CALIFORNIA DMV MOTORCYCLE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Proper posture includes having the right wrist: - CORRECT ANSWER -flat or even with the
knuckles
The front brake supplies about _--_of total stopping power on a cruiser-type motorcycle. -
CORRECT ANSWER -70 percent
On a sport bike, approximately ______ of total stopping
power is provided by the rear brake. - CORRECT ANSWER -10 percent
The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is - CORRECT ANSWER -1 hour
The tachometer on a motorcycle shows - CORRECT ANSWER -engine speed in rotations per
minute
When riding within a group, the inexperienced rider is
usually - CORRECT ANSWER -Behind the leader of the group
If you are riding your motorcycle and encounter a threatening dog, you should - CORRECT
ANSWER -slow down when approaching the dog and then speed up
The most effective way to stop quickly is to - CORRECT ANSWER -use both brakes
simultaneously in a straight line.
Bright, reflective colors should be worn - CORRECT ANSWER -All the time when riding
, It is a good idea to flash your brake light when - CORRECT ANSWER -when you need to slow
suddenly
A good entry-speed for a curve is - CORRECT ANSWER -a speed that allows you to roll on the
throttle or maintain throttle at the beginning of the curve
The best place to find the correct pressure for your tires is - CORRECT ANSWER -the
motorcycle's owner's manual
When riding your motorcycle, where is the most likely place for colliding with another vehicle? -
CORRECT ANSWER -an intersection
Where do most single-vehicle (motorcycle) crashes occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -curve
Stopping quickly in a curve requires the rider to - CORRECT ANSWER -progressively applying
both brakes until the bike is upright
How many escape paths should a rider keep open in a collision trap? - CORRECT ANSWER -More
than 1
When riding in a crosswind, the rider may have to: - CORRECT ANSWER -use more hand-grip
pressure into the wind.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - CORRECT ANSWER -so the rider does
not have to take hands off of the hand grips to turn the engine off
What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Remove power from the rear wheel
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Proper posture includes having the right wrist: - CORRECT ANSWER -flat or even with the
knuckles
The front brake supplies about _--_of total stopping power on a cruiser-type motorcycle. -
CORRECT ANSWER -70 percent
On a sport bike, approximately ______ of total stopping
power is provided by the rear brake. - CORRECT ANSWER -10 percent
The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is - CORRECT ANSWER -1 hour
The tachometer on a motorcycle shows - CORRECT ANSWER -engine speed in rotations per
minute
When riding within a group, the inexperienced rider is
usually - CORRECT ANSWER -Behind the leader of the group
If you are riding your motorcycle and encounter a threatening dog, you should - CORRECT
ANSWER -slow down when approaching the dog and then speed up
The most effective way to stop quickly is to - CORRECT ANSWER -use both brakes
simultaneously in a straight line.
Bright, reflective colors should be worn - CORRECT ANSWER -All the time when riding
, It is a good idea to flash your brake light when - CORRECT ANSWER -when you need to slow
suddenly
A good entry-speed for a curve is - CORRECT ANSWER -a speed that allows you to roll on the
throttle or maintain throttle at the beginning of the curve
The best place to find the correct pressure for your tires is - CORRECT ANSWER -the
motorcycle's owner's manual
When riding your motorcycle, where is the most likely place for colliding with another vehicle? -
CORRECT ANSWER -an intersection
Where do most single-vehicle (motorcycle) crashes occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -curve
Stopping quickly in a curve requires the rider to - CORRECT ANSWER -progressively applying
both brakes until the bike is upright
How many escape paths should a rider keep open in a collision trap? - CORRECT ANSWER -More
than 1
When riding in a crosswind, the rider may have to: - CORRECT ANSWER -use more hand-grip
pressure into the wind.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - CORRECT ANSWER -so the rider does
not have to take hands off of the hand grips to turn the engine off
What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Remove power from the rear wheel
