CMSP Course Exam/77 Questions and
Answers (Chapter Review)
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car? - -1-
motorcycles are more vulnerable than cars
2-they are harder to see than cars
3-you are exposed to the elements
-What is rider readiness?1 - -Be mentally and physically prepared
Wear proper riding gear
Understand your abilities and limitations
Know the riding conditions
Know you motorcycle's capabilities and limitations
-What does it mean to act responsibly? - -Ride within the limits of your
personal ability, the motorcycle's capabilities, be aware of environmental
conditions and manage the risks of riding.
-What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for
motorcycling? - -Keeps rider comfortable, covered and protected, protects
from the elements, improves your control and makes you more visible to
others
-How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - -You can get a
jacket that fits the way you like and riding gear is designed for riding
posture.
-What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - -Reflective
reflects the light in all directions; retro-reflective directs the light back to the
source.
-Why aren't ordinary sunglasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - -
They are not impact resistance, not designed for the elements and may blow
off.
-What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - -
Comfort, protection and visibility.
-Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
motorcycle? - -In the motorcycle operation manual ( MOM).
-What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - -Throttle,
clutch lever, gearshift, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, handle bars
, -What is the purpose of the engine cut off switch and where is it located? - -
To avoid taking your hands off the bar in a situation where control is critical
and you need to turn off the engine. Located on the right grip.
-What must you remember when your motorcycle turn signal? - -To turn it
off after you have completed the movement.
-How do you start the bike? - -ONE-C
O- turn ignition ON
N- make sure the bike is in NEUTRAL
E- move the ENGINE cut off switch to ON
C- cover the CLUTCH and if the engine is cold turn the CHOKE to the on
position.
-How do you use the friction zone? - -Release the clutch slowly until you get
power to the back wheel and the bike starts moving.
-What are the elements of good riding posture? - --Head/eyes up and look
where you want to go
-Back straight
-Arms relaxed, bend your elbows slightly
-Place the balls of your feet on the foot pegs
-Knees against the tank
-What are the 4 steps to turning? - -S-decrease SPEED
P- set your body into POSITION
A- look and AIM where you are going
T- complete the movement and TURN
-Why is it important to look through the turns? - -Develop a mental plan to
manage risk, gather info through the turn and get directional info. "If you
look there, you get there."
-What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - -Change
gears or put the bike in neutral.
-Which brake provides more stopping power and how much? - -Front brake
provides 70% of stopping power.
-How should you release the clutch when down shifting? - -Release it
gradually and smoothly.
-How can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - -Have bright clothes,
ride with your headlight on, use your turn signals, flash your brake light
before you stop completely, and use your horn, lane position.
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