IPMBA Police Cyclist Course Exam
Questions and Answers
The drive train of a derailleur bike is comprised of: - -Shifters, Cassette, front
and rear derailleurs, crankset, and chain
-The most practical type of bicycle for public safety cycling is: - -Mountain
-To initially set saddle height, try to achieve approximately _____leg
extension - -85%
-IPMBA highly recommends that wheels used on public safety bicycles have
at least ________spokes - -36
-Of all factors involved with fitting a bicycle to a rider, which is considered
the most important - -Frame size
-The purpose of pedal retention is to: - -1. Keep cyclist feet on the pedals
when going up and over obstacles
2. Improve pedaling efficiency
3. Assist the rider in achieving the desired "good spin" of 75 to 100 pedal
revolutions per minute
-The single leg bottom bracket kickstand is the best choice for public safety
cyclists. - -False (The single leg bottom bracket is not the best choice for
public safety cyclist
-Uniforms worn by public safety cyclist are often made with wicking material
because - -It pulls moisture away from the body
-An experienced cyclist strives to maintain - -Fast pedaling cadence and low
pedal force
-A chainring/ cassette combination that you would choose when riding a
multi-geared bicycle against a strong headwind or up hill - -Small chainring
and large cassette cog
-You are riding a bicycle upright in a straight line, then deliberately turn the
handlebars slightly to the right. As a result, you and your bicycle: - -Begin to
lean to the left
-Why have crash statistics shown that riding on the wrong side of the road is
a major factor contributing to car/bike collisions? - -Both
Questions and Answers
The drive train of a derailleur bike is comprised of: - -Shifters, Cassette, front
and rear derailleurs, crankset, and chain
-The most practical type of bicycle for public safety cycling is: - -Mountain
-To initially set saddle height, try to achieve approximately _____leg
extension - -85%
-IPMBA highly recommends that wheels used on public safety bicycles have
at least ________spokes - -36
-Of all factors involved with fitting a bicycle to a rider, which is considered
the most important - -Frame size
-The purpose of pedal retention is to: - -1. Keep cyclist feet on the pedals
when going up and over obstacles
2. Improve pedaling efficiency
3. Assist the rider in achieving the desired "good spin" of 75 to 100 pedal
revolutions per minute
-The single leg bottom bracket kickstand is the best choice for public safety
cyclists. - -False (The single leg bottom bracket is not the best choice for
public safety cyclist
-Uniforms worn by public safety cyclist are often made with wicking material
because - -It pulls moisture away from the body
-An experienced cyclist strives to maintain - -Fast pedaling cadence and low
pedal force
-A chainring/ cassette combination that you would choose when riding a
multi-geared bicycle against a strong headwind or up hill - -Small chainring
and large cassette cog
-You are riding a bicycle upright in a straight line, then deliberately turn the
handlebars slightly to the right. As a result, you and your bicycle: - -Begin to
lean to the left
-Why have crash statistics shown that riding on the wrong side of the road is
a major factor contributing to car/bike collisions? - -Both
