California Motorcycle Safety Program Exam Test 5..docx

California Motorcycle Safety Program Exam
Test 5.

Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - ANS >> 1. More vulnerable
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2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
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3. Have to balance.
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4. Skids and spins
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5. Exposed to wind and rain
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What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? - ANS >> Choose to ride within your limits
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every single time
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What five items make up Rider Readiness? - ANS >> 1. Mentally readiness (focused unimpaired
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distraction free)
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2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
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3. Proper riding gear
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4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
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5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
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6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities and limitations
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What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? - ANS >>
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Improves
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-Comfort

-Concentration

-Safety

What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - ANS >> -Retro reflective reflects
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the light back to the source.
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-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
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Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANS >> -Not impact resistant
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(not shatter proof)
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What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ANS >> Increases:
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-Comfort

-Protection

-Visibility

Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
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motorcycle? - ANS >> Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM)
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What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - ANS >> -Throttle
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-Rear brake pedal
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What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located? - ANS >> -Shuts off
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engine.
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What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - ANS >> -Does not self cancel
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What is ONE-C? - ANS >> It's how you start your motorcycle:
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-O - ignition/fuel turn ON
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-N - Neutral
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-E - Engine cut-off switch to on
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-C - Clutch pull in and press starter button
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How do you use the friction zone? - ANS >> Uses minor clutch slipping to ease power to wheels -
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SMOOTHLY let the clutch out until you feel power start to deliver to the rear wheels and ease
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on the gas as you smoothly let the clutch slip out the rest of the way
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Describe three components of good riding posture. - ANS >> -Sitting up
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-Relaxed

-Neutral

, What are the four steps to turning? - ANS >> 1) Speed, Position, Aim, Steer (Course)
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2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
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Why is the "aim" step important? - ANS >> Because your likely to ride where you look and aim.
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What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - ANS >> Change gears
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Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide? - ANS >> Front, 70%
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How should you release the clutch when downshifting? - ANS >> Slowly - SMOOTHLY
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What five items can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ANS >> -Wearing bright colored
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gear.
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-Wear reflectivity.
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-Drive with headlights on.
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-Flash break lights when stopped
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-Signal well in advance
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What is the 20-second visual lead? - ANS >> Look ahead to scan your path for potential dangers
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ahead - situational awareness
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What two words best describe scanning? - ANS >> -Aggressive
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-Purposeful

What is the recommended minimum following distance? - ANS >> -Two seconds
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What four items should you consider when choosing a lane position? - ANS >> -Visibility
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-Line-of-sight

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What is S.I.P.D.E? - ANS >> S-Scan ahead
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I-Identify vehicles, people, hazards
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D-Decide what you are going to do
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