CMSP TEST QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
When braking in a lean, what is important to remember?
Correct Answer
The more upright the bike is, the more braking force is available.
Question 2
What should you do if you suspect your side stand will sink into the parking surface?
Correct Answer
Place a rigid object underneath it.
Question 3
What is Rider Readiness?
Correct Answer
Understanding the challenges of motorcycling and riding within your abilities
Question 4
What are 3 things you should consider when shopping for riding gear?
Correct Answer
Bright colors, retro reflective, protective pads/armor
Question 5
What does it mean to accept your responsibility?
Correct Answer
Accepting the fact that you must ride within your limits and manage risks while
riding
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,Question 6
Where do you find the maximum load capacity for your motorcycle?
Correct Answer
Owner's manual
Question 7
How should you release the clutch when downshifting?
Correct Answer
Smoothly
Question 8
What instructions do you give your passenger and when?
Correct Answer
Wait for approval when mounting and dismounting, hold onto the hips or waist,
both feet on pegs at all times, keep hands and feet away from moving and hot
parts, look over rider's shoulder in the direction of turns, avoid sudden moves. Give
instructions before the ride.
Question 9
What is the difference between M1 and M2 endorsement?
Correct Answer
M2 - You can operate motorized bicycle, moped, or bike w/attached motor or
motorized scooter
M1 - You can operate anything listed under M2 in addition to any 2 wheel
motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized scooter
Question 10
How should the passenger be dressed?
Correct Answer
hey should be wearing proper protective gear and shoelaces should be tucked in.
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, Question 11
Where should you look when crossing obstacles?
Correct Answer
Straight ahead
Question 12
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable?
Correct Answer
The gear is designed for specific riding conditions. (Rain, wind, flying debris)
Question 13
Lane splitting can be done in what lanes?
Correct Answer
Pocket, cycle net draped across gas tank, on license plate device, storage
compartment on bike, windshield
Question 14
What is the quickest way to stop in a curve?
Correct Answer
Straighten bike first before applying maximum straight-line braking
Or..
(braking in a lean) Gradually square handle-bars and increase brake pressure until
bike stops.
Question 15
3 Examples of impairment
Correct Answer
Fatigue, hunger, drunkenness
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
When braking in a lean, what is important to remember?
Correct Answer
The more upright the bike is, the more braking force is available.
Question 2
What should you do if you suspect your side stand will sink into the parking surface?
Correct Answer
Place a rigid object underneath it.
Question 3
What is Rider Readiness?
Correct Answer
Understanding the challenges of motorcycling and riding within your abilities
Question 4
What are 3 things you should consider when shopping for riding gear?
Correct Answer
Bright colors, retro reflective, protective pads/armor
Question 5
What does it mean to accept your responsibility?
Correct Answer
Accepting the fact that you must ride within your limits and manage risks while
riding
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,Question 6
Where do you find the maximum load capacity for your motorcycle?
Correct Answer
Owner's manual
Question 7
How should you release the clutch when downshifting?
Correct Answer
Smoothly
Question 8
What instructions do you give your passenger and when?
Correct Answer
Wait for approval when mounting and dismounting, hold onto the hips or waist,
both feet on pegs at all times, keep hands and feet away from moving and hot
parts, look over rider's shoulder in the direction of turns, avoid sudden moves. Give
instructions before the ride.
Question 9
What is the difference between M1 and M2 endorsement?
Correct Answer
M2 - You can operate motorized bicycle, moped, or bike w/attached motor or
motorized scooter
M1 - You can operate anything listed under M2 in addition to any 2 wheel
motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized scooter
Question 10
How should the passenger be dressed?
Correct Answer
hey should be wearing proper protective gear and shoelaces should be tucked in.
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, Question 11
Where should you look when crossing obstacles?
Correct Answer
Straight ahead
Question 12
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable?
Correct Answer
The gear is designed for specific riding conditions. (Rain, wind, flying debris)
Question 13
Lane splitting can be done in what lanes?
Correct Answer
Pocket, cycle net draped across gas tank, on license plate device, storage
compartment on bike, windshield
Question 14
What is the quickest way to stop in a curve?
Correct Answer
Straighten bike first before applying maximum straight-line braking
Or..
(braking in a lean) Gradually square handle-bars and increase brake pressure until
bike stops.
Question 15
3 Examples of impairment
Correct Answer
Fatigue, hunger, drunkenness
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