CMSP Handbook U P D A T E D Q u e s t i o n s a n d
CORRECT Answers
1. What is the benefit of Protection and comfort specifically for motorcycle riding
wearing apparel specifi-
cally designed for motor-
cycling?
2. How does riding gear Weather protection, fitted for riding stance, wind resistance or wind
make a rider more com- goes through for cooling, water proof
fortable?
3. What is the difference be- Retro reflective reflects light back at the source
tween retro-reflective and
reflective?
4. Why aren't ordinary glass- They will easily shatter and break on impact
es or sunglasses sufficient
eye protection?
5. What three things should Comfort, protection, visibility
you consider when shop-
ping for riding gear?
6. Where do you find the rec- The motorcycle operations manual (M.O.M.)
ommended maintenance
schedule for your motor-
cycle?
7. How do you start the bike? Ignition to On. Gear in neutral. Kill switch is off. Pull clutch lever all
the way. Press power switch on right side handlebar. Slowly release
clutch.
8. How do you use the fric- Massage the clutch
tion zone?
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9. What are the elements of Straight back. Elbows slightly bent and relaxed. Head up and eyes up.
good riding posture? Look where you want to go. Feet on footrests. Knees against the tank.
10. What are the four steps to SPAT:
turning? Speed - adjust speed
Position - select outside lane position prior to turn
Aim - Look through the curve
Turn - Lean to turn (15mph +).
11. Why is it important to look You go where you look
through turns?
12. What does lifting or press- Lifting = Upshifting
ing on the shift lever ac- Pressing = Downshifting
complish?
13. Which brake provides Front provides more stopping power by about 70%
more stopping power and
how much?
14. How should you release Slowly
the clutch when down-
shifting?
15. What is the leading cause Improper corner procedures
of single-vehicle crashes?
16. At what point should you As you lean into the curve
turn toward the apex?
17. How do you link turns Use the late apex lines
smoothly?
18. Before the turn
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CORRECT Answers
1. What is the benefit of Protection and comfort specifically for motorcycle riding
wearing apparel specifi-
cally designed for motor-
cycling?
2. How does riding gear Weather protection, fitted for riding stance, wind resistance or wind
make a rider more com- goes through for cooling, water proof
fortable?
3. What is the difference be- Retro reflective reflects light back at the source
tween retro-reflective and
reflective?
4. Why aren't ordinary glass- They will easily shatter and break on impact
es or sunglasses sufficient
eye protection?
5. What three things should Comfort, protection, visibility
you consider when shop-
ping for riding gear?
6. Where do you find the rec- The motorcycle operations manual (M.O.M.)
ommended maintenance
schedule for your motor-
cycle?
7. How do you start the bike? Ignition to On. Gear in neutral. Kill switch is off. Pull clutch lever all
the way. Press power switch on right side handlebar. Slowly release
clutch.
8. How do you use the fric- Massage the clutch
tion zone?
1/7
, CMSP Handbook U P D A T E D Q u e s t i o n s a n d
CORRECT Answers
9. What are the elements of Straight back. Elbows slightly bent and relaxed. Head up and eyes up.
good riding posture? Look where you want to go. Feet on footrests. Knees against the tank.
10. What are the four steps to SPAT:
turning? Speed - adjust speed
Position - select outside lane position prior to turn
Aim - Look through the curve
Turn - Lean to turn (15mph +).
11. Why is it important to look You go where you look
through turns?
12. What does lifting or press- Lifting = Upshifting
ing on the shift lever ac- Pressing = Downshifting
complish?
13. Which brake provides Front provides more stopping power by about 70%
more stopping power and
how much?
14. How should you release Slowly
the clutch when down-
shifting?
15. What is the leading cause Improper corner procedures
of single-vehicle crashes?
16. At what point should you As you lean into the curve
turn toward the apex?
17. How do you link turns Use the late apex lines
smoothly?
18. Before the turn
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