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1
Q

Candidates for the position of Certified Motorcycle Training Officer (CMTO) are selected by __________.

A

The Area commander

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

2
Q

All Areas assigned motorcycles shall have no fewer than _________ Certified Motorcycle Training Officer(s).

A

One

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

3
Q

Officers and sergeants assigned as CMTOs are required to attend a refresher training class every two years consisting of ______ hours.

A

16

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

4
Q

How many training periods must a motorcycle officer trainee complete with the CMTO during field training?

A

Three

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

5
Q

Motorcycle field training periods each consist of ______ hours of training.

A

80

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

6
Q

A _____________ meeting shall be held between the CMTO and the motorcycle officer trainee prior to the first day of riding.

A

Pre-ride Orientation

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

7
Q

The motorcycle officer trainee shall not make emergency runs and shall avoid enforcement stops related to exceeding posted/maximum speed limits during the first _______ hours of training.

A

160

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

8
Q

The CMTO will make all enforcement stops during the first _______ days of training.

A

10

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

9
Q

True or False: during the initial motorcycle training period, the initial assignment should be made to surface streets and not the freeway.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

10
Q

During motorcycle field training, the trainee _________ (should/shall) not split traffic lanes without the express approval of the CMTO.

A

Shall not

HPM 70.10, Chapter 3

11
Q

True or False: minor changes, alterations, or addition of equipment on departmental motorcycles may be authorized by the Area commander.

A

False (only by Academy MTU)

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

12
Q

True or False: any change, alteration, or addition of equipment on a departmental motorcycle shall be recorded in the Area SOP.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

13
Q

How frequently shall motorcycle officers inspect their assigned motorcycles?

A

Daily

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

14
Q

How frequently must each motorcycle be inspected by an Area sergeant or lieutenant?

A

Monthly

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

15
Q

True or False: neither sealants nor inflatants may be used on a departmental motorcycle tire that is experiencing loss of air.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

16
Q

Officers shall not ride in excess of _______ mile(s) on a flat tire.

A

One mile

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

17
Q

True or False: departmental motorcycles may be stored overnight in residential carports.

A

False

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

18
Q

The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for non-command employees using a state motorcycle shall not exceed ________ miles.

A

50 miles

HPM 70.10, Chapter 2

19
Q

True or False: headlights shall be lighted at all times on departmental motorcycles during operations.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

20
Q

True or False: motorcycle officers shall always wear safety glasses and leather gloves while riding departmental motorcycles.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

21
Q

True or False: when a motorcycle is stopped and begins to fall over, riders should attempt to prevent the motorcycle from falling over.

A

False

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

22
Q

What should a motorcycle officer do when he or she encounters an object on the roadway surface that cannot be avoided?

A

Straighten the motorcycle into an upright position while accelerating.

(HPM 70.10, Chapter 5)

23
Q

Departmental motorcycle riders shall ride in what portion of a lane?

A

The left or right wheel track

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

24
Q

When splitting lanes of traffic, motorcycle riders should operate their motorcycles at no more than _______ miles per hour above the prevailing speed of slower traffic.

A

10

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

25
Q

True or False: a car can out-stop a motorcycle.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

26
Q

True or False: motorcycle officers shall never use the forward-facing emergency lights or siren when splitting traffic.

A

True

HPM 70.10, Chapter 5

27
Q

Any officer or sergeant who fails to participate in more than ________ training sessions in 12 months will be placed in a remedial status and assigned to work with a CMTO until proficiency is re-established.

A

Two

HPM 70.10, Chapter 4

28
Q

Combination braking, 40 mph deceleration, and enforcement tactics exercises are examples of what type of motorcycle refresher training?

A

Mandatory exercises

HPM 70.10, Chapter 4

29
Q

Cone patterns 1, 2, and 3; 30 mph Cone Weave, and Diminishing Clearance 180 Degree Turn are examples of what type of motorcycle refresher training?

A

Optional exercises

HPM 70.10, Chapter 4