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California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the California motorcycle knowledge test for a Class M1 or M2 license. These questions are written from the California Motorcyclist Handbook and cover license classes, permit limits and training, plus safe riding skills.

  • Motociclo
  • Califórnia
  • 135 perguntas
  • Verificado em 10 de outubro de 2026

Resposta rápida

Entidade responsável: California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Pratique aqui gratuitamente com 135 perguntas, cada uma com a resposta e uma explicação. Verificado com fontes oficiais em 10 de outubro de 2026.

Leia antes de praticarComece por aqui: US Motorcycle Permit Study Guide. Notas em linguagem simples, diagramas e os números a memorizar.

  1. Pergunta 1 de 15

    What does a California Class M1 license allow?
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    Resposta: B. Any two-wheel motorcycle, plus all M2 vehicles

    M1 covers any two-wheel motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or motorized scooter, plus everything under M2.

  2. Pergunta 2 de 15

    What does a California Class M2 license allow?
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    Resposta: D. Only motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters

    M2 is limited to motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters.

  3. Pergunta 3 de 15

    In California, who must finish a CMSP training course before getting a motorcycle permit?
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    Resposta: A. Applicants under 21

    Applicants under 21 must complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program course first.

  4. Pergunta 4 de 15

    Can a California motorcycle permit holder carry a passenger?
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    Resposta: B. No

    The motorcycle instruction permit does not allow passengers.

  5. Pergunta 5 de 15

    Which of these is a California motorcycle permit restriction?
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    Resposta: B. No freeway riding and no night riding

    Permit holders may not ride on freeways, at night or with passengers.

  6. Pergunta 6 de 15

    What does a CMSP certificate of completion (DL 389) do?
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    Resposta: D. It waives the DMV motorcycle skills test

    The DL 389 can waive the skills test.

  7. Pergunta 7 de 15

    How long is a California DL 389 certificate valid?
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    Resposta: C. 12 months

    The DL 389 is valid for 12 months from its issue date.

  8. Pergunta 8 de 15

    Does California accept an out-of-state rider course card to waive the skills test?
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    Resposta: B. No

    Out-of-state programs and insurance course cards do not qualify for the waiver.

  9. Pergunta 9 de 15

    Which California riders must wear a helmet?
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    Resposta: C. All riders and passengers

    Vehicle Code 27803 requires a DOT-compliant helmet for every rider and passenger.

  10. Pergunta 10 de 15

    What standard must a California motorcycle helmet meet?
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    Resposta: B. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (DOT)

    The helmet must be certified by the maker as meeting FMVSS 218.

  11. Pergunta 11 de 15

    Under California law, can you wear earphones in both ears while riding?
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    Resposta: B. No

    Vehicle Code 27400 bars headsets, earplugs or earphones in both ears, except devices made to reduce harmful noise that still let you hear sirens and horns.

  12. Pergunta 12 de 15

    Can motorcycles use carpool (HOV) lanes in California?
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    Resposta: D. Yes, unless signs say otherwise

    Motorcyclists may use carpool lanes unless otherwise posted.

  13. Pergunta 13 de 15

    What is the speed limit for a motorcycle towing a trailer in California?
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    Resposta: C. 55 mph

    A motorcycle towing a trailer may not go over 55 mph and may not use carpool lanes.

  14. Pergunta 14 de 15

    How does the California handbook define lane splitting?
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    Resposta: A. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower traffic, or moving to the front at a light

    The handbook explains lane splitting and warns that it is risky.

  15. Pergunta 15 de 15

    With only a Class C license in California, which can you operate?
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    Resposta: D. A three-wheel motorcycle or a motorcycle with a sidecar

    Class C holders may operate three-wheel motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecars.

O que saber antes do exame

  • An M1 license covers any two-wheel motorcycle and everything in M2. M2 covers only motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters.
  • Applicants under 21 must complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) course before getting a motorcycle instruction permit.
  • Permit holders may not carry passengers, ride on freeways or ride at night.
  • A CMSP certificate of completion (DL 389) waives the skills test and is valid for 12 months. Out-of-state course cards do not qualify.
  • All riders and passengers must wear a DOT-compliant helmet (Vehicle Code 27803).
  • Motorcyclists may use carpool (HOV) lanes unless signs say otherwise.

Perguntas frequentes

Who has to take a motorcycle training course in California?

Applicants under 21 must finish a CMSP course before they can get a motorcycle instruction permit.

What are the California motorcycle permit restrictions?

No passengers, no freeway riding and no riding at night.

Does a CMSP course replace the DMV skills test?

Yes. The DL 389 completion certificate waives the skills test. It is valid for 12 months.

Is lane splitting covered in the California handbook?

Yes. The handbook defines lane splitting as riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic, or moving to the front at a light, and explains its risks.

Can motorcycles use carpool lanes in California?

Yes, unless signs say otherwise.

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