California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Övningsprov 3

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   How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

   • ABrake later than usual
   • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
   • CFollow other vehicles more closely
   • DFaster, to keep your balance
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   Svar: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

   With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

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   In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

   • AIn the right part of the lane
   • BExactly in the center
   • COn the shoulder
   • DIn the left part of the lane
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   Svar: D. In the left part of the lane

   The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

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   Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

   • AIt hides you from other drivers
   • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
   • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
   • DIt lets you brake in the curve
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   Svar: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

   Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

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   When should a riding group switch to single file?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BOn long straight roads
   • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
   • DNever
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   Svar: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

   Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

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   About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?

   • AAbout one drink per hour
   • BAbout three drinks per hour
   • CAs fast as you drink coffee
   • DAbout one drink per day
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   Svar: A. About one drink per hour

   The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.

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   What is lane splitting?

   • ARiding on the shoulder
   • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
   • CChanging lanes quickly
   • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
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   Svar: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

   Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

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   You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?

   • ALearn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
   • BAssume it is just like yours
   • CRide fast to test it
   • DSkip the pre-ride check
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   Svar: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it

   Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.

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   What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?

   • ATurning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
   • BSteering with the rear brake
   • CPressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
   • DLeaning your body only
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   Svar: C. Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean

   Pressing forward on the grip on the side of the turn makes the motorcycle lean and turn that way.

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   A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

   • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
   • BSpeed up a lot
   • CStop in your lane
   • DBrake hard to warn them
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   Svar: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

   Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

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    Where is the front brake lever?

    • AIn front of the left handgrip
    • BAt your left foot
    • CIn front of the right handgrip
    • DAt your right foot
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    Svar: C. In front of the right handgrip

    The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

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

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
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    Svar: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

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    How do you check your brake light before riding?

    • ATurn on the high beam
    • BUse the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
    • CRide at night and look behind you
    • DPress the horn
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    Svar: B. Use the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light

    Each brake control should turn on the brake light by itself.

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    You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?

    • AStop in your lane first
    • BCheck the surface, signal, and slow down
    • CBrake hard while still on the road
    • DSwerve off quickly
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    Svar: B. Check the surface, signal, and slow down

    Shoulders can be soft or loose. Check it, signal, and slow down before you leave the road.

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    Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
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    Svar: B. At intersections

    Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

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    A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AStop and wait for it to leave
    • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
    • CSwerve toward it
    • DKick at the dog
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    Svar: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

    Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

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    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
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    Svar: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

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    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
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    Svar: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

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    What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?

    • AClose it completely
    • BBrake hard instead
    • CRoll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
    • DPull in the clutch
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    Svar: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed

    Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.

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    In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

    • ARight beside the leader
    • BTwo seconds directly behind
    • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
    • DHalf a second, in the left part
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    Svar: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane

    The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.

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    What should you do when riding at night?

    • AFollow the car ahead more closely
    • BSlow down and increase your following distance
    • CTurn your headlight off near other cars
    • DWear a tinted face shield
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    Svar: B. Slow down and increase your following distance

    At night you see less, so slow down, leave more space and use the lights of the car ahead to see the road.

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    How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

    • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
    • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
    • CCross them at full speed at any angle
    • DRide along on top of them
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    Svar: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

    Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

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    About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

    • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
    • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
    • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
    • DOnly to the vehicle in front
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    Svar: C. About 12 seconds ahead

    Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

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    On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?

    • AWith the pedal at your right foot
    • BWith the lever at your left hand
    • CWith the pedal at your left foot
    • DWith the lever at your right hand
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    Svar: A. With the pedal at your right foot

    The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.

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    A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

    • ARide closer together
    • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
    • CUse the shoulder
    • DRide two abreast
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    Svar: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

    Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

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    If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

    • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
    • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
    • CYou should never brake at all
    • DDuring the swerve
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    Svar: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

    Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

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