CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
PROGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - ANS 1- motorcycles
are more vulnerable than cars
2-they are harder to see than cars
3-you are exposed to the elements
What is rider readiness - ANS Being mentally focused, physically fit, wear proper riding gear,
know your limitations, awareness of conditions, and knowing your motorcycle
What does it mean that to "accept your responsibility"? - ANS Ride within your limits and the
bike's to reduce the risk of motorcycling and set an example.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? - ANS
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ANS With some jackets you are able
to adjust the amount of wind you want and you can button down straps to avoid them flapping
in the wind.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - ANS Reflective reflects the
light in any which way,retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
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, Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANS Might shatter
upon impact
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ANS
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? - ANS In
the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ANS Throttle, clutch lever,
gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handlebars
What is the purpose of the engine cut off switch and where is it located? - ANS To avoid
taking your hands off the bar in a situation where control is critical and you need to turn off the
engine. Located on the right side of the handlebars.
What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - ANS To turn it off after you
have completed the movement.
What is the significance of ONE-C? - ANS O- turn the petcock and ignition ON
N- make sure the bike is in NEUTRAL
E- move the ENGINE cut off switch to ON
C- cover the CLUTCH and if the engine is cold turn the CHOKE to the on position.
What is SPAT? - ANS S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
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PROGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - ANS 1- motorcycles
are more vulnerable than cars
2-they are harder to see than cars
3-you are exposed to the elements
What is rider readiness - ANS Being mentally focused, physically fit, wear proper riding gear,
know your limitations, awareness of conditions, and knowing your motorcycle
What does it mean that to "accept your responsibility"? - ANS Ride within your limits and the
bike's to reduce the risk of motorcycling and set an example.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? - ANS
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ANS With some jackets you are able
to adjust the amount of wind you want and you can button down straps to avoid them flapping
in the wind.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - ANS Reflective reflects the
light in any which way,retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANS Might shatter
upon impact
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ANS
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? - ANS In
the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ANS Throttle, clutch lever,
gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handlebars
What is the purpose of the engine cut off switch and where is it located? - ANS To avoid
taking your hands off the bar in a situation where control is critical and you need to turn off the
engine. Located on the right side of the handlebars.
What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - ANS To turn it off after you
have completed the movement.
What is the significance of ONE-C? - ANS O- turn the petcock and ignition ON
N- make sure the bike is in NEUTRAL
E- move the ENGINE cut off switch to ON
C- cover the CLUTCH and if the engine is cold turn the CHOKE to the on position.
What is SPAT? - ANS S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
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