California Motorcycle Safety Program
(CMSP) EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
Question 1
What should you do if you suspect your sidestand will sink into the parking surface?
Correct Answer
Place flat object underneath kickstand.
Question 2
What are three ways of intervening to prevent a friend from driving under the
influence?
Correct Answer
-Stop serving
-Time and food
-Take the keys
Question 3
How should the passenger be dressed?
Correct Answer
Same as rider, full safety gear.
Question 4
Where is the engine cutoff switch?
Correct Answer
Right handlebar
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,Question 5
Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur?
Correct Answer
Intersections
Question 6
What is the friction zone?
Correct Answer
Area of the clutch travel where the power is first transmitted from the engine to the
rear wheel
Question 7
What are the four steps to turning?
Correct Answer
1) Speed, Position, Aim, Steer (Course)
2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
Question 8
What functions of the brain does fear interrupt?
Correct Answer
Frontal lobes - logic, planning, judgement, skill, fight or flight takes over and you
lose good judgement abilities
Question 9
If you experience a wobble, what three things should you do?
Correct Answer
-Look ahead
-Hold handlebars firmly
-Ease off throttle
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,Question 10
Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 11
What four items should you consider when choosing a lane position?
Correct Answer
-Visibility
-Line-of-sight
-Space cushion
-Escape route
Question 12
If you need to stop your motorcycle (stoplight, intersection etc.), what's the basic
procedure?
Correct Answer
1. Keep eyes up and ahead
2. Roll off throttle
3. Squeeze clutch
4. Apply both front and rear brakes
5. Downshift to first
6. Left foot down first
Question 13
What are three examples of impairment?
Correct Answer
-Alcohol
-Medications
-Fatigue
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, Question 14
What kind of tests are permitted during DUI stops for hemophiliacs or persons taking
anticoagulants?
Correct Answer
Chemical Urine tests
Question 15
What's the protective benefit of motorcycle jackets, pants and boots?
Correct Answer
1) Reduce exposure to wind, weather and debris
2) Improves visibility of you to other drivers
3) Vented and weather tight for temperature control
a) Warmer in the cold weather
b) Cooler in the hot weather
4) Improves concentration
5) Reduces injury and abrasian
Question 16
What's the benefit of wearing earplugs while riding?
Correct Answer
blocks wind noise which improves your comfort and concentration. Won't impair
your ability to hear traffic
Question 17
What instructions do you give to your passenger and when?
Correct Answer
-Before first ride
-Notify when you mount or dismount.
-Hold on to waist.
-Look over shoulder in direction of turn.
-No sudden weight shifts.
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(CMSP) EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
Question 1
What should you do if you suspect your sidestand will sink into the parking surface?
Correct Answer
Place flat object underneath kickstand.
Question 2
What are three ways of intervening to prevent a friend from driving under the
influence?
Correct Answer
-Stop serving
-Time and food
-Take the keys
Question 3
How should the passenger be dressed?
Correct Answer
Same as rider, full safety gear.
Question 4
Where is the engine cutoff switch?
Correct Answer
Right handlebar
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,Question 5
Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur?
Correct Answer
Intersections
Question 6
What is the friction zone?
Correct Answer
Area of the clutch travel where the power is first transmitted from the engine to the
rear wheel
Question 7
What are the four steps to turning?
Correct Answer
1) Speed, Position, Aim, Steer (Course)
2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
Question 8
What functions of the brain does fear interrupt?
Correct Answer
Frontal lobes - logic, planning, judgement, skill, fight or flight takes over and you
lose good judgement abilities
Question 9
If you experience a wobble, what three things should you do?
Correct Answer
-Look ahead
-Hold handlebars firmly
-Ease off throttle
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,Question 10
Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 11
What four items should you consider when choosing a lane position?
Correct Answer
-Visibility
-Line-of-sight
-Space cushion
-Escape route
Question 12
If you need to stop your motorcycle (stoplight, intersection etc.), what's the basic
procedure?
Correct Answer
1. Keep eyes up and ahead
2. Roll off throttle
3. Squeeze clutch
4. Apply both front and rear brakes
5. Downshift to first
6. Left foot down first
Question 13
What are three examples of impairment?
Correct Answer
-Alcohol
-Medications
-Fatigue
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, Question 14
What kind of tests are permitted during DUI stops for hemophiliacs or persons taking
anticoagulants?
Correct Answer
Chemical Urine tests
Question 15
What's the protective benefit of motorcycle jackets, pants and boots?
Correct Answer
1) Reduce exposure to wind, weather and debris
2) Improves visibility of you to other drivers
3) Vented and weather tight for temperature control
a) Warmer in the cold weather
b) Cooler in the hot weather
4) Improves concentration
5) Reduces injury and abrasian
Question 16
What's the benefit of wearing earplugs while riding?
Correct Answer
blocks wind noise which improves your comfort and concentration. Won't impair
your ability to hear traffic
Question 17
What instructions do you give to your passenger and when?
Correct Answer
-Before first ride
-Notify when you mount or dismount.
-Hold on to waist.
-Look over shoulder in direction of turn.
-No sudden weight shifts.
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