Should be worn both day and night.

Should be worn only during the day.

Are required for the driver and passenger

May be shared by the driver and passenger

Provide a wide view of the road behind you.

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.

California Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-11 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Your motorcycle should fit you, meaning:

Your fingertips should barely reach the handlebars when you are seated on the motorcycle.
The seat should be one foot higher than your waist when you are standing next to the motorcycle.
Your feet should comfortably reach the ground when you are seated on the motorcycle.

Q.2

Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.
Is acceptable all the time.
May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

Q.3

Since most crashes happen in daylight, you:

Do not need to wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.
Should wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.
Should wear dark clothing during the day.

Q.4

Reflective clothing:

Should be worn only at night.
Should be worn only during the day.
Should be worn both day and night.

Q.5

A difference between googles and a windshield is:

Goggles will protect you from the wind, but a windshield won’t.
A windshield will protect you from the wind, but goggles won't.
A windshield will keep your eyes from watering better than goggles.

Q.6

If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:

Reduce the tire pressure.
Make no tire pressure adjustments.
Increase the tire pressure.

Q.7

To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.
Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.
Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

Q.8

When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.
The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.
Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

Q.9

By law, motorcycle helmets must be:

U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant.
Free of stickers or other artwork.
A dark color that does not create a glare.

Q.10

Footrests:

May be shared by the driver and passenger
Are required for the driver and passenger
Are not required

Q.11

When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.

Q.12

What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

Slow down
Accelerate
Make sudden moves

Q.13

If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.
Carried on the gas tank in front of you.
Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

Q.14

Noise created by wind:

Is easy to get used to.
May cause irreversible hearing damage.
Is never a danger.

Q.15

Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

Q.16

Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Get off the roadway.
Change lanes and let them pass.
Ride faster.

Q.17

There is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic:

On the highway.
At intersections.
On rural roads.

Q.18

In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.
Assume they will be safe.
Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

Q.19

Pick a lane position that:

Helps you avoid road hazards.
Hides you from other road users.
Places you directly next to another vehicle.

Q.20

If your motorcycle starts to weave while riding over uneven metal bridge gratings, you should:

Downshift immediately to a lower gear.
Proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
Relax and steer straight.

Q.21

Blind spots on motorcycles:

Are nothing to worry about.
Should be consistently checked by riders.
Don't exist if the motorcycle has a rearview mirror.

Q.22

When you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Perform both actions at the same time.
Only brake.
Perform one action, then the other.

Q.23

A motorcyclist may not place a toll road transponder:

On the windshield of their motorcycle.
In their pocket.
Under their seat.

Q.24

When riding, you should wear boots or shoes that:

Cover your ankles.
Have long heels.
Have long and loose laces.

Q.25

A motorcycle can have no more than:

Two wheels.
Three wheels.
Four wheels.

Q.26

If wearing a jacket for protection while riding in hot weather, you should:

Take frequent breaks to cool off.
Remove the jacket to stay cool while in the sun.
Keep the jacket on to protect you from the heat.

Q.27

To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.
Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding.
Wave your arms while riding.

Q.28

Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane

Q.29

Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed
How quickly the alcohol is consumed
How often the person consumes alcohol

Q.30

If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.
You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.