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.
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主办机构：California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)。 在这里免费练习135道题，每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月10日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题，共15题
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答案: 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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第2题，共15题
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答案: D. Only motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters
M2 is limited to motorized bicycles, mopeds and motorized scooters.
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第3题，共15题
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答案: A. Applicants under 21
Applicants under 21 must complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program course first.
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第4题，共15题
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答案: B. No
The motorcycle instruction permit does not allow passengers.
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第5题，共15题
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答案: B. No freeway riding and no night riding
Permit holders may not ride on freeways, at night or with passengers.
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第6题，共15题
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答案: D. It waives the DMV motorcycle skills test
The DL 389 can waive the skills test.
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第7题，共15题
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答案: C. 12 months
The DL 389 is valid for 12 months from its issue date.
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第8题，共15题
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答案: B. No
Out-of-state programs and insurance course cards do not qualify for the waiver.
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第9题，共15题
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答案: C. All riders and passengers
Vehicle Code 27803 requires a DOT-compliant helmet for every rider and passenger.
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第10题，共15题
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答案: B. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (DOT)
The helmet must be certified by the maker as meeting FMVSS 218.
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第11题，共15题
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答案: 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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第12题，共15题
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答案: D. Yes, unless signs say otherwise
Motorcyclists may use carpool lanes unless otherwise posted.
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第13题，共15题
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答案: C. 55 mph
A motorcycle towing a trailer may not go over 55 mph and may not use carpool lanes.
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第14题，共15题
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答案: 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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第15题，共15题
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答案: D. A three-wheel motorcycle or a motorcycle with a sidecar
Class C holders may operate three-wheel motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecars.
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考前须知
- 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.
常见问题
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.