CMSP MAIN EXAM TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔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
, ✔✔What are the 5 primary controls and where are they located? - ✔✔Throttle (right
hand grip), clutch (left hand grip), front brake (right hand grip), rear brake (right pedal),
gearshift lever (left pedal).
✔✔What is ONE-C? - ✔✔On, Neutral, Engine Cutoff switch (on/off), clutch/choke.
✔✔Describe good riding posture? - ✔✔Back straight, head and eyes up, look where
you want to go, knees against the tank. Bend elbows slightly.
✔✔Why is the "aim" step important? - ✔✔It sets up your path of travel
✔✔How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ✔✔Wear bright retro reflective
clothing, always use headlights, signal early and often, flash your brake lights, be in a
good lane position for being seen.
✔✔What should you consider when choosing lane position? - ✔✔Being in a position
that allows you to see and be seen.
✔✔What can you do to reduce your reaction time in hazardous situations? -
✔✔Increase your space cushion
✔✔How do you link turns smoothly? - ✔✔Use late apex line to link turns
✔✔How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Apply light to
lighter pressure to rear brake pedal.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Straight ahead
✔✔How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔Slowly. Use throttle
smoothly and carefully. Make no sudden or abrupt moves.
✔✔How should the passenger be dressed? - ✔✔they should be wearing proper
protective gear and shoelaces should be tucked in.
✔✔What should you adjust when carrying loads? - ✔✔Suspension and tire pressure
✔✔When should you move to single file? - ✔✔When passing vehicles, entering or
exiting a highway, approaching a corner, or when encountering limited visibility.
✔✔What are some ways that long-distance riding can lead to riding impaired? - ✔✔It
causes mental and physical fatigue.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔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
, ✔✔What are the 5 primary controls and where are they located? - ✔✔Throttle (right
hand grip), clutch (left hand grip), front brake (right hand grip), rear brake (right pedal),
gearshift lever (left pedal).
✔✔What is ONE-C? - ✔✔On, Neutral, Engine Cutoff switch (on/off), clutch/choke.
✔✔Describe good riding posture? - ✔✔Back straight, head and eyes up, look where
you want to go, knees against the tank. Bend elbows slightly.
✔✔Why is the "aim" step important? - ✔✔It sets up your path of travel
✔✔How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ✔✔Wear bright retro reflective
clothing, always use headlights, signal early and often, flash your brake lights, be in a
good lane position for being seen.
✔✔What should you consider when choosing lane position? - ✔✔Being in a position
that allows you to see and be seen.
✔✔What can you do to reduce your reaction time in hazardous situations? -
✔✔Increase your space cushion
✔✔How do you link turns smoothly? - ✔✔Use late apex line to link turns
✔✔How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? - ✔✔Apply light to
lighter pressure to rear brake pedal.
✔✔Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - ✔✔Straight ahead
✔✔How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - ✔✔Slowly. Use throttle
smoothly and carefully. Make no sudden or abrupt moves.
✔✔How should the passenger be dressed? - ✔✔they should be wearing proper
protective gear and shoelaces should be tucked in.
✔✔What should you adjust when carrying loads? - ✔✔Suspension and tire pressure
✔✔When should you move to single file? - ✔✔When passing vehicles, entering or
exiting a highway, approaching a corner, or when encountering limited visibility.
✔✔What are some ways that long-distance riding can lead to riding impaired? - ✔✔It
causes mental and physical fatigue.
