CMSP EXAM GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - ✔✔
✔✔What should you always avoid while swerving? - ✔✔
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔
✔✔What indicates a potential change in roadway traction? - ✔✔
✔✔How should you ride across low traction surfaces? - ✔✔
✔✔What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the road way? - ✔✔
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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"? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔
✔✔How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Reflective
reflects the light in any which way,retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
✔✔Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔Might
shatter upon impact
✔✔What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔✔
✔✔Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? -
✔✔In the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
, ✔✔What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔To turn it off after
you have completed the movement.
✔✔What is the significance of ONE-C? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
✔✔What is ONE-C used for? - ✔✔Pre start checklist to start the engine
✔✔What is SPAT used for? - ✔✔Turning maneuvers
✔✔What is counter-steering? Why is it important? - ✔✔A way of steering, it is a more
reliable way of steering at speed.
✔✔When should you lean with your bike? - ✔✔Higher speed turns
✔✔When should you counter the lean of your bike? - ✔✔Lower speed turns
✔✔What is the friction zone? What is it used for? - ✔✔The point where the clutch starts
to grab
✔✔Describe good riding posture - ✔✔Straightened back, eyes up, feet on foot rests,
knees against the tank, relax your arms and bend your elbows a little.
✔✔How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ✔✔Have bright clothes, ride
with your headlight on, use your turn signals, flash your brake light before you stop
completely, and use your horn.
✔✔What is the 20 second visual lead? - ✔✔
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - ✔✔
✔✔What should you always avoid while swerving? - ✔✔
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔
✔✔What indicates a potential change in roadway traction? - ✔✔
✔✔How should you ride across low traction surfaces? - ✔✔
✔✔What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the road way? - ✔✔
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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"? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔
✔✔How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Reflective
reflects the light in any which way,retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
✔✔Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔Might
shatter upon impact
✔✔What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔✔
✔✔Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? -
✔✔In the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
, ✔✔What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔To turn it off after
you have completed the movement.
✔✔What is the significance of ONE-C? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
✔✔What is ONE-C used for? - ✔✔Pre start checklist to start the engine
✔✔What is SPAT used for? - ✔✔Turning maneuvers
✔✔What is counter-steering? Why is it important? - ✔✔A way of steering, it is a more
reliable way of steering at speed.
✔✔When should you lean with your bike? - ✔✔Higher speed turns
✔✔When should you counter the lean of your bike? - ✔✔Lower speed turns
✔✔What is the friction zone? What is it used for? - ✔✔The point where the clutch starts
to grab
✔✔Describe good riding posture - ✔✔Straightened back, eyes up, feet on foot rests,
knees against the tank, relax your arms and bend your elbows a little.
✔✔How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ✔✔Have bright clothes, ride
with your headlight on, use your turn signals, flash your brake light before you stop
completely, and use your horn.
✔✔What is the 20 second visual lead? - ✔✔
