California Motorcycle Practice Test 1

11.As you near a blind intersection, which lane position should you pick?

The portion closest to the parked cars on the cornerWhichever portion keeps you farthest from the crossing driverThe right portion of the lane, in every caseThe one that brings you into the cross-street driver's view at the earliest moment

12.What does a face shield give a rider that goggles do not?

Coverage for the entire face, not just the eyesPermission to ride without a helmetBetter hearing at highway speedA wider view of the road behind you

13.At a minimum, what equipment must a street-legal motorcycle carry?

A rear brake, a horn, and a windshieldBrakes on both wheels, working lights and signals, a horn, mirrors, and sound tiresSaddlebags, one mirror, and a kickstandA front brake, a tachometer, and a passenger seat

14.What should you do when riding through a highway work zone?

Slow down, obey flaggers, and watch for workers and equipmentKeep your normal speed through the conesPass workers as closely as you canIgnore flaggers whenever traffic looks clear

15.Which brake helps you hold your speed and stay steady through a tight U-turn?

The front brake, squeezed firmlyThe rear brake, dragged lightlyBoth brakes, applied hardNeither one, because you should coast with the clutch in

16.A car is coming down an entrance ramp beside you and no other lane is open. What should you do?

Adjust your speed to open a gap and stay near the middle of your laneHold your speed and expect the driver to yield to youMove to the edge of your lane nearest the rampStop on the roadway until the car has merged

17.While lane splitting, what should a rider watch for most closely?

Cars changing lanes, side mirrors, and doors that could openNothing, because lane splitting is always safeOnly the color of the next traffic lightOnly pedestrians on the sidewalk

18.Which braking mistake turns up most often in motorcycle collisions?

Using the front brake alone and never the rearDownshifting before touching either brakeUsing too little front brake paired with too much rearBraking with two fingers instead of all four

19.Of the helmet styles a rider can choose from, which offers the most coverage?

A half shell helmetA three-quarters helmetA modular helmet worn with the chin bar raisedA full-face helmet with a visor that locks in place

20.A rider who has been drinking looks alert and walks steadily. Does that matter legally?

No, because a breath or blood test decides the question, not appearanceYes, an officer must release a rider who walks a straight lineYes, looking sober raises the legal limit that appliesOnly if the rider has had fewer than three drinks