CMSP FINAL PAPER 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is the difference between a class M1 and M2 endorsement? - ✔✔M1- you may
ride any two wheeled vehicle
M2- you can ride anything but a motorcycle
✔✔What is the maximum speed when towing? - ✔✔55 mph
✔✔Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes? - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Lane splitting should be done in what lane numbers? - ✔✔Between lanes 1 and 2
✔✔What are the 5 locations where the electronic toll transponder can be placed? - ✔✔-
in the motorcyclists pocket
-inside a cycle net draped across the gas tank of the motorcycle
-on the license plate device, if the toll operator provides such a device
-in a storage compartment on the motorcycle
-on the windshield of the motorcycle
✔✔ 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?1 - ✔✔Be mentally and physically prepared
Wear proper riding gear
Understand your abilities and limitations
Know the riding conditions
Know you motorcycle's capabilities and limitations
✔✔What does it mean to act responsibly? - ✔✔Ride within the limits of your personal
ability, the motorcycle's capabilities, be aware of environmental conditions and manage
the risks of riding.
✔✔What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? -
✔✔Keeps rider comfortable, covered and protected, protects from the elements,
improves your control and makes you more visible to others
✔✔How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔✔You can get a jacket that
fits the way you like and riding gear is designed for riding posture.
✔✔What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - ✔✔Reflective
reflects the light in all directions; retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
, ✔✔Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔They
are not impact resistance, not designed for the elements and may blow off.
✔✔What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔✔Comfort,
protection and visibility.
✔✔Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? -
✔✔In the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
✔✔What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ✔✔Throttle, clutch
lever, gearshift, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handle bars
✔✔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 grip.
✔✔What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - ✔✔To turn it off after
you have completed the movement.
✔✔How do you start the bike? - ✔✔ONE-C
O- turn 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.
✔✔How do you use the friction zone? - ✔✔Release the clutch slowly until you get
power to the back wheel and the bike starts moving.
✔✔What are the elements of good riding posture? - ✔✔-Head/eyes up and look where
you want to go
-Back straight
-Arms relaxed, bend your elbows slightly
-Place the balls of your feet on the foot pegs
-Knees against the tank
✔✔What are the 4 steps to turning? - ✔✔S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
✔✔Why is it important to look through the turns? - ✔✔Develop a mental plan to manage
risk, gather info through the turn and get directional info. "If you look there, you get
there."
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is the difference between a class M1 and M2 endorsement? - ✔✔M1- you may
ride any two wheeled vehicle
M2- you can ride anything but a motorcycle
✔✔What is the maximum speed when towing? - ✔✔55 mph
✔✔Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes? - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Lane splitting should be done in what lane numbers? - ✔✔Between lanes 1 and 2
✔✔What are the 5 locations where the electronic toll transponder can be placed? - ✔✔-
in the motorcyclists pocket
-inside a cycle net draped across the gas tank of the motorcycle
-on the license plate device, if the toll operator provides such a device
-in a storage compartment on the motorcycle
-on the windshield of the motorcycle
✔✔ 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?1 - ✔✔Be mentally and physically prepared
Wear proper riding gear
Understand your abilities and limitations
Know the riding conditions
Know you motorcycle's capabilities and limitations
✔✔What does it mean to act responsibly? - ✔✔Ride within the limits of your personal
ability, the motorcycle's capabilities, be aware of environmental conditions and manage
the risks of riding.
✔✔What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? -
✔✔Keeps rider comfortable, covered and protected, protects from the elements,
improves your control and makes you more visible to others
✔✔How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔✔You can get a jacket that
fits the way you like and riding gear is designed for riding posture.
✔✔What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - ✔✔Reflective
reflects the light in all directions; retro-reflective directs the light back to the source.
, ✔✔Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔They
are not impact resistance, not designed for the elements and may blow off.
✔✔What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔✔Comfort,
protection and visibility.
✔✔Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? -
✔✔In the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
✔✔What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ✔✔Throttle, clutch
lever, gearshift, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handle bars
✔✔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 grip.
✔✔What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - ✔✔To turn it off after
you have completed the movement.
✔✔How do you start the bike? - ✔✔ONE-C
O- turn 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.
✔✔How do you use the friction zone? - ✔✔Release the clutch slowly until you get
power to the back wheel and the bike starts moving.
✔✔What are the elements of good riding posture? - ✔✔-Head/eyes up and look where
you want to go
-Back straight
-Arms relaxed, bend your elbows slightly
-Place the balls of your feet on the foot pegs
-Knees against the tank
✔✔What are the 4 steps to turning? - ✔✔S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
✔✔Why is it important to look through the turns? - ✔✔Develop a mental plan to manage
risk, gather info through the turn and get directional info. "If you look there, you get
there."
