CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM (CMSP) CERTIFIED
QUALITY TEST 2025/26 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (100%
ACCURATE DETAILED) RATED A+
What is a head check? - --ANSWERS---looking over shoulder
prior to changing lanes or turning
What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations?
- --ANSWERS---use sipde
How do you know if you are overriding your headlight? - --
ANSWERS---unable to see and react to hazards past your
headlight field
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes? - --
ANSWERS---failure to negotiate turns.
At what point should you turn toward the apex? - --ANSWERS---
after you've entered the outside of the turn.
How do you link turns smoothly? - --ANSWERS----use a late
apex line.
-start outside, aim towards apex as soon as you see exit of turn,
then towards outside for next turn.
When should you turn your head for cornering? - --ANSWERS---
as soon as you can see your target.
How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? -
--ANSWERS---smooth, firm and with increasing pressure.
,How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? -
--ANSWERS---light to lighter pressure.
What two methods are the quickest way to stop in a curve?
(2) - --ANSWERS----straighten, then brake.
-braking in a lean.
When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - --
ANSWERS---the more friction used in the lean, the less traction
available for braking.
What should you always avoid while swerving? - --ANSWERS---
braking
Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - --ANSWERS-
--ahead, forecast your path of travel.
What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles?
- --ANSWERS---90 degrees
What indicates a potential change in roadway traction? - --
ANSWERS---shiny surfaces.
How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - --
ANSWERS----slow down
-decrease lean angle.
What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the
roadway? - --ANSWERS----slow down
-anticipate more
, What should you do if you suspect your sidestand will sink into
the parking surface? - --ANSWERS---place flat object
underneath kickstand.
How do daily events affect rider readiness? - --ANSWERS---
decrease your ability to concentrate.
What are three examples of impairment? - --ANSWERS----
alcohol
-medications
-fatigue
What percentage of rider fatalities are alcohol related? - --
ANSWERS---52%
How does riding under the influence affect the sipde process? - -
-ANSWERS----decreases your ability to concentrate and reason.
What are three ways of intervening to prevent a friend from
driving under the influence? - --ANSWERS----stop serving
-time and food
-take the keys
When should you consider carrying a passenger? - --ANSWERS-
--after much experience driving solo.
How should the passenger be dressed? - --ANSWERS---same
as rider, full safety gear.
What instructions do you give to your passenger and when? - --
ANSWERS----before first ride
-notify when you mount or dismount.
-hold on to waist.
QUALITY TEST 2025/26 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (100%
ACCURATE DETAILED) RATED A+
What is a head check? - --ANSWERS---looking over shoulder
prior to changing lanes or turning
What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations?
- --ANSWERS---use sipde
How do you know if you are overriding your headlight? - --
ANSWERS---unable to see and react to hazards past your
headlight field
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes? - --
ANSWERS---failure to negotiate turns.
At what point should you turn toward the apex? - --ANSWERS---
after you've entered the outside of the turn.
How do you link turns smoothly? - --ANSWERS----use a late
apex line.
-start outside, aim towards apex as soon as you see exit of turn,
then towards outside for next turn.
When should you turn your head for cornering? - --ANSWERS---
as soon as you can see your target.
How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? -
--ANSWERS---smooth, firm and with increasing pressure.
,How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line? -
--ANSWERS---light to lighter pressure.
What two methods are the quickest way to stop in a curve?
(2) - --ANSWERS----straighten, then brake.
-braking in a lean.
When braking in a lean, what is important to remember? - --
ANSWERS---the more friction used in the lean, the less traction
available for braking.
What should you always avoid while swerving? - --ANSWERS---
braking
Where should you look when crossing obstacles? - --ANSWERS-
--ahead, forecast your path of travel.
What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles?
- --ANSWERS---90 degrees
What indicates a potential change in roadway traction? - --
ANSWERS---shiny surfaces.
How should you ride across low-traction surfaces? - --
ANSWERS----slow down
-decrease lean angle.
What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the
roadway? - --ANSWERS----slow down
-anticipate more
, What should you do if you suspect your sidestand will sink into
the parking surface? - --ANSWERS---place flat object
underneath kickstand.
How do daily events affect rider readiness? - --ANSWERS---
decrease your ability to concentrate.
What are three examples of impairment? - --ANSWERS----
alcohol
-medications
-fatigue
What percentage of rider fatalities are alcohol related? - --
ANSWERS---52%
How does riding under the influence affect the sipde process? - -
-ANSWERS----decreases your ability to concentrate and reason.
What are three ways of intervening to prevent a friend from
driving under the influence? - --ANSWERS----stop serving
-time and food
-take the keys
When should you consider carrying a passenger? - --ANSWERS-
--after much experience driving solo.
How should the passenger be dressed? - --ANSWERS---same
as rider, full safety gear.
What instructions do you give to your passenger and when? - --
ANSWERS----before first ride
-notify when you mount or dismount.
-hold on to waist.
