2026 CMSP TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE
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✔✔What is the 20 second visual lead? - ✔✔Line 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? - ✔✔-Aggressive
-Purposeful
✔✔What is the recommended minimum following distance? - ✔✔2 seconds
✔✔What should you consider when choosing a lane position? - ✔✔-See and be seen
-Space cushion
-Escape routes
-Avoid hazards
✔✔How does the A3 Strategy help make you an expert rider? - ✔✔Helps us make
assessments to use expert judging. Mental exercise used to make sound judgments
and reduce risk.
✔✔Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur? - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔How do you check your blind spot? - ✔✔Turn you head (head check).
✔✔What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations? - ✔✔Be prepared
ahead of time and cover the clutch and brake.
Adjust speed, slow down, have a bigger space cushion
✔✔How do you know you are overriding your headlight? - ✔✔When you can't see too
far ahead and your riding faster than what you can react to.
, ✔✔What is the leading cause of single-vehicle crashes? - ✔✔Failure to negotiate the
curves.
✔✔At what point should you turn towards the apex? - ✔✔When you can see all the way
through the exit of the curve
✔✔How do you link turns smoothly? - ✔✔Make the exit line of the first curve match the
entry line for the next.
✔✔When should you turn your head for cornerIng? - ✔✔As you enter the curve and you
can see your target.
✔✔How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Smoothly, firmly
and with increasing pressure.
✔✔How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Light to lighter
pressure.
✔✔What is the shortest way to stop in a curve? - ✔✔Straighten then brake.
✔✔What is countersteering? - ✔✔Pushing on a grip to turn that direction.
Push right, go right; push left, go left.
✔✔When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - ✔✔Use brakes smoothly
and gradually so you don't exceed your available traction.
✔✔What should you always avoid while swerving? - ✔✔Braking. Hold your speed
steady.
✔✔Where should you look while swerving? - ✔✔On your escape path where you want
to go.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Ahead, forecast your path of
travel.
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔90°
✔✔What indicates a potential change in roadway traction? - ✔✔Changes in color and
texture.
✔✔How should you ride across low traction surfaces? - ✔✔Ride straight across, steady
throttle.
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✔✔What is the 20 second visual lead? - ✔✔Line 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? - ✔✔-Aggressive
-Purposeful
✔✔What is the recommended minimum following distance? - ✔✔2 seconds
✔✔What should you consider when choosing a lane position? - ✔✔-See and be seen
-Space cushion
-Escape routes
-Avoid hazards
✔✔How does the A3 Strategy help make you an expert rider? - ✔✔Helps us make
assessments to use expert judging. Mental exercise used to make sound judgments
and reduce risk.
✔✔Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur? - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔How do you check your blind spot? - ✔✔Turn you head (head check).
✔✔What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations? - ✔✔Be prepared
ahead of time and cover the clutch and brake.
Adjust speed, slow down, have a bigger space cushion
✔✔How do you know you are overriding your headlight? - ✔✔When you can't see too
far ahead and your riding faster than what you can react to.
, ✔✔What is the leading cause of single-vehicle crashes? - ✔✔Failure to negotiate the
curves.
✔✔At what point should you turn towards the apex? - ✔✔When you can see all the way
through the exit of the curve
✔✔How do you link turns smoothly? - ✔✔Make the exit line of the first curve match the
entry line for the next.
✔✔When should you turn your head for cornerIng? - ✔✔As you enter the curve and you
can see your target.
✔✔How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Smoothly, firmly
and with increasing pressure.
✔✔How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Light to lighter
pressure.
✔✔What is the shortest way to stop in a curve? - ✔✔Straighten then brake.
✔✔What is countersteering? - ✔✔Pushing on a grip to turn that direction.
Push right, go right; push left, go left.
✔✔When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - ✔✔Use brakes smoothly
and gradually so you don't exceed your available traction.
✔✔What should you always avoid while swerving? - ✔✔Braking. Hold your speed
steady.
✔✔Where should you look while swerving? - ✔✔On your escape path where you want
to go.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Ahead, forecast your path of
travel.
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔90°
✔✔What indicates a potential change in roadway traction? - ✔✔Changes in color and
texture.
✔✔How should you ride across low traction surfaces? - ✔✔Ride straight across, steady
throttle.
