IPMBA PUBLIC SAFETY CYCLING
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What type of bike does IPMBA recommend? -ANSMountain
Most Important to Bicycle Fitting Rider -ANSProper Frame Size
Most Common Frame Material for Public Safety Bikes -ANSAluminum
Drive Train Consists of: -ANS1) Shifters, 2) Cassette, 3) Front/Rear Derailleurs, 4) the
crank set, and 5) the Chain
Mountain bikes typically have how many front chain rings? -ANSThree
How many spokes are recommended for Public Safety Cyclists? -ANS36 (14 gauge
stainless steel)
What's is the percentage for the seat height? -ANS85%
What is a good pedal cadence "Good Spin" -ANS75-100 RPM
Recommended light for Public Safety Cyclists: -ANS42 lumens at 10 feet from light
IPMBA-Mandated Safety Equipment -ANS1) High-quality Mountain Bike, in good
working order, that properly fits rider; 2) Properly fitted bicycle helmet; 3) Shatter-
resistant Protective Eyewear; and 4) Pedal Retention System
Cycling specific gloves -ANS1) Be worn at all times by Public Safety Cyclists, and 2)
may make it more difficult to manipulate your weapon etc. so additional training/practice
is required with your gloves being worn
Three types of hazards... -ANS1) Surface, 2) Moving, 3) Visual
How to reduce the risk of crashes? -ANSAnticipate, recognizing, avoidance
What' are the rules of maintenance? -ANSNever fix anything you don't understand
Always use the right tools for the job
Keep ever bike clean and lubercated.
What is the cover officer task. -ANSTake a position further away and is prepared to
pursue.
What are stealth operations? -ANSStealth under any conditions
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What type of bike does IPMBA recommend? -ANSMountain
Most Important to Bicycle Fitting Rider -ANSProper Frame Size
Most Common Frame Material for Public Safety Bikes -ANSAluminum
Drive Train Consists of: -ANS1) Shifters, 2) Cassette, 3) Front/Rear Derailleurs, 4) the
crank set, and 5) the Chain
Mountain bikes typically have how many front chain rings? -ANSThree
How many spokes are recommended for Public Safety Cyclists? -ANS36 (14 gauge
stainless steel)
What's is the percentage for the seat height? -ANS85%
What is a good pedal cadence "Good Spin" -ANS75-100 RPM
Recommended light for Public Safety Cyclists: -ANS42 lumens at 10 feet from light
IPMBA-Mandated Safety Equipment -ANS1) High-quality Mountain Bike, in good
working order, that properly fits rider; 2) Properly fitted bicycle helmet; 3) Shatter-
resistant Protective Eyewear; and 4) Pedal Retention System
Cycling specific gloves -ANS1) Be worn at all times by Public Safety Cyclists, and 2)
may make it more difficult to manipulate your weapon etc. so additional training/practice
is required with your gloves being worn
Three types of hazards... -ANS1) Surface, 2) Moving, 3) Visual
How to reduce the risk of crashes? -ANSAnticipate, recognizing, avoidance
What' are the rules of maintenance? -ANSNever fix anything you don't understand
Always use the right tools for the job
Keep ever bike clean and lubercated.
What is the cover officer task. -ANSTake a position further away and is prepared to
pursue.
What are stealth operations? -ANSStealth under any conditions
