California Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is $30,000

In California, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least $30,000 in coverage for the bodily injuries or death of one person in any one accident. This requirement applies to motorcycles as well as cars.

Source: Insurance Requirements; Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If you have an accident and are uninsured at the time, your license will be suspended for up to four years. However, after one year has passed, your license can be reinstated if you obtain and submit to the DMV an SR-22 Proof of Financial Responsibility certificate. (Note: SR-22 insurance is considered insurance for high-risk drivers, so you should expect your insurance rates to be higher than usual.)

Source: Collisions Are Not Accidents, Handling Emergencies, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 20 days.

If your vehicle is registered in another state or country, you must register it in California. You have 20 days to register your vehicle after becoming a resident or getting a state job.

Source: Out-of-State Vehicles; Section 13. Vehicle Registration Requirements; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is chemical drug and alcohol testing.

California drivers give their implied consent to chemical testing for alcohol and drugs when they operate a vehicle on the state's roadways.

Source: Admin Per Se, Alcohol/Drugs and Driving is Dangerous, Alcohol and Drugs, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 55 mph.

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway.

Source: Manage Your Speed; Section 8. Safe Driving; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is either or both of the above.

Do not dump or abandon animals on a highway. This crime is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, 6 months in jail, or both.

Source: Critical Roadway Information; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are correct.

Help prevent fatigue while riding by taking frequent breaks, limiting the length of your trip, and protecting yourself from the elements by wearing proper clothing.

Not quite. The answer is 2; 3

An average 140-pound woman will become legally intoxicated after consuming 2 alcoholic drinks. An average 180-pound man will become legally intoxicated after consuming 3 alcoholic drinks. (1 alcoholic drink equals 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor, 12 ounces of 5% beer, or 5 ounces of 12% wine.)

Source: Get a DUI - Lose Your License, Alcohol and Drugs, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is both of the above are true.

While you hold a Class M1 instruction permit, your motorcycle riding is restricted as follows: (1) You may not carry passengers; (2) you may not ride on a freeway; and (3) you may not ride at night.

Source: Requirements for a Motorcycle M1 or M2 License, License Requirements, California Motorcycle Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Neither of the above is true.

In California, every aspiring motorcyclist regardless of age must obtain a motorcycle instruction permit before becoming eligible for a motorcycle license. However, if you're at least 21 years old, you are not required to hold the permit for any specified minimum amount of time. You may take a California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) training course or take the DMV motorcycle skills test as soon as you're able.

Source: California Motorcyclist Safety Program Training Course, License Requirements, California Motorcycle Handbook

Not quite. The answer is any of the above.

The use of any drug that impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal. It does not matter whether it is a prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal drug. Check with your physician or pharmacist or read the warning label if you are not sure whether the drug can affect your driving.

Source: Carrying Alcohol in a Vehicle, Alcohol/Drugs and Driving is Dangerous, Alcohol and Drugs, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Any or all of these

If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties: license suspension, severe fines, and community service.

Not quite. The answer is once every 18 months

If you are given a one-point traffic violation, the judge may offer you the choice to attend a traffic violator school to have the citation not reported to your insurance company but remain on your driving record. You can do this once in any 18-month period. The school will report your course completion to the court. You will also get a completion receipt.

Source: Traffic Violator School Convictions, Section 10. Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is DMV will revoke your driving privilege.

DMV will revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of a hit-and-run or reckless driving that resulted in injury. Courts have the authority to suspend a person’s driving privilege. At the end of your suspension or revocation, you may apply for a replacement driver’s license. [Suspension or Revocation, Section 10: Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook].

Not quite. The answer is never permitted.

Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is never permitted. The motorcyclist and passenger must always straddle the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is 10 days.

If you purchase a vehicle from a private party, you must transfer ownership of the vehicle within 10 days. You must submit to the DMV the California Certificate of Title, vehicle registration fees, and possibly other documents as well. You must also submit the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) form within only 5 days. Fortunately, you may be able to submit it online at the DMV website. (Note: If you purchase a vehicle from a commercial auto dealer instead, the dealer will handle many of these details for you.)

Source: Vehicle Registration Requirements, Administrative, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 0.00%

A California driver who is under DUI probation because of prior convictions may not have any alcohol in their blood when operating a vehicle. Just one alcoholic drink will result in a BAC greater than 0.01%.

Source: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit, Alcohol/Drugs and Driving is Dangerous, Alcohol and Drugs, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is report the accident to the DMV.

If you are involved in an accident that results in death, injury, or more than $1,000 of property damage, you must file an accident report with the DMV within 10 days. If you fail to do so, your license will be suspended. [Collisions are Not Accidents, Handling Emergencies, California Driver Handbook],

Source: Collisions on Your Record, Administrative, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is No.

The requirement to pass the DMV motorcycle skills test for a Class M1 license will be waived if you successfully complete a California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) training course. If you're under 21 years of age, you are required to complete a CMSP course. If you're at least 21 years of age, you may either pass the skills test or complete a CMSP course.

Source: California Motorcyclist Safety Program Training Course, License Requirements, California Motorcycle Handbook

Not quite. The answer is 5 days

In California, driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense. The penalties you will face if convicted depend on the reason that your license was suspended. If your license was suspended because you were declared a negligent operator (i.e., excessive points on your driving record), you will be fined $300 – $1,000 and sentenced to jail for between five days and six months for a first offense. [CVC § 12810.5],

Source: CVC § 14601