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US California DMV Motorcycle Test 6

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV California — Motorcycle DMV — California (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — California State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for California DMV Motorcycle permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — California (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — California.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in California, USA — Motorcycle permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV California — Motorcycle · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV California — Motorcycle · Country: USA · Region: USA — California

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
True or false in California: a bike brand.
A) True
B) False
Question 2
True or false in California: assume they see you.
A) True
B) False
Question 3
True or false in California: color.
A) True
B) False
Question 4
True or false in California: neutral coast.
A) True
B) False
Question 5
True or false in California: parking zone.
A) True
B) False
Question 6
Which is correct about motorcycle safety in California?
A) bicycle helmet
B) DOT-approved helmet
C) no helmet
D) any hat
Question 7
What helmet is required?
A) no helmet
B) bicycle helmet
C) DOT-approved helmet
D) any hat
Question 8
Where ride in a lane?
A) between cars always
B) on shoulder
C) visible, dominant position (left/center)
D) sidewalk
Question 9
How brake a motorcycle?
A) both brakes smoothly together
B) engine only
C) front only hard
D) rear only
Question 10
How take curves?
A) brake in curve hard
B) close eyes
C) slow before, look through, lean
D) straighten bars
Question 11
What is lane splitting?
A) riding between cars (illegal in most states)
B) always legal
C) required skill
D) parking trick
Question 12
What gear for passengers?
A) helmet, footrests, briefing required
B) side sitting
C) no gear needed
D) standing only
Question 13
How carry cargo?
A) one side
B) low, centered, secured
C) high loose
D) in hands
Question 14
What is target fixation danger?
A) no effect
B) slows bike
C) helps avoid
D) staring at hazard steers into it
Question 15
How ride in rain first minutes?
A) faster to dry
B) normal speed
C) extra careful: oil rises
D) no difference
Question 16
What to wear riding?
A) jacket, gloves, boots, eye protection
B) shorts only
C) no gear
D) sandals
Question 17
How check bike pre-ride (T-CLOCS)?
A) fuel only
B) no check
C) tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis, stands
D) kick tires only
Question 18
How stop quickly?
A) grab front
B) lay bike down
C) progressive both-brake squeeze
D) stomp rear
Question 19
What is countersteering?
A) brake turn
B) lean only
C) push right to go right at speed
D) turn bars
Question 20
How ride over obstacles?
A) speed over
B) slow, stand slightly, steady throttle
C) swerve always
D) brake on it

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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Study Tips:

  • Study your state manual first
  • Master signs before laws
  • Do motorcycle/CDL separately
  • Drive kind — Forum kind