California Motorcycle Safety Program Test || Already Passed.
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California Motorcycle Safety Program
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California Motorcycle Safety Program
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. correct answers 1. More vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? correct answers Choose to ride within ...
California Motorcycle Safety Program Test || Already
Passed.
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. correct answers 1. More
vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? correct answers Choose to ride within your
limits every single time
What five items make up Rider Readiness? correct answers 1. Mentally readiness (focused
unimpaired distraction free)
2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
3. Proper riding gear
4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities and limitations
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? correct
answers Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? correct answers -Retro reflective
reflects the light back to the source.
-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear? correct answers Increases:
-Comfort
-Protection
-Visibility
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
motorcycle? correct answers Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM)
What are the five primary controls and where is each located? correct answers -Throttle
-Clutch lever
, -Gearshift lever
-Front brake lever
-Rear brake pedal
What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located? correct answers -Shuts
off engine.
-Right handgrip.
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? correct answers -Does not
self cancel
What is ONE-C? correct answers It's how you start your motorcycle:
-O - ignition/fuel turn ON
-N - Neutral
-E - Engine cut-off switch to on
-C - Clutch pull in and press starter button
How do you use the friction zone? correct answers Uses minor clutch slipping to ease power to
wheels - SMOOTHLY let the clutch out until you feel power start to deliver to the rear wheels
and ease on the gas as you smoothly let the clutch slip out the rest of the way
Describe three components of good riding posture. correct answers -Sitting up
-Relaxed
-Neutral
What are the four steps to turning? correct answers 1) Speed, Position, Aim, Steer (Course)
2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
Why is the "aim" step important? correct answers Because your likely to ride where you look
and aim.
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? correct answers Change gears
Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide? correct answers Front,
70%
How should you release the clutch when downshifting? correct answers Slowly - SMOOTHLY
What five items can you improve your visibility to other traffic? correct answers -Wearing bright
colored gear.
-Wear reflectivity.
-Drive with headlights on.
-Flash break lights when stopped
-Signal well in advance
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