IPMBA POLICE CYCLIST COURSE
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The drive train of a derailleur bike is comprised of: -ANSShifters, Cassette, front and
rear derailleurs, crankset, and chain
The most practical type of bicycle for public safety cycling is: -ANSMountain
To initially set saddle height, try to achieve approximately _____leg extension -ANS85%
IPMBA highly recommends that wheels used on public safety bicycles have at least
________spokes -ANS36
Of all factors involved with fitting a bicycle to a rider, which is considered the most
important -ANSFrame size
The purpose of pedal retention is to: -ANS1. Keep cyclist feet on the pedals when going
up and over obstacles
2. Improve pedaling efficiency
3. Assist the rider in achieving the desired "good spin" of 75 to 100 pedal revolutions per
minute
The single leg bottom bracket kickstand is the best choice for public safety cyclists. -
ANSFalse (The single leg bottom bracket is not the best choice for public safety cyclist
Uniforms worn by public safety cyclist are often made with wicking material because -
ANSIt pulls moisture away from the body
An experienced cyclist strives to maintain -ANSFast pedaling cadence and low pedal
force
A chainring/ cassette combination that you would choose when riding a multi-geared
bicycle against a strong headwind or up hill -ANSSmall chainring and large cassette cog
You are riding a bicycle upright in a straight line, then deliberately turn the handlebars
slightly to the right. As a result, you and your bicycle: -ANSBegin to lean to the left
Why have crash statistics shown that riding on the wrong side of the road is a major
factor contributing to car/bike collisions? -ANSBoth
A. Riding on the wrong side of the road is counter to a motorist scanning pattern for
vehicular traffic
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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The drive train of a derailleur bike is comprised of: -ANSShifters, Cassette, front and
rear derailleurs, crankset, and chain
The most practical type of bicycle for public safety cycling is: -ANSMountain
To initially set saddle height, try to achieve approximately _____leg extension -ANS85%
IPMBA highly recommends that wheels used on public safety bicycles have at least
________spokes -ANS36
Of all factors involved with fitting a bicycle to a rider, which is considered the most
important -ANSFrame size
The purpose of pedal retention is to: -ANS1. Keep cyclist feet on the pedals when going
up and over obstacles
2. Improve pedaling efficiency
3. Assist the rider in achieving the desired "good spin" of 75 to 100 pedal revolutions per
minute
The single leg bottom bracket kickstand is the best choice for public safety cyclists. -
ANSFalse (The single leg bottom bracket is not the best choice for public safety cyclist
Uniforms worn by public safety cyclist are often made with wicking material because -
ANSIt pulls moisture away from the body
An experienced cyclist strives to maintain -ANSFast pedaling cadence and low pedal
force
A chainring/ cassette combination that you would choose when riding a multi-geared
bicycle against a strong headwind or up hill -ANSSmall chainring and large cassette cog
You are riding a bicycle upright in a straight line, then deliberately turn the handlebars
slightly to the right. As a result, you and your bicycle: -ANSBegin to lean to the left
Why have crash statistics shown that riding on the wrong side of the road is a major
factor contributing to car/bike collisions? -ANSBoth
A. Riding on the wrong side of the road is counter to a motorist scanning pattern for
vehicular traffic
