CA DMV M1 Test – 2025/2026 Updated Study Guide &
Practice Questions | 100% Pass Guarantee
What are the requirements for wearing a helmet? - correct answerAll motorcycle riders
and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - correct answerCan
cause the brakes to lock.
Passengers on motorcycles should: - correct answerSit as far forward as possible
without crowding you.
When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation: - correct
answerShould not be use when entering or exiting a highway.
Eye protection: - correct answerShould give a clear view to either side.
A primary cause of single vehicle motorcycle collisions is: - correct answerMotorcyclists
running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with an object.
The best lane position for a motorcycle: - correct answerCan vary depending on road
and/or traffic conditions.
When riding at night you should: - correct answerReduce 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
answerThe throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
To operate a moped you must have at least a __ license. - correct answerClass M2
Upshifting or downshifting in a curve: - correct answerShould only be done if it can be
done smoothly.
To avoid confusing other drivers, you should: - correct answerMake sure your turn
signal turns off after you finish a turn.
________ is a major factor in collisions caused by motorcycles. - correct
answerFollowing too closely.
If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge
gratings you should: - correct answerRelax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
, If you must carry a load it should be: - correct answerEither over or in front of the rear
axle.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - correct answerCan
cause the brakes to lock.
What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? - correct answerTo
see it coming by looking well ahead.
A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked
vehicles because: - correct answerA 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 answerCan make motorcycle
riders easier to see.
To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always: - correct answerLean the
motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn.
To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, it is usually best to ride: - correct
answerIn the center portion of your lane.
Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. which of the following is
affected first? - correct answerJudgement.
Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes: - correct answerEvery time you slow
or stop.
When you turn: - correct answerLook through the turn to where you want to go.
Wearing a helmet will: - correct answerReduce your chances of a head injury.
In slow, tight turns: - correct answerLean the motorcycle only and keep your body
straight.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answerPress left, lean left,
go left.
In the picture below, riders A, B, and C are riding as a group. To pass, rider B should: -
correct answerReturn to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
To make good judgements in traffic, you need to first: - correct answerSearch ahead.
When carrying loads: - correct answerKeep the load low and as far forward as possible
Practice Questions | 100% Pass Guarantee
What are the requirements for wearing a helmet? - correct answerAll motorcycle riders
and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - correct answerCan
cause the brakes to lock.
Passengers on motorcycles should: - correct answerSit as far forward as possible
without crowding you.
When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation: - correct
answerShould not be use when entering or exiting a highway.
Eye protection: - correct answerShould give a clear view to either side.
A primary cause of single vehicle motorcycle collisions is: - correct answerMotorcyclists
running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with an object.
The best lane position for a motorcycle: - correct answerCan vary depending on road
and/or traffic conditions.
When riding at night you should: - correct answerReduce 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
answerThe throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
To operate a moped you must have at least a __ license. - correct answerClass M2
Upshifting or downshifting in a curve: - correct answerShould only be done if it can be
done smoothly.
To avoid confusing other drivers, you should: - correct answerMake sure your turn
signal turns off after you finish a turn.
________ is a major factor in collisions caused by motorcycles. - correct
answerFollowing too closely.
If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge
gratings you should: - correct answerRelax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
, If you must carry a load it should be: - correct answerEither over or in front of the rear
axle.
Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake: - correct answerCan
cause the brakes to lock.
What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? - correct answerTo
see it coming by looking well ahead.
A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked
vehicles because: - correct answerA 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 answerCan make motorcycle
riders easier to see.
To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always: - correct answerLean the
motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn.
To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, it is usually best to ride: - correct
answerIn the center portion of your lane.
Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. which of the following is
affected first? - correct answerJudgement.
Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes: - correct answerEvery time you slow
or stop.
When you turn: - correct answerLook through the turn to where you want to go.
Wearing a helmet will: - correct answerReduce your chances of a head injury.
In slow, tight turns: - correct answerLean the motorcycle only and keep your body
straight.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answerPress left, lean left,
go left.
In the picture below, riders A, B, and C are riding as a group. To pass, rider B should: -
correct answerReturn to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
To make good judgements in traffic, you need to first: - correct answerSearch ahead.
When carrying loads: - correct answerKeep the load low and as far forward as possible
