California DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 5
Test 5 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real California test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years 6 months
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1. You are turning left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should you begin and end the turn?
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Answer B: Begin in the lane just right of the center line and finish just right of the center line of the new street
You approach a left turn from the lane closest to the center line and enter the new roadway just to the right of its center line, which keeps you clear of oncoming traffic.
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2. A group in formation needs to change lanes. What is the safest way to do it?
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Answer A: The leader starts the change early enough for the whole group to complete it
Beginning the change early gives the entire formation the road and the time it needs to move over together instead of scattering across two lanes.
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3. What must a California motorcycle applicant aged 15 years and 6 months to under 17 years and 6 months provide?
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Answer A: A DL 389 certificate plus proof of completed driver education and driver training, or a Class C driver license
California requires these minors to submit a DL 389, to show completion of driver education and driver training or hold a Class C license, and to pass both the driver knowledge test and the motorcycle knowledge test.
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4. Which driver may use a handheld wireless device in California while the hands-free rules bind everyone else?
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Answer A: An on-duty emergency services professional in an authorized emergency vehicle
Section 23123.5 exempts an emergency services professional using the device while operating an authorized emergency vehicle in the course of employment.
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5. On a two-lane road, a solid yellow line runs on your side of the center while a broken yellow line runs on the other side. What does this mean?
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Answer D: You may not pass, although oncoming drivers may
Passing restrictions are read from the line closest to your own lane, so a solid yellow line on your side creates a no-passing zone for you alone.
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6. What fine range does California set for a first conviction of driving without evidence of financial responsibility?
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Answer B: $100 to $200, plus penalty assessments
Section 16029 sets a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $200 plus penalty assessments for a first conviction.
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7. How long does California suspend the driving privilege for a first refusal of a chemical test?
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Answer C: One year
Section 23612 provides for an administrative suspension of one year for a first refusal to submit to or complete chemical testing.
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8. Which of these is true of the roadway a driver is being sent onto here?
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Answer D: Its own signs, signals and speed limits govern for the whole way around
The alternate route is an ordinary public road, so every control posted on it governs as usual; being sent that way grants no extra priority and no relief from the limits in force there.
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9. What does the thick foam liner inside a certified helmet actually do in a crash?
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Answer C: It crushes so the head slows down over a longer time and distance
The crushable liner is the part that absorbs energy, letting the head decelerate gradually instead of stopping instantly against a hard surface.
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10. Is a windshield an adequate substitute for eye protection?
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Answer A: No, because air and debris still reach the rider's eyes around and over the screen
Airflow passes over and around a windshield, so a face shield or goggles are still needed to keep the rider's vision clear.
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11. What are the minimum liability coverage amounts required in California?
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Answer A: $30,000 for one death or injury, $60,000 for more than one person, and $15,000 for property damage
California requires liability coverage of at least $30,000 for a single death or injury, $60,000 when more than one person is involved, and $15,000 for property damage.
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12. What must a California driver do after striking an unattended parked car when the owner cannot be found?
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Answer C: Leave a written notice on the vehicle giving name and address
Section 20002 requires the driver to stop and either locate the owner or leave a conspicuous written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the vehicle owner, along with a statement of the circumstances.
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13. What is the correct way to ride across a stretch of slippery pavement?
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Answer C: Reduce speed before you reach it, avoid sudden moves, and use both brakes gently if you must brake
The speed must come off before the slippery area, and once the tires are on it every input, braking included, has to be smooth and gentle.
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14. In California, when must you turn on your headlights relative to sunset and sunrise?
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Answer B: Beginning 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
California requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever conditions such as rain, fog or smoke reduce visibility.
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15. While you wait for the ambulance at a crash, what is the most useful help you can give?
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Answer C: Keep the person still and warm, and press down firmly on any heavy bleeding
Keeping an injured person still and warm and controlling bleeding are among the few things a bystander can safely do.
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16. Why should baggage be kept as low as possible on a motorcycle?
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Answer C: A high load raises the center of gravity and makes the machine unstable
Weight carried high changes the balance of the motorcycle and makes it feel top heavy in turns and in crosswinds.
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17. How may an adult California driver legally use a cell phone that is mounted on the windshield or dashboard?
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Answer D: With a single swipe or touch, in hands-free mode
California permits adult drivers to use a mounted phone in hands-free mode with a single swipe or touch, and prohibits holding the device while driving.
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18. What does California add to a driving record after a traffic collision the department finds the driver responsible for?
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Answer D: One point
Section 12810 counts one point for a traffic accident in which the department deems the operator responsible.
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19. Which clue best warns a rider that the door of a parked car is about to open?
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Answer B: Someone visible in the seat, or exhaust showing at the tailpipe
Occupied cars are the ones that open doors, so scan through rear windows and mirrors and look for exhaust or wheels turning as you approach.
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20. What speed limit applies in California when approaching a railway grade crossing without a clear view of 400 feet in both directions along the track?
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Answer B: 15 mph
Section 22352 sets a 15 mile per hour prima facie limit at a railway grade crossing when the driver lacks a clear and unobstructed view for 400 feet in both directions during the last 100 feet of the approach.
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21. A sign at the signal reads LEFT TURN ON GREEN ARROW ONLY. The ball turns green but no arrow appears. What may you do?
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Answer C: Wait, because your turn is allowed only while the arrow is showing
The sign removes the permissive turn, so the left is legal only during the green arrow and you must wait behind the line until it appears.
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22. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on most California highways?
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Answer A: 65 mph
The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph, dropping to 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways and for vehicles towing trailers.
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23. How many vehicles must be lined up behind a slow driver on a California two-lane highway before that driver must use a turnout?
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Answer B: Five or more
Section 21656 requires a slow-moving vehicle to turn off at the nearest designated turnout when the vehicles lined up behind it reach the statutory count and passing is unsafe.
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24. What does California impose on a first conviction for engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest on a highway?
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Answer B: Jail of 24 hours to 90 days, a fine of $355 to $1,000 and community service
Section 23109 sets 24 hours to 90 days in jail, a fine of $355 to $1,000 and 40 hours of community service for a first speed contest conviction.
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25. You are stopped in a shared through and right-turn lane with your right signal on, and a bicyclist rides up along your right side. What should you do?
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Answer A: Let the bicyclist clear the intersection or move ahead before you turn
A cyclist alongside your right side is in the path your turn will sweep across, so wait until that space is clear before turning.