CMSP Course
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - answer1-
motorcycles are more vulnerable than cars
2-they are harder to see than cars
3-you are exposed to the elements
What is rider readiness?1 - answer Be mentally and physically prepared
Wear proper riding gear
Understand your abilities and limitations
Know the riding conditions
Know you motorcycle's capabilities and limitations
What does it mean to act responsibly? - answer Ride within the limits of your personal
ability, the motorcycle's capabilities, be aware of environmental conditions and manage
the risks of riding.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? - answer
Keeps rider comfortable, covered and protected, protects from the elements, improves
your control and makes you more visible to others
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - answer You can get a jacket
that fits the way you like and riding gear is designed for riding posture.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - answerReflective
reflects the light in all directions; retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - answerThey
are not impact resistance, not designed for the elements and may blow off.
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - answerComfort,
protection and visibility.
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? -
answerIn the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - answerThrottle, clutch
lever, gearshift, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handle bars
What is the purpose of the engine cut off switch and where is it located? - answerTo
avoid taking your hands off the bar in a situation where control is critical and you need
to turn off the engine. Located on the right grip.
, What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - answerTo turn it off after
you have completed the movement.
How do you start the bike? - answerONE-C
O- turn ignition ON
N- make sure the bike is in NEUTRAL
E- move the ENGINE cut off switch to ON
C- cover the CLUTCH and if the engine is cold turn the CHOKE to the on position.
How do you use the friction zone? - answerRelease the clutch slowly until you get
power to the back wheel and the bike starts moving.
What are the elements of good riding posture? - answer-Head/eyes up and look where
you want to go
-Back straight
-Arms relaxed, bend your elbows slightly
-Place the balls of your feet on the foot pegs
-Knees against the tank
What are the 4 steps to turning? - answerS-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
Why is it important to look through the turns? - answerDevelop a mental plan to manage
risk, gather info through the turn and get directional info. "If you look there, you get
there."
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - answerChange gears or
put the bike in neutral.
Which brake provides more stopping power and how much? - answerFront brake
provides 70% of stopping power.
How should you release the clutch when down shifting? - answerRelease it gradually
and smoothly.
How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - answerHave bright clothes, ride
with your headlight on, use your turn signals, flash your brake light before you stop
completely, and use your horn, lane position.
What is the 20 second visual lead? - answerLine of Sight - Looking ahead for situational
awareness to an area it will take you 20 seconds to reach and give you time to prepare
for any spotted hazards.
What two words best describe scanning? - answer-Aggressive
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - answer1-
motorcycles are more vulnerable than cars
2-they are harder to see than cars
3-you are exposed to the elements
What is rider readiness?1 - answer Be mentally and physically prepared
Wear proper riding gear
Understand your abilities and limitations
Know the riding conditions
Know you motorcycle's capabilities and limitations
What does it mean to act responsibly? - answer Ride within the limits of your personal
ability, the motorcycle's capabilities, be aware of environmental conditions and manage
the risks of riding.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? - answer
Keeps rider comfortable, covered and protected, protects from the elements, improves
your control and makes you more visible to others
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - answer You can get a jacket
that fits the way you like and riding gear is designed for riding posture.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - answerReflective
reflects the light in all directions; retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - answerThey
are not impact resistance, not designed for the elements and may blow off.
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - answerComfort,
protection and visibility.
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? -
answerIn the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - answerThrottle, clutch
lever, gearshift, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handle bars
What is the purpose of the engine cut off switch and where is it located? - answerTo
avoid taking your hands off the bar in a situation where control is critical and you need
to turn off the engine. Located on the right grip.
, What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - answerTo turn it off after
you have completed the movement.
How do you start the bike? - answerONE-C
O- turn ignition ON
N- make sure the bike is in NEUTRAL
E- move the ENGINE cut off switch to ON
C- cover the CLUTCH and if the engine is cold turn the CHOKE to the on position.
How do you use the friction zone? - answerRelease the clutch slowly until you get
power to the back wheel and the bike starts moving.
What are the elements of good riding posture? - answer-Head/eyes up and look where
you want to go
-Back straight
-Arms relaxed, bend your elbows slightly
-Place the balls of your feet on the foot pegs
-Knees against the tank
What are the 4 steps to turning? - answerS-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
Why is it important to look through the turns? - answerDevelop a mental plan to manage
risk, gather info through the turn and get directional info. "If you look there, you get
there."
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - answerChange gears or
put the bike in neutral.
Which brake provides more stopping power and how much? - answerFront brake
provides 70% of stopping power.
How should you release the clutch when down shifting? - answerRelease it gradually
and smoothly.
How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - answerHave bright clothes, ride
with your headlight on, use your turn signals, flash your brake light before you stop
completely, and use your horn, lane position.
What is the 20 second visual lead? - answerLine of Sight - Looking ahead for situational
awareness to an area it will take you 20 seconds to reach and give you time to prepare
for any spotted hazards.
What two words best describe scanning? - answer-Aggressive
