2026 California DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 5 (29 Questions And Complete Answers)
1 / 29
Terms in this set
29
If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:
1. The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
2. You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.
3. You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.
1. The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
2. You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.
3. You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.
The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
1. Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.
2. Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
3. Swerve around the animal.
1. Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.
2. Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
3. Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
The gearshift is located:
1. By the left footrest.
2. By the right footrest.
3. By the right handle grip.
1. By the left footrest.
2. By the right footrest.
3. By the right handle grip.
By the left footrest.
When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?
1. Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
2. Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.
3. The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.
1. Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
2. Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.
3. The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.
Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
When riding in a group, mirrors:
1. Should be checked frequently by all riders.
2. Should be used only by the lead rider.
3. Should not be checked frequently because they can be a distraction.
1. Should be checked frequently by all riders.
2. Should be used only by the lead rider.
3. Should not be checked frequently because they can be a distraction.
Should be checked frequently by all riders.
When may a motorized bicycle or moped be operated in a bicycle lane?
1. Never. Motorized bicycles may never be used in bicycle lanes.
2. Only when carrying a passenger.
3. Only when authorized by local ordinance or law enforcement.
1. Never. Motorized bicycles may never be used in bicycle lanes.
2. Only when carrying a passenger.
3. Only when authorized by local ordinance or law enforcement.
Only when authorized by local ordinance or law enforcement.
When riding a motorcycle, your feet should be:
1. On the footrests for balance.
2. Pointed with your toes aiming downward.
3. Relaxed.
1. On the footrests for balance.
2. Pointed with your toes aiming downward.
3. Relaxed.
On the footrests for balance.
To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:
1. Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.
2. Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding.
3. Wave your arms while riding.
1. Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.
2. Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding.
3. Wave your arms while riding.
Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.
The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:
1. Look well ahead of your motorcycle.
2. Avoid high-density traffic areas.
3. Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit.
1. Look well ahead of your motorcycle.
2. Avoid high-density traffic areas.
3. Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit.
Look well ahead of your motorcycle.
You should pick a lane position that:
1. Best increases your visibility and allows for a safe cushion of space.
2. You like, without regard to others.
3. Gets you close to other vehicles.
1. Best increases your visibility and allows for a safe cushion of space.
2. You like, without regard to others.
3. Gets you close to other vehicles.
Best increases your visibility and allows for a safe cushion of space.
Showing the first 10 terms. Use the flashcard player above to study all 29 terms!