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually increase To make good judgements in traffic, you need to first: a) Know how to stop quickly b) Be able to swerve c) Search ahead - Answer c) Search ahead Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes when: a) Only for normal stops b) Only for emergency stops c) Every time you slow or stop - Answer c) Every time you slow or stop When riding with a passenger you should: a) Start slowing sooner b) Use only your front brake to slow c) Start in the center portion of the lane - Answer a) Start slowing sooner When swerving it is important to: a) Always brake before swerving b) Swerve in the direction of the hazard c) Separate braking from swerving - Answer c) Separate braking from swerving You are approaching a 4 way intersection, and directly across from you is a car who is preparing to enter the intersection coming towards you on the opposite side of the road. What should you do to be seen and maintain a space cushion?: a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection b) Slow down and move closer to the curb so the driver can see you better c) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left - Answer a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection Three motorcyclists are riding as a group on a 4 lane road (2 lanes in each direction). Motorcyclist A is leading in front in the right lane directly in front of a car, B is behind A in the passing lane directly to the left of the car, and C is behind the car in the right hand lane. Motorcyclist B is currently trying to pass the car and join Motorcyclist A in front of the car. Should he: a) Complete the pass in front of rider A b) Return to the lane and ride next to rider A c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A - Answer c) Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A Following closely to a vehicle in front of you: a) Protects you in heavy traffic b) Helps you see hazards in the road c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists - Answer c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists Alcohol quickly enters the bloodstream and reached the brain. Which of the following is affected first? a) Speech b) Balance c) Judgement - Answer c) Judgement Most collisions involve riders who: a) Overbrake the rear tire b) Underbrake the rear tire c) Were experienced riders - Answer a) Overbrake the rear tire Make a special point to use mirrors when: a) Riding through an intersection b) Following a vehicle c) Slowing or stopping - Answer c) Slowing or stopping You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually, it is best to turn from which lane position? a) The left portion b) The center portion c) The right portion - Answer b) The center portion Not turning off a turn signal: a) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path b) Keeps other drivers from seeing your brake light c) Reduces a change of a collision because other drivers stay clear - Answer a) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path When the front tire goes flat while riding: a) Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road b) Steer to the right and apply both brakes c) You will not be able to control the motorcycle - Answer a) Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road When you turn? a) Keep your head and your eyes straight to maintain balance b) Look through the turn to where you want to go c) Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle - Answer b) Look through the turn to where you want to go Riding in the center portion of the lane: a) Should be avoided if possible b) Keeps other drivers from seeing you c) Keeps others from sharing your lane - Answer c) Keeps others from sharing your lane Wearing a helmet will: a) Increase your chances of a head injury b) Reduce your chances of a head injury c) Neither reduce nor increase your chances of a head injury - Answer b) Reduce your chances of a head injury To reduce speed before turning: a) Close the throttle and apply the brakes b) Pull in the clutch and use both brakes c) Apple the rear brake only - Answer a) Close the throttle and apply the brakes To operate the throttle: a) Start with your wrist flat b) Sit forward with arms straight c) Twist it down and forward for more power - Answer a) Start with your wrist flat