2026 CMSP EVALUATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What instructions do you give your passenger and when? - ✔✔Wait for approval
when mounting and dismounting, hold onto the hips or waist, both feet on pegs at all
times, keep hands and feet away from moving and hot parts, look over rider's shoulder
in the direction of turns, avoid sudden moves. Give instructions before the ride.
✔✔What is the primary cause of tire failure? - ✔✔Under inflation
✔✔How can you be prepared for long-distance riding? - ✔✔Inspect tires, bring layers of
clothing, first aid kit, tools for maintenance/repair, have a tire repair/inflation kit.
✔✔What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in CA? - ✔✔- 15000 injury or
death of 1 person or more
- 30000 2 people or more
- 5000 property damage
✔✔Lane splitting can be done in what lanes? - ✔✔Pocket, cycle net draped across gas
tank, on license plate device, storage compartment on bike, windshield
✔✔What do double yellow lines mean? - ✔✔They are a barrier. Do not cross over them
for turns.
✔✔How does cold/hypothermia impair you? - ✔✔It distracts your awareness and lowers
your ability to respond.
✔✔How can you shift without using the clutch? - ✔✔Match engine speed to road speed
and shift quickly
✔✔How do you calculate the following distance in a staggered formation? - ✔✔1.5 - 2
seconds between each rider
, ✔✔Where do you find the maximum load capacity for your motorcycle? - ✔✔Owner's
manual
✔✔What are some ways of intervening to prevent a friend from driving under the
influence? - ✔✔Taking their keys, getting friends to help, arrange a safe ride home, stop
serving them, secure the bike.
✔✔How do daily events affect Rider Readiness? - ✔✔A hard day at work can make you
feel fatigued. Personal problems can affect your focus and concentration.
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔90 degrees
✔✔When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - ✔✔The more upright the
bike is, the more braking force is available.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Straight ahead
✔✔How do you know if you are overriding your headlight? - ✔✔If ..
Stopping Distance > Headlight Distance
✔✔Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur? - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔What two words best describe scanning? - ✔✔Aggressive and Purposeful
✔✔Which brake provides more stopping power? - ✔✔Front. 70% stopping power
✔✔What are the four steps to turning? - ✔✔SPAT: Speed - adjust speed
Position - select outside lane position prior to turn
Aim - Look through the curve
Turn - Lean to turn (15mph +).
✔✔What are 3 things you should consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔✔Bright
colors, retro reflective, protective pads/armor
✔✔How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔✔The gear is designed for
specific riding conditions. (Rain, wind, flying debris)
✔✔What does it mean to accept your responsibility? - ✔✔Accepting the fact that you
must ride within your limits and manage risks while riding.
✔✔What is Rider Readiness? - ✔✔Understanding the challenges of motorcycling and
riding within your abilities
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What instructions do you give your passenger and when? - ✔✔Wait for approval
when mounting and dismounting, hold onto the hips or waist, both feet on pegs at all
times, keep hands and feet away from moving and hot parts, look over rider's shoulder
in the direction of turns, avoid sudden moves. Give instructions before the ride.
✔✔What is the primary cause of tire failure? - ✔✔Under inflation
✔✔How can you be prepared for long-distance riding? - ✔✔Inspect tires, bring layers of
clothing, first aid kit, tools for maintenance/repair, have a tire repair/inflation kit.
✔✔What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in CA? - ✔✔- 15000 injury or
death of 1 person or more
- 30000 2 people or more
- 5000 property damage
✔✔Lane splitting can be done in what lanes? - ✔✔Pocket, cycle net draped across gas
tank, on license plate device, storage compartment on bike, windshield
✔✔What do double yellow lines mean? - ✔✔They are a barrier. Do not cross over them
for turns.
✔✔How does cold/hypothermia impair you? - ✔✔It distracts your awareness and lowers
your ability to respond.
✔✔How can you shift without using the clutch? - ✔✔Match engine speed to road speed
and shift quickly
✔✔How do you calculate the following distance in a staggered formation? - ✔✔1.5 - 2
seconds between each rider
, ✔✔Where do you find the maximum load capacity for your motorcycle? - ✔✔Owner's
manual
✔✔What are some ways of intervening to prevent a friend from driving under the
influence? - ✔✔Taking their keys, getting friends to help, arrange a safe ride home, stop
serving them, secure the bike.
✔✔How do daily events affect Rider Readiness? - ✔✔A hard day at work can make you
feel fatigued. Personal problems can affect your focus and concentration.
✔✔What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔90 degrees
✔✔When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - ✔✔The more upright the
bike is, the more braking force is available.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Straight ahead
✔✔How do you know if you are overriding your headlight? - ✔✔If ..
Stopping Distance > Headlight Distance
✔✔Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur? - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔What two words best describe scanning? - ✔✔Aggressive and Purposeful
✔✔Which brake provides more stopping power? - ✔✔Front. 70% stopping power
✔✔What are the four steps to turning? - ✔✔SPAT: Speed - adjust speed
Position - select outside lane position prior to turn
Aim - Look through the curve
Turn - Lean to turn (15mph +).
✔✔What are 3 things you should consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔✔Bright
colors, retro reflective, protective pads/armor
✔✔How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔✔The gear is designed for
specific riding conditions. (Rain, wind, flying debris)
✔✔What does it mean to accept your responsibility? - ✔✔Accepting the fact that you
must ride within your limits and manage risks while riding.
✔✔What is Rider Readiness? - ✔✔Understanding the challenges of motorcycling and
riding within your abilities
