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.
Mabilis na sagot
Pinapatakbo ito ng California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 135 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 10, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 2 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Only motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters
M2 is limited to motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters.
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Tanong 3 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Applicants under 21
Applicants under 21 must complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program course first.
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Tanong 4 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. No
The motorcycle instruction permit does not allow passengers.
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Tanong 5 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. No freeway riding and no night riding
Permit holders may not ride on freeways, at night or with passengers.
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Tanong 6 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. It waives the DMV motorcycle skills test
The DL 389 can waive the skills test.
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Tanong 7 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. 12 months
The DL 389 is valid for 12 months from its issue date.
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Tanong 8 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. No
Out-of-state programs and insurance course cards do not qualify for the waiver.
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Tanong 9 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. All riders and passengers
Vehicle Code 27803 requires a DOT-compliant helmet for every rider and passenger.
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Tanong 10 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (DOT)
The helmet must be certified by the maker as meeting FMVSS 218.
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Tanong 11 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 12 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Yes, unless signs say otherwise
Motorcyclists may use carpool lanes unless otherwise posted.
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Tanong 13 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. 55 mph
A motorcycle towing a trailer may not go over 55 mph and may not use carpool lanes.
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Tanong 14 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 15 ng 15
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. A three-wheel motorcycle or a motorcycle with a sidecar
Class C holders may operate three-wheel motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecars.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- 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.
Mga madalas itanong
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.