California Motorcycle Safety Program
(CMSP) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in California? - ANSWER
✔ • $15,000 for injury or death of one person;
• $30,000 for injury or death of two or more people; and
• $5,000 for property damage.
2. What do the double double yellow lines mean? - ANSWER ✔ Barrier, no
driving.
3. What is the difference between a Class M1 and M2 endorsement? -
ANSWER ✔ Class M1—You may operate any two-wheel motorcycle,
motor-driven cycle or motorized scooter and all vehicles listed under
4. Class M2—You may operate any motorized bicycle, moped or a bicycle
with an attached motor or motorized scooter.
5. What is the maximum speed when towing? - ANSWER ✔ 55 miles per
hour
6. Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes? - ANSWER ✔
Yes
7. Lane splitting should be done in what lane numbers? - ANSWER ✔
Between the number one lane and number two lane.
,8. What are the 5 locations where the electronic toll transponder can be placed?
- ANSWER ✔ 1) Pocket.
2) Tank bag.
3) License plate device.
4) Other storage compartment.
5) On the windshield.
9. You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? - ANSWER ✔ 15
ft.
10.When two vehicles arrive at an intersection, who has the right of way? -
ANSWER ✔ The vehicle on the right.
11.Stop vehicle within go many feet of a crosswalk? - ANSWER ✔ Five
12.White Parking Zone - ANSWER ✔ Passengers or mail
13.Green parking zone - ANSWER ✔ Temporary parking
14.Yellow parking zone - ANSWER ✔ Passengers or freight.
15.When being passed, what section of the lane should you drive in? -
ANSWER ✔ Center.
16.Which vehicle has the right of way, uphill traveling vehicle or downhill
traveling vehicle? - ANSWER ✔ Uphill traveling vehicle has the right of
way.
17.Penalty for evading police pursuit? - ANSWER ✔ One year or less in jail.
18.Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. -
ANSWER ✔ 1. More vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
,19.What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? - ANSWER ✔ Choose
to ride within your limits every single time
20.What five items make up Rider Readiness? - ANSWER ✔ 1. Mentally
readiness (focused unimpaired distraction free)
2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
3. Proper riding gear
4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities
and limitations
21.What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for
motorcycling? - ANSWER ✔ Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
22.While driving a vehicle using a mobile phone, it must be: - ANSWER ✔
Mounted on the dashboard or windshield
23.What is the maximum speed limit on most California freeways? - ANSWER
✔ 65 mph
24.If a rider chooses to lane split, it is recommended to split between: -
ANSWER ✔ Lanes #1 and #2 (furthest left)
25.What is the maximum legal speed when towing a trailer behind a
motorcycle? - ANSWER ✔ 55 mph
26.How are HOV lanes designated? - ANSWER ✔ Painted diamond in the
lane
27.What do two solid double yellow lines spaced at least 2 feet apart signify? -
ANSWER ✔ Barrier - do not cross
28.At what point does the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reach the illegal
limit for drivers and riders over 21 in California? - ANSWER ✔ 0.08%
, 29.At what point does the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reach the illegal
limit for drivers and riders under 21 in California? - ANSWER ✔ 0.01%
30.To ride over a bump in the road, it is best to: - ANSWER ✔ Look straight
ahead and rise slightly off the seat
31.What percentage of motorcycle fatalities in CA involve riders who had been
drinking? - ANSWER ✔ About 35%
32.How far ahead should your line of sight be to achieve effective situational
awareness? - ANSWER ✔ 15-20 seconds
33.A good pair of riding gloves will: - ANSWER ✔ Protect your hands
against debris and the elements
34.What are the elements of concerning strategy? - ANSWER ✔ Speed,
position, aim, turn
35.What is the basic speed law? - ANSWER ✔ Never drive faster than is safe
for current roadway, traffic and weather conditions
36.How many times should you use the cornering strategy during a turn? -
ANSWER ✔ Repeatedly until turn is completed
37.For tight, slow turns - ANSWER ✔ Shift your shoulders to the outside of
the motorcycle's centerline
38.What is the best strategy for stopping quickly while in a turn? - ANSWER
✔ Use the A3 Strategy before the turn to avoid the need to stop quickly in
a turn
39.Alcohol first affects your: - ANSWER ✔ Judgment and vision
40.Why are face shields and goggles considered the best eye protection? -
ANSWER ✔ They are shatter resistant and do not come off in the wind
(CMSP) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in California? - ANSWER
✔ • $15,000 for injury or death of one person;
• $30,000 for injury or death of two or more people; and
• $5,000 for property damage.
