California DMV Motorcycle Written Test
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Where are vehicle/motorcycle collisions most common? - Correct answer-At
intersections
Before changing lanes to the left, what should you do? - Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct answer-
Adjust your speed and stay in the center of your lane
In slow right turns:
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,a) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight
b) Lean your body more than the motorcycle
c) Do not lean - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct answer-c) Search ahead
Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes when:
a) Only for normal stops
b) Only for emergency stops
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, c) Every time you slow or stop - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Where are vehicle/motorcycle collisions most common? - Correct answer-At
intersections
Before changing lanes to the left, what should you do? - Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct answer-
Adjust your speed and stay in the center of your lane
In slow right turns:
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,a) Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight
b) Lean your body more than the motorcycle
c) Do not lean - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct answer-c) Search ahead
Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes when:
a) Only for normal stops
b) Only for emergency stops
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, c) Every time you slow or stop - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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
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