CMSP Student Handbook ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1. Give three reasons why -Vulnerability (no protection of cages, airbags, etc.)
motorcycling is more -Visibility
risky than driving a car. -At risk of weather
2. What are some ways to -Physical fitness
prepare for the risks of -Riding gear
riding? -Awareness
3. What does it mean to -Ride within limits
act responsibly?
4. What is the benefit of -Safety, comfort
wearing apparel specif-
ically designed
for motorcycling?
5. How does riding gear -Protection from outside elements
make a rider more
comfortable?
6. What is the differ- Retro-reflective: reflects in direction of source
ence between retro-re- Reflective: reflects all directions
flective and reflective?
7. Why aren't ordinary -Might shatter
glasses or sunglasses
sufficient eye protec-
tion?
8. What three things Comfort, protection, visibility
should you consider
when shopping for rid-
ing gear?
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, CMSP Student Handbook ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
9. Where do you find the Owner's manual
recommended mainte-
nance schedule for
your motorcycle?
10. What are the six prima- Throttle - Right handgrip
ry controls and where is Clutch - Left handgrip
each located? Gearshift - left side, front of footrest
Front Brake - front of right handgrip
Rear Brake - front of right footrest
Handlebars
11. What is the purpose Shuts off engine without removing hands, right handgrip
of the engine cut-off
switch and where is it
located?
12. What must you remem- To cancel after turning
ber when using your
motorcycle turn signal?
13. How do you start the Fuel valve off, ignition switch, neutral, killswitch on, squeeze clutch, starter
bike? button
14. How do you use the gradually, slowly
friction zone?
15. What are the elements Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on footrests, knees against
of good riding posture? tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls.
16. What are the four steps 1. Speed (S)
to turning? 2. Position (P)
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1. Give three reasons why -Vulnerability (no protection of cages, airbags, etc.)
motorcycling is more -Visibility
risky than driving a car. -At risk of weather
2. What are some ways to -Physical fitness
prepare for the risks of -Riding gear
riding? -Awareness
3. What does it mean to -Ride within limits
act responsibly?
4. What is the benefit of -Safety, comfort
wearing apparel specif-
ically designed
for motorcycling?
5. How does riding gear -Protection from outside elements
make a rider more
comfortable?
6. What is the differ- Retro-reflective: reflects in direction of source
ence between retro-re- Reflective: reflects all directions
flective and reflective?
7. Why aren't ordinary -Might shatter
glasses or sunglasses
sufficient eye protec-
tion?
8. What three things Comfort, protection, visibility
should you consider
when shopping for rid-
ing gear?
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, CMSP Student Handbook ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
9. Where do you find the Owner's manual
recommended mainte-
nance schedule for
your motorcycle?
10. What are the six prima- Throttle - Right handgrip
ry controls and where is Clutch - Left handgrip
each located? Gearshift - left side, front of footrest
Front Brake - front of right handgrip
Rear Brake - front of right footrest
Handlebars
11. What is the purpose Shuts off engine without removing hands, right handgrip
of the engine cut-off
switch and where is it
located?
12. What must you remem- To cancel after turning
ber when using your
motorcycle turn signal?
13. How do you start the Fuel valve off, ignition switch, neutral, killswitch on, squeeze clutch, starter
bike? button
14. How do you use the gradually, slowly
friction zone?
15. What are the elements Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on footrests, knees against
of good riding posture? tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls.
16. What are the four steps 1. Speed (S)
to turning? 2. Position (P)
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