9/26/24, 1:53 AM
CMSP REVIEW
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (85)
- Vulnerability. No sheet metal cage around you for protection
Give 3 reasons why motorcycle is more risky
- Visibility. Harder to be seen by other drivers
than driving
- Judgement is much more critical
What is Rider Readiness? Understanding the challenges of motorcycling and riding within your abilities
CMSP REVIEW
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, 9/26/24, 1:53 AM
1. Mental Readiness - Being focused and attentive
2. Physical Readiness - Ride rested and avoid riding fatigued, stressed, or preoccupied
What are 6 important parts of Rider 3. Proper Riding Gear - Keeps you comfortable which helps you focus on riding safely
Readiness? 4. Understanding Your Abilities and Limitations - Ride within your skill level
5. Know Your Motorcycle - Understand the design limitations of your motorcycle
6. Awareness Of Riding Conditions.
Fully squeeze clutch to cutoff power to rear wheel. Ease out slowly and roll on throttle
What is the benefit of wearing apparel to gradually get bike moving.
specifically designed for motorcycling? (Friction zone: area of clutch travel where the engine's power begins to transmit to rear
wheel)
What does it mean to accept your Accepting the fact that you must ride within your limits and manage risks while riding
responsibility?
How does riding gear make a rider more The gear is designed for specific riding conditions. (Rain, wind, flying debris)
comfortable?
What is the difference between retro- Retro-reflective material reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider.
reflective and reflective? Reflective material reflects light away from the source.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses They are not shatter resistant and do not provide enough coverage.
sufficient eye protection?
What are 3 things you should consider when Bright colors, retro reflective, protective pads/armor
shopping for riding gear?
What is the purpose of the engine cutoff Shuts off the engine without you having to remove hands from hand grips. Located on
switch and where is it located? right handgrip.
Fully squeeze clutch to cutoff power to rear wheel. Ease out slowly and roll on throttle
to gradually get bike moving.
How do you use the friction zone?
(Friction zone: area of clutch travel where the engine's power begins to transmit to rear
wheel)
Inside - 15mph +
Body position for turning?
Outside - slow turns
How should you release the clutch when Smoothly
downshifting?
What is the recommended following 2 seconds
distance?
What is a head check? Looking over your shoulder to check blind spot
What are the leading causes of single- Incorrectly negotiating turns
vehicle crashes?
When should you turn your head for Throughout the entire turn
cornering?
Straighten bike first before applying maximum straight-line braking
Or..
What is the quickest way to stop in a curve?
(braking in a lean) Gradually square handle-bars and increase brake pressure until bike
stops.
What should you do if you come upon deer Slow down to walking speed if possible.
alongside the roadway?
3 Examples of impairment Fatigue, hunger, drunkenness
2/5
CMSP REVIEW
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (85)
- Vulnerability. No sheet metal cage around you for protection
Give 3 reasons why motorcycle is more risky
- Visibility. Harder to be seen by other drivers
than driving
- Judgement is much more critical
What is Rider Readiness? Understanding the challenges of motorcycling and riding within your abilities
CMSP REVIEW
1/5
, 9/26/24, 1:53 AM
1. Mental Readiness - Being focused and attentive
2. Physical Readiness - Ride rested and avoid riding fatigued, stressed, or preoccupied
What are 6 important parts of Rider 3. Proper Riding Gear - Keeps you comfortable which helps you focus on riding safely
Readiness? 4. Understanding Your Abilities and Limitations - Ride within your skill level
5. Know Your Motorcycle - Understand the design limitations of your motorcycle
6. Awareness Of Riding Conditions.
Fully squeeze clutch to cutoff power to rear wheel. Ease out slowly and roll on throttle
What is the benefit of wearing apparel to gradually get bike moving.
specifically designed for motorcycling? (Friction zone: area of clutch travel where the engine's power begins to transmit to rear
wheel)
What does it mean to accept your Accepting the fact that you must ride within your limits and manage risks while riding
responsibility?
How does riding gear make a rider more The gear is designed for specific riding conditions. (Rain, wind, flying debris)
comfortable?
What is the difference between retro- Retro-reflective material reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider.
reflective and reflective? Reflective material reflects light away from the source.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses They are not shatter resistant and do not provide enough coverage.
sufficient eye protection?
What are 3 things you should consider when Bright colors, retro reflective, protective pads/armor
shopping for riding gear?
What is the purpose of the engine cutoff Shuts off the engine without you having to remove hands from hand grips. Located on
switch and where is it located? right handgrip.
Fully squeeze clutch to cutoff power to rear wheel. Ease out slowly and roll on throttle
to gradually get bike moving.
How do you use the friction zone?
(Friction zone: area of clutch travel where the engine's power begins to transmit to rear
wheel)
Inside - 15mph +
Body position for turning?
Outside - slow turns
How should you release the clutch when Smoothly
downshifting?
What is the recommended following 2 seconds
distance?
What is a head check? Looking over your shoulder to check blind spot
What are the leading causes of single- Incorrectly negotiating turns
vehicle crashes?
When should you turn your head for Throughout the entire turn
cornering?
Straighten bike first before applying maximum straight-line braking
Or..
What is the quickest way to stop in a curve?
(braking in a lean) Gradually square handle-bars and increase brake pressure until bike
stops.
What should you do if you come upon deer Slow down to walking speed if possible.
alongside the roadway?
3 Examples of impairment Fatigue, hunger, drunkenness
2/5
