2026 CMSP COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS ALL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is ONE-C? - ✔✔On, Neutral, Engine Cutoff switch (on/off), clutch/choke.
✔✔Describe good riding posture? - ✔✔Back straight, head and eyes up, look where
you want to go, knees against the tank. Bend elbows slightly.
✔✔Why is the "aim" step important? - ✔✔It sets up your path of travel
✔✔How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ✔✔Wear bright retro reflective
clothing, always use headlights, signal early and often, flash your brake lights, be in a
good lane position for being seen.
✔✔What should you consider when choosing lane position? - ✔✔Being in a position
that allows you to see and be seen.
✔✔What can you do to reduce your reaction time in hazardous situations? -
✔✔Increase your space cushion
✔✔How do you link turns smoothly? - ✔✔Use late apex line to link turns
✔✔How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Apply light to
lighter pressure to rear brake pedal.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Straight ahead
✔✔How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔Slowly. Use throttle
smoothly and carefully. Make no sudden or abrupt moves.
✔✔What % of rider fatalities are alcohol related? - ✔✔52%
, ✔✔How should the passenger be dressed? - ✔✔hey should be wearing proper
protective gear and shoelaces should be tucked in.
✔✔What should you adjust when carrying loads? - ✔✔Suspension and tire pressure
✔✔When should you move to single file? - ✔✔When passing vehicles, entering or
exiting a highway, approaching a corner, or when encountering limited visibility.
✔✔What are some ways that long-distance riding can lead to riding impaired? - ✔✔It
causes mental and physical fatigue.
✔✔How does heat/dehydration impair you? - ✔✔It can result in fatigue, muscle cramps,
headache, dizziness, and even unconsciousness. It slows your mental and physical
abilities.
✔✔What is the difference between M1 and M2 endorsement? - ✔✔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
✔✔What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - ✔✔Changes gears
✔✔What is the 20 second visual lead? - ✔✔Looking ahead to an area it will take you 20
seconds to reach, giving you situational awareness and time to prepare for a hazard
before it is in your immediate path.
✔✔How does SIPDE make you an expert rider? - ✔✔It helps you develop expert
judgement and reduce risks in traffic. Expert riders are aware of their surroundings and
act early responding to potential problems before they become life threatening. The
SIPDE mental strategy encompasses that.
✔✔At what point should you turn toward the apex? - ✔✔As you lean into the turn
✔✔How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Squeezed
smoothly, firmly, and with increasing pressure
✔✔What is countersteering? - ✔✔Pushing the handlebars opposite the direction you
want to turn in order to initiate lean.
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles?How should you
ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔90 degrees
✔✔How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔Slowly. Use throttle
smoothly and carefully. Make no sudden or abrupt moves.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is ONE-C? - ✔✔On, Neutral, Engine Cutoff switch (on/off), clutch/choke.
✔✔Describe good riding posture? - ✔✔Back straight, head and eyes up, look where
you want to go, knees against the tank. Bend elbows slightly.
✔✔Why is the "aim" step important? - ✔✔It sets up your path of travel
✔✔How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ✔✔Wear bright retro reflective
clothing, always use headlights, signal early and often, flash your brake lights, be in a
good lane position for being seen.
✔✔What should you consider when choosing lane position? - ✔✔Being in a position
that allows you to see and be seen.
✔✔What can you do to reduce your reaction time in hazardous situations? -
✔✔Increase your space cushion
✔✔How do you link turns smoothly? - ✔✔Use late apex line to link turns
✔✔How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Apply light to
lighter pressure to rear brake pedal.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Straight ahead
✔✔How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔Slowly. Use throttle
smoothly and carefully. Make no sudden or abrupt moves.
✔✔What % of rider fatalities are alcohol related? - ✔✔52%
, ✔✔How should the passenger be dressed? - ✔✔hey should be wearing proper
protective gear and shoelaces should be tucked in.
✔✔What should you adjust when carrying loads? - ✔✔Suspension and tire pressure
✔✔When should you move to single file? - ✔✔When passing vehicles, entering or
exiting a highway, approaching a corner, or when encountering limited visibility.
✔✔What are some ways that long-distance riding can lead to riding impaired? - ✔✔It
causes mental and physical fatigue.
✔✔How does heat/dehydration impair you? - ✔✔It can result in fatigue, muscle cramps,
headache, dizziness, and even unconsciousness. It slows your mental and physical
abilities.
✔✔What is the difference between M1 and M2 endorsement? - ✔✔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
✔✔What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - ✔✔Changes gears
✔✔What is the 20 second visual lead? - ✔✔Looking ahead to an area it will take you 20
seconds to reach, giving you situational awareness and time to prepare for a hazard
before it is in your immediate path.
✔✔How does SIPDE make you an expert rider? - ✔✔It helps you develop expert
judgement and reduce risks in traffic. Expert riders are aware of their surroundings and
act early responding to potential problems before they become life threatening. The
SIPDE mental strategy encompasses that.
✔✔At what point should you turn toward the apex? - ✔✔As you lean into the turn
✔✔How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Squeezed
smoothly, firmly, and with increasing pressure
✔✔What is countersteering? - ✔✔Pushing the handlebars opposite the direction you
want to turn in order to initiate lean.
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles?How should you
ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔90 degrees
✔✔How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔Slowly. Use throttle
smoothly and carefully. Make no sudden or abrupt moves.
