CALIFORNIA DMV MOTORCYCLE STUDY GUIDE 2025
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔After the leader has passed the vehicle, the next rider will ____ before watching for
a safe chance to pass.
A) move up to the left portion of the lane
B) move up to the center portion of the lane
C) stay in the right portion of the lane - ✔✔A
✔✔When riding with extra weight, you should consider ____.
A) riding slower, especially when taking curves, corners, or bumps
B) applying the brake sooner as you approach a stop
C) larger cushions of space ahead and to the sides
D) larger gaps to cross, enter, or merge with traffic
E) all of the above - ✔✔E
✔✔Most motorcycles are designed to carry cargo.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔B
✔✔Which of the following does NOT keep the load low?
A) Fasten loads securely.
B) Put the loads in saddle-bags.
C) Do not stack loads against a sissybar or frame on the back of the seat.
D) Raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and shift its balance.
E) none of the above - ✔✔D
✔✔Mounting a load behind the rear axle affects how the motorcycle turns and brakes
and can cause wobble.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔A
✔✔What is NOT true about tank bags?
A) They are positioned behind the rider.
B) They keep the load forward.
C) Caution should be used when loading hard or sharp objects.
D) They may interfere with handlebars or controls.
E) none of the above - ✔✔A
✔✔An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to drift to one side.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔A
✔✔Which of the following does NOT securely fasten a load to the motorcycle?
, A) elastic or bungee cords
B) elastic cords with more than one attachment point per side
C) nets
D) ropes
E) none of the above - ✔✔D
✔✔Keep the group small; divide the riders into groups of # riders maximum to make it
easier for other drivers to pass you. - ✔✔5
✔✔A car tends to complete lane changing quicker than a unit with 4 motorcycles and
requires less time to plan an exit.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔A
✔✔Place ____ riders behind the ____ riders.
A) experienced, inexperienced
B) inexperienced, experienced - ✔✔A
✔✔The leader sets the pace.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔B
✔✔Which of the following should NOT be part of route planning?
A) avoiding soft, wet roads and trails readily torn up by vehicles
B) making sure everyone knows the route in advance
C) communicating necessary detours with others while riding
D) planning frequent stops on long rides
E) none of the above - ✔✔C
✔✔Before your passenger sits on the seat with you, make sure that you have ____ the
____. - ✔✔started
engine
✔✔After your passenger sits on the seat with you, be sure to adjust the mirrors and
headlight according to the change in the motorcycle's ____. - ✔✔angle
✔✔Which of the following must you NOT instruct your passenger to do?
i. sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator
ii. hold firmly to the operator's hips
iii. keep both feet on the pegs even when stopped
iv. keep legs away from the muffler or moving parts
v. lean when the operator leans
vi. turn head to avoid helmet collisions
vii. avoid unnecessary talk
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔After the leader has passed the vehicle, the next rider will ____ before watching for
a safe chance to pass.
A) move up to the left portion of the lane
B) move up to the center portion of the lane
C) stay in the right portion of the lane - ✔✔A
✔✔When riding with extra weight, you should consider ____.
A) riding slower, especially when taking curves, corners, or bumps
B) applying the brake sooner as you approach a stop
C) larger cushions of space ahead and to the sides
D) larger gaps to cross, enter, or merge with traffic
E) all of the above - ✔✔E
✔✔Most motorcycles are designed to carry cargo.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔B
✔✔Which of the following does NOT keep the load low?
A) Fasten loads securely.
B) Put the loads in saddle-bags.
C) Do not stack loads against a sissybar or frame on the back of the seat.
D) Raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and shift its balance.
E) none of the above - ✔✔D
✔✔Mounting a load behind the rear axle affects how the motorcycle turns and brakes
and can cause wobble.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔A
✔✔What is NOT true about tank bags?
A) They are positioned behind the rider.
B) They keep the load forward.
C) Caution should be used when loading hard or sharp objects.
D) They may interfere with handlebars or controls.
E) none of the above - ✔✔A
✔✔An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to drift to one side.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔A
✔✔Which of the following does NOT securely fasten a load to the motorcycle?
, A) elastic or bungee cords
B) elastic cords with more than one attachment point per side
C) nets
D) ropes
E) none of the above - ✔✔D
✔✔Keep the group small; divide the riders into groups of # riders maximum to make it
easier for other drivers to pass you. - ✔✔5
✔✔A car tends to complete lane changing quicker than a unit with 4 motorcycles and
requires less time to plan an exit.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔A
✔✔Place ____ riders behind the ____ riders.
A) experienced, inexperienced
B) inexperienced, experienced - ✔✔A
✔✔The leader sets the pace.
A) true
B) false - ✔✔B
✔✔Which of the following should NOT be part of route planning?
A) avoiding soft, wet roads and trails readily torn up by vehicles
B) making sure everyone knows the route in advance
C) communicating necessary detours with others while riding
D) planning frequent stops on long rides
E) none of the above - ✔✔C
✔✔Before your passenger sits on the seat with you, make sure that you have ____ the
____. - ✔✔started
engine
✔✔After your passenger sits on the seat with you, be sure to adjust the mirrors and
headlight according to the change in the motorcycle's ____. - ✔✔angle
✔✔Which of the following must you NOT instruct your passenger to do?
i. sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator
ii. hold firmly to the operator's hips
iii. keep both feet on the pegs even when stopped
iv. keep legs away from the muffler or moving parts
v. lean when the operator leans
vi. turn head to avoid helmet collisions
vii. avoid unnecessary talk
