Exam (elaborations)
California Motorcycle Safety Program Test Questions with Solutions
California Motorcycle Safety Program Test Questions with Solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
California Motorcycle Safety ProgramTest Questions with Solutions
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - -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"? - -Choose to ride within
your limits every single time
-What five items make up Rider Readiness? - -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? - -Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
-What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - --Retro
reflective reflects the light back to the source.
-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
-Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - --Not
impact resistant (not shatter proof)
-Not secured
-What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - -
Increases:
-Comfort
-Protection
-Visibility
-Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
motorcycle? - -Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM)
, -What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - --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? -
--Shuts off engine.
-Right handgrip.
-What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - --
Does not self cancel
-What is ONE-C? - -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? - -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. - --Sitting up
-Relaxed
-Neutral
-What are the four steps to turning? - -1) Speed, Position, Aim, Steer
(Course)
2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
-Why is the "aim" step important? - -Because your likely to ride where you
look and aim.
-What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - -Change
gears
-Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide? - -
Front, 70%
-How should you release the clutch when downshifting? - -Slowly -
SMOOTHLY
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Victorious23. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £10.14. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75759 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now