California Motorcycle

The motorcycle knowledge test for California: gear, controls, curves, traffic, hazards, passengers, and alcohol.

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Questions in This Course: 88
The Mock Test: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.

About This Test

This course teaches the California motorcycle knowledge test. It covers safe riding: gear, controls, curves, traffic, hazards, passengers and alcohol. It is the test for a motorcycle endorsement or a motorcycle license, and it is separate from the car knowledge test.

Passing the knowledge test does not by itself let you ride. You must also pass an on-cycle skills test, unless California waives it for a rider who has completed an approved rider course - one of the things that differs most between states, so confirm it with the agency.

The test is given by California Department of Motor Vehicles, not by this site.

You sit it at a licensing office. California DMV office locations lists them, and many take appointments rather than walk-ins, so check before you travel.

The endorsement age, the documents to bring, the fee, and whether an approved rider course can stand in for the on-cycle skills test are all set by California, and they change. Confirm them on California DMV licensing.

California DMV requires in-office motorcycle knowledge tests to start before 4:30 p.m. The motorcycle instruction permit application includes a vision exam and photo at the DMV office. California DMV Motorcycle Permit Instructions.

Official Links

California DMV — driver licensing — Ages, documents, fees and how to apply
California DMV — office locations — Where to sit the test, and appointments

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Questions

Common Questions

Is there an official test, and how is the mock test scored?

California's motorcycle knowledge test: 30 questions, 24 to pass. These numbers are widely reported; California does not publish them. 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.

How are the questions checked?

Every question is checked before it goes live, and again each time the site is updated.

Where do I take the Motorcycle test in California?