Verified 2026-08-19
Official links
Independent study aid — not a DMV publication. If official guidance changes, the current handbook and Vehicle Code control.
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California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 665 R2-2024)Primary source. Finish the cores, then repair misses here. E-bikes, helmet stats, transponders, denim, rain tire-tracks, and night-riding technique are in this book — they are testable.
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Motorcycle licenses and application requirements3 knowledge-test attempts per application (3rd fail = reapply + fee). Over 21: no permit or holding period. DL 389 waives skills only, 12 months.
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Learner’s permits and published 80% knowledge-test score4
Official DMV motorcycle sample test 15
Official DMV motorcycle sample test 26
California Driver’s Handbook: laws and rules of the roadBlue-page crossover. Signals, right-of-way, lines, speed, curb colors.
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California Driver’s Handbook: navigating the roads8
CHP motorcycle safety and lane-splitting guidance9
DMV knowledge-test preparation10
DMV testing process and prohibited testing aids
Use in this order: finish the cores and drills here, take both official samples, then open the handbook only to repair specific misses.