DMV CA MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Following closely to a vehicle in front of you:
a) Protects you in heavy traffic
b) Helps you see hazards in the road
c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists - CORRECT ANSWER -c) Is a factor in collisions
caused by motorcyclists
Riding in the center portion of the lane:
a) Should be avoided if possible
b) Keeps other drivers from seeing you
c) Keeps others from sharing your lane - CORRECT ANSWER -c) Keeps others from sharing your
lane
While in a turn, it is best to:
a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
b) Slow down
c) Accelerate and look straight ahead - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Maintain a steady speed or
gradually accelerate
To operate the throttle:
a) Start with your wrist flat
b) Sit forward with arms straight
c) Twist it down and forward for more power - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Start with your wrist flat
Make a special point to use your mirrors when:
a) Riding through an intersection
,b) Following a vehicle
c) Slowing or stopping - CORRECT ANSWER -c) Slowing or stopping
When the front tire goes flat while riding:
a) Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road
b) Steer to the right and apply both brakes
c) You will not be able to control the motorcycle - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Apply the rear brake
and steer to the edge of the road
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
Vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common:
a) At intersections
b) On freeways
c) At night - CORRECT ANSWER -a) At intersections
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
Not turning off a turn signal:
, a) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path
b) Keeps other drivers from seeing your brake light
c) Reduces a change of a collision because other drivers stay clear - CORRECT ANSWER -a)
Encourages other drivers to pull into your path
Before changing lanes to the left:
a) Check your left mirror and look to the left
b) Check your right mirror and turn your head to the left
c) Use your horn and speed up - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Check your left mirror and look to the
left
A car driver across from you is preparing to enter the intersection. To be seen and maintain a
space cushion, you should:
a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
b) Slow down and move close to the curb so the driver can see you better
c) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left - CORRECT ANSWER -a)
Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
To reduce speed before turning:
a) Close the throttle and apply both brakes
b) Pull in the clutch and use both brakes
c) Apply the rear brake only - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Close the throttle and apply both brakes
Most collisions involve riders who:
a) Overbrake the rear tire
b) Underbrake the rear tire
c) Were experienced riders - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Overbrake the rear tire
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Following closely to a vehicle in front of you:
a) Protects you in heavy traffic
b) Helps you see hazards in the road
c) Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists - CORRECT ANSWER -c) Is a factor in collisions
caused by motorcyclists
Riding in the center portion of the lane:
a) Should be avoided if possible
b) Keeps other drivers from seeing you
c) Keeps others from sharing your lane - CORRECT ANSWER -c) Keeps others from sharing your
lane
While in a turn, it is best to:
a) Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
b) Slow down
c) Accelerate and look straight ahead - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Maintain a steady speed or
gradually accelerate
To operate the throttle:
a) Start with your wrist flat
b) Sit forward with arms straight
c) Twist it down and forward for more power - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Start with your wrist flat
Make a special point to use your mirrors when:
a) Riding through an intersection
,b) Following a vehicle
c) Slowing or stopping - CORRECT ANSWER -c) Slowing or stopping
When the front tire goes flat while riding:
a) Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road
b) Steer to the right and apply both brakes
c) You will not be able to control the motorcycle - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Apply the rear brake
and steer to the edge of the road
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
Vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common:
a) At intersections
b) On freeways
c) At night - CORRECT ANSWER -a) At intersections
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
Not turning off a turn signal:
, a) Encourages other drivers to pull into your path
b) Keeps other drivers from seeing your brake light
c) Reduces a change of a collision because other drivers stay clear - CORRECT ANSWER -a)
Encourages other drivers to pull into your path
Before changing lanes to the left:
a) Check your left mirror and look to the left
b) Check your right mirror and turn your head to the left
c) Use your horn and speed up - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Check your left mirror and look to the
left
A car driver across from you is preparing to enter the intersection. To be seen and maintain a
space cushion, you should:
a) Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
b) Slow down and move close to the curb so the driver can see you better
c) Speed up to get through the intersection quickly and then move left - CORRECT ANSWER -a)
Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
To reduce speed before turning:
a) Close the throttle and apply both brakes
b) Pull in the clutch and use both brakes
c) Apply the rear brake only - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Close the throttle and apply both brakes
Most collisions involve riders who:
a) Overbrake the rear tire
b) Underbrake the rear tire
c) Were experienced riders - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Overbrake the rear tire
