California Motorcycle Practice Test 6

11.Effective eye or face protection should do which of the following?

Seal completely so no air at all can enterBe tinted dark enough to use at any hourLet some air pass through so it does not fog overSit loosely so you can flip it up in a hurry

12.What does California require in order to ride a motorcycle on public roads?

A regular Class C car license is enoughA Class M1 motorcycle license or, to practice, a Class M1 instruction permitNo license is required for motorcyclesOnly a bicycle permit

13.A pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk ahead of you. What must you do?

Sound your horn and continueYield and let the pedestrian cross safelySpeed up to pass before they reach youSqueeze past on the right

14.According to the handbook, what should you do if your rear wheel locks while you are traveling in a straight line?

Immediately release the rear brake no matter whatTurn the handlebars quickly from side to sideKeep the rear brake locked until you have stoppedGrab a handful of front brake to balance it

15.What kind of gloves are recommended for riding a motorcycle?

Fingerless gloves for better feelThin cloth glovesFull-fingered gloves made of leather or other durable materialNo gloves, so you can grip better

16.What should a motorcyclist do about other vehicles' blind spots?

Ride in them so drivers cannot hit you from the sideAvoid lingering in them, and adjust speed or position so drivers can see youAssume drivers always check their blind spotsStay directly behind trucks in their blind spot

17.Why should you drop farther back when following a large truck or bus?

The large vehicle blocks your view and hides you, so more space lets you see and be seenLarge vehicles cannot legally share the road with motorcyclesIt is illegal to follow any truckTrucks always stop faster than motorcycles

18.You must stop quickly while leaned over in a curve. What is the best technique?

Straighten the motorcycle first, then apply the brakesGrab the front brake while still leaned overStomp on the rear brake and hold the leanRelease both brakes and steer a wider line

19.How can you warn a driver behind you that you are about to slow down where they may not expect it?

Tap the brake pedal or lever to flash your brake lightTurn off your headlightWave your left arm forwardSpeed up briefly

20.How should you cross railroad or trolley tracks that run in the same direction as your path?

Move over and cross them at an angle of at least 45 degreesRide along the top of the rail lengthwiseCross at the shallowest angle possibleBrake hard while your tires are on the rails