California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

   • AUpside down
   • BExactly as far as they are
   • CCloser than they really are
   • DFarther away than they really are
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Farther away than they really are

   Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

   • AEvery six hours
   • BNever, if you feel fine
   • CAt least every two hours
   • DOnly when you need fuel
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

   • ATight only at the forehead
   • BSnugly, all the way around your head
   • CLoosely, so it is easy to take off
   • DLoosely, so air can flow under it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Snugly, all the way around your head

   A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

   • AOn short trips, a few minutes after starting out
   • BOnly in rain
   • COnly on long highway trips
   • DOnly after midnight
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out

   Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What should you do before changing lanes?

   • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
   • BOnly sound your horn
   • COnly check your mirrors
   • DSpeed up first
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

   Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Under implied consent laws, what do you agree to by riding on public roads?

   • ATo take a skills test every year
   • BTo ride only in daylight
   • CTo be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks
   • DTo carry a passenger when asked
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. To be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks

   Refusing a test can lead to losing your license.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Why might you tap your brake to flash the brake light before slowing?

   • ATo test the bulb
   • BTo warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow
   • CTo signal a lane change
   • DBecause it is required at every stop
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. To warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow

   Flashing your brake light helps before a sharp turn off a fast road or before pulling off the road.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

   • AGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
   • BBrake hard
   • CFight the wobble with sharp steering
   • DSpeed up to stop the wobble
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking

   Do not fight the wobble or brake. Ease off the throttle, move your weight forward and down, and pull off when you can.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?

   • AIt only slows down
   • BTo the left
   • CIt goes straight
   • DTo the right
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. To the right

   This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Where should you carry cargo on a motorcycle?

    • ABehind the rear axle
    • BLow and forward, over or in front of the rear axle
    • CHigh on the passenger seat
    • DHanging from the handlebars
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Low and forward, over or in front of the rear axle

    Keeping weight low and forward helps handling. Weight high or far back can make the motorcycle unstable.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the L stand for?

    • ALights and electrics
    • BLane position
    • CLoad
    • DLevers
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Lights and electrics

    L is Lights and electrics: headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, battery and wiring.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?

    • AKeep the front wheel locked
    • BRelease both brakes and coast
    • CTurn the handlebars sharply
    • DRelease the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away

    A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

    • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
    • BOnly a backrest
    • CNothing extra
    • DA second set of handlebars
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger

    The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?

    • AThe rear fender
    • BThe rider's shoulders
    • CNothing; hands in the lap
    • DThe rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds

    Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Besides a knowledge test, what test do most riders pass to earn a motorcycle license?

    • AA written essay
    • BA yearly medical exam
    • CAn on-cycle skills test
    • DA parking test in a car
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. An on-cycle skills test

    Most states require a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. An approved rider course can often replace the skills test.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?

    • ALight and easy
    • BExactly normal
    • CLoose only at high speed
    • DHeavy
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Heavy

    A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    In traffic, you can't avoid a small animal without swerving into danger. What should you do?

    • AStay in your lane
    • BBrake so hard you fall
    • CRide onto the sidewalk
    • DSwerve into oncoming traffic
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Stay in your lane

    Hitting something small is less dangerous than hitting a car or truck.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    How should you load saddlebags?

    • AWith the heaviest items on the left
    • BFull on one side and empty on the other
    • CWith all the weight on one side
    • DWith about the same weight on each side
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. With about the same weight on each side

    Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

    • AShift to neutral and coast
    • BRelease the front brake
    • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
    • DTurn sharply off the road
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

    On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Where should a beginner ride in a group?

    • ANext to another rider
    • BRight behind the leader
    • CAt the very back
    • DIn the lead
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Right behind the leader

    Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Which hand controls the throttle?

    • AThe right hand
    • BNeither; it is a foot pedal
    • CEither hand
    • DThe left hand
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The right hand

    The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

    • AHalf a second
    • BExactly five seconds
    • CAt least two seconds
    • DOne second
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

    • AA half helmet
    • BA full-face helmet
    • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
    • DA cap with a sun visor
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A full-face helmet

    A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?

    • AIt is cooler than the rest of the road
    • BIt is always painted
    • COil and grease drip from cars that stop there
    • DWater collects only in the center
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there

    Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.

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