CA DMV Motorcycle Handbook Flashcards
Motorcycle
a motor vehicle with a seat or saddle for the rider designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels
Motor-driven cycle
a motorcycle with less than 150cc motor size
Motorize bicycle or Moped
2- or 3-wheeled device capable of no more than 30mph on level ground with:
- fully operative pedals
- motor producing < 4 gross brake horsepower
- automatic transmission
Electric bicycle
a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of < 750 watts
The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle MUST…
- be 16 years old or older
- wear a bicycle helmet
- not transport passengers
- only ride in bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance
Motorized scooter
any 2-wheeled “device” with:
- a motor, handlebars, and a floorboard for standing on when riding
and the option of having:
- driver seat which cannot interfere with the operator’s ability to stand and ride
- the ability to be powered by human propulsion
Class M1 license
2-wheeled motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized scooter, and all class M2 vehicles
Class M2 license
motorized bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter
Class C license
motorcycle with a side car attached, 3-wheeled motorcycle, or motorized scooter
Class M1/M2 permit has what restrictions?
- No carrying passengers
- No freeway driving
- No nighttime driving
By law, you MUST wear…
a US DOT compliant motorcycle safety helmet
The majority of serious and fatal motorcycle injuries are what kind of injury?
head injury
Your helmet should…
- meet US DOT safety standards
- have manufacturer-applied DOT lettering on the back of the helmet
- fit snuggly all the way around
- have no obvious defects such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps
- be securely fasted in your head when you ride
True/False: DOT lettering can be a stick-on label
FALSE. DOT lettering should not be a stick-on label or easily removed.
True/False: A windshield is an acceptable substitute for a face shield or goggles
FALSE. A windshield is NOT a substitute for a face shield or goggles
To be effective, eye or face shield protection MUST…
- be free of scratches
- be resistant to punctures
- give a clear view to either side
- fasten securely
- permit air to pass through
- permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed
True/False: Tinted eye protection or tinted face shields may be worn at night
FALSE. Tinted eye protection or tinted face shields should not be worn at night or when little light is available.
Riding for long periods in cold weather can cause…
- severe chill
- dehydration
- fatigue
True/False: Your feet should comfortably reach the ground while you are seated on the motorcycle
TRUE
A street-legal motorcycle MUST have…
- tires with sufficient tread and air pressure
- operable headlights, taillight, brake light, and turn signals
- front and rear brakes
- a horn
- mirror(s)
What proportion of collisions occur by motorcycle riders with < 6 months experience?
more than half
