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California Motorcycle Safety Program Test
Questions With Correct Answers.
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - answer✔1. More
vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? - answer✔Choose to ride within your limits
every single time
What five items make up Rider Readiness? - answer✔1. Mentally readiness (focused
unimpaired distraction free)
2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
3. Proper riding gear
4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
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6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities and limitations
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? -
answer✔Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - answer✔-Retro reflective
reflects the light back to the source.
-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - answer✔-Not impact
resistant (not shatter proof)
-Not secured
What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - answer✔Increases:
-Comfort
-Protection
-Visibility
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
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motorcycle? - answer✔Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM)
What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - answer✔-Throttle
-Clutch lever
-Gearshift lever
-Front brake lever
-Rear brake pedal
What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located? - answer✔-Shuts off
engine.
-Right handgrip.
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - answer✔-Does not self
cancel
What is ONE-C? - answer✔It's how you start your motorcycle:
-O - ignition/fuel turn ON
-N - Neutral
-E - Engine cut-off switch to on
-C - Clutch pull in and press starter button
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
California Motorcycle Safety Program Test
Questions With Correct Answers.
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - answer✔1. More
vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? - answer✔Choose to ride within your limits
every single time
What five items make up Rider Readiness? - answer✔1. Mentally readiness (focused
unimpaired distraction free)
2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
3. Proper riding gear
4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities and limitations
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? -
answer✔Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - answer✔-Retro reflective
reflects the light back to the source.
-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - answer✔-Not impact
resistant (not shatter proof)
-Not secured
What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - answer✔Increases:
-Comfort
-Protection
-Visibility
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
2|Page
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
motorcycle? - answer✔Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM)
What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - answer✔-Throttle
-Clutch lever
-Gearshift lever
-Front brake lever
-Rear brake pedal
What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located? - answer✔-Shuts off
engine.
-Right handgrip.
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - answer✔-Does not self
cancel
What is ONE-C? - answer✔It's how you start your motorcycle:
-O - ignition/fuel turn ON
-N - Neutral
-E - Engine cut-off switch to on
-C - Clutch pull in and press starter button
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