CA DMV M1 Test QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What are the requirements for wearing a helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER -All motorcycle riders
and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can cause
the brakes to lock.
Passengers on motorcycles should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Sit as far forward as possible without
crowding you.
When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation: - CORRECT ANSWER -Should
not be use when entering or exiting a highway.
Eye protection: - CORRECT ANSWER -Should give a clear view to either side.
A primary cause of single vehicle motorcycle collisions is: - CORRECT ANSWER -Motorcyclists
running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with an object.
The best lane position for a motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can vary depending on road
and/or traffic conditions.
When riding at night you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduce your speed because it is harder
to see something lying in the road.
You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when: - CORRECT ANSWER -
The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
, To operate a moped you must have at least a __ license. - CORRECT ANSWER -Class M2
Upshifting or downshifting in a curve: - CORRECT ANSWER -Should only be done if it can be
done smoothly.
To avoid confusing other drivers, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure your turn signal
turns off after you finish a turn.
________ is a major factor in collisions caused by motorcycles. - CORRECT ANSWER -Following
too closely.
If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you
should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
If you must carry a load it should be: - CORRECT ANSWER -Either over or in front of the rear
axle.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can cause
the brakes to lock.
What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? - CORRECT ANSWER -To
see it coming by looking well ahead.
A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles
because: - CORRECT ANSWER -A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and
people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane.
Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can make motorcycle
riders easier to see.
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What are the requirements for wearing a helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER -All motorcycle riders
and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can cause
the brakes to lock.
Passengers on motorcycles should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Sit as far forward as possible without
crowding you.
When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation: - CORRECT ANSWER -Should
not be use when entering or exiting a highway.
Eye protection: - CORRECT ANSWER -Should give a clear view to either side.
A primary cause of single vehicle motorcycle collisions is: - CORRECT ANSWER -Motorcyclists
running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with an object.
The best lane position for a motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can vary depending on road
and/or traffic conditions.
When riding at night you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduce your speed because it is harder
to see something lying in the road.
You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when: - CORRECT ANSWER -
The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
, To operate a moped you must have at least a __ license. - CORRECT ANSWER -Class M2
Upshifting or downshifting in a curve: - CORRECT ANSWER -Should only be done if it can be
done smoothly.
To avoid confusing other drivers, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure your turn signal
turns off after you finish a turn.
________ is a major factor in collisions caused by motorcycles. - CORRECT ANSWER -Following
too closely.
If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you
should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
If you must carry a load it should be: - CORRECT ANSWER -Either over or in front of the rear
axle.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can cause
the brakes to lock.
What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? - CORRECT ANSWER -To
see it coming by looking well ahead.
A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles
because: - CORRECT ANSWER -A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and
people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane.
Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: - CORRECT ANSWER -Can make motorcycle
riders easier to see.