2. What do the double double yellow lines mean? - ANSWER ✔ Barrier, no
driving.
3. What is the difference between a Class M1 and M2 endorsement? -
ANSWER ✔ Class M1—You may operate any two-wheel motorcycle,
motor-driven cycle or motorized scooter and all vehicles listed under
4. Class M2—You may operate any motorized bicycle, moped or a bicycle
with an attached motor or motorized scooter.
5. What is the maximum speed when towing? - ANSWER ✔ 55 miles per
hour
6. Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes? - ANSWER ✔
Yes
7. Lane splitting should be done in what lane numbers? - ANSWER ✔
Between the number one lane and number two lane.
,8. What are the 5 locations where the electronic toll transponder can be placed?
- ANSWER ✔ 1) Pocket.
2) Tank bag.
3) License plate device.
4) Other storage compartment.
5) On the windshield.
9. You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? - ANSWER ✔ 15
ft.
10.When two vehicles arrive at an intersection, who has the right of way? -
ANSWER ✔ The vehicle on the right.
11.Stop vehicle within go many feet of a crosswalk? - ANSWER ✔ Five
12.White Parking Zone - ANSWER ✔ Passengers or mail
13.Green parking zone - ANSWER ✔ Temporary parking
14.Yellow parking zone - ANSWER ✔ Passengers or freight.
15.When being passed, what section of the lane should you drive in? -
ANSWER ✔ Center.
16.Which vehicle has the right of way, uphill traveling vehicle or downhill
traveling vehicle? - ANSWER ✔ Uphill traveling vehicle has the right of
way.
17.Penalty for evading police pursuit? - ANSWER ✔ One year or less in jail.
18.Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. -
ANSWER ✔ 1. More vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
,19.What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? - ANSWER ✔ Choose
to ride within your limits every single time
20.What five items make up Rider Readiness? - ANSWER ✔ 1. Mentally
readiness (focused unimpaired distraction free)
2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
3. Proper riding gear
4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities
and limitations
21.What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for
motorcycling? - ANSWER ✔ Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
22.While driving a vehicle using a mobile phone, it must be: - ANSWER ✔
Mounted on the dashboard or windshield
23.What is the maximum speed limit on most California freeways? - ANSWER
✔ 65 mph
24.If a rider chooses to lane split, it is recommended to split between: -
ANSWER ✔ Lanes #1 and #2 (furthest left)
25.What is the maximum legal speed when towing a trailer behind a
motorcycle? - ANSWER ✔ 55 mph
26.How are HOV lanes designated? - ANSWER ✔ Painted diamond in the
lane
27.What do two solid double yellow lines spaced at least 2 feet apart signify? -
ANSWER ✔ Barrier - do not cross
28.At what point does the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reach the illegal
limit for drivers and riders over 21 in California? - ANSWER ✔ 0.08%
, 29.At what point does the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reach the illegal
limit for drivers and riders under 21 in California? - ANSWER ✔ 0.01%
30.To ride over a bump in the road, it is best to: - ANSWER ✔ Look straight
ahead and rise slightly off the seat
31.What percentage of motorcycle fatalities in CA involve riders who had been
drinking? - ANSWER ✔ About 35%
32.How far ahead should your line of sight be to achieve effective situational
awareness? - ANSWER ✔ 15-20 seconds
33.A good pair of riding gloves will: - ANSWER ✔ Protect your hands
against debris and the elements
34.What are the elements of concerning strategy? - ANSWER ✔ Speed,
position, aim, turn
35.What is the basic speed law? - ANSWER ✔ Never drive faster than is safe
for current roadway, traffic and weather conditions
36.How many times should you use the cornering strategy during a turn? -
ANSWER ✔ Repeatedly until turn is completed
37.For tight, slow turns - ANSWER ✔ Shift your shoulders to the outside of
the motorcycle's centerline
38.What is the best strategy for stopping quickly while in a turn? - ANSWER
✔ Use the A3 Strategy before the turn to avoid the need to stop quickly in
a turn
39.Alcohol first affects your: - ANSWER ✔ Judgment and vision
40.Why are face shields and goggles considered the best eye protection? -
ANSWER ✔ They are shatter resistant and do not come off in the wind
