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.

  2. 2

    Motorcycle licenses and application requirements

    3 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 score
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    Official DMV motorcycle sample test 1
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    Official DMV motorcycle sample test 2
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    California Driver’s Handbook: laws and rules of the road

    Blue-page crossover. Signals, right-of-way, lines, speed, curb colors.

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    California Driver’s Handbook: navigating the roads
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    CHP motorcycle safety and lane-splitting guidance
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    DMV knowledge-test preparation
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    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.