MSF Practice Questions with all Correct & 100%
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why is motorcycling considered serious fun? ✔Correct Answer-serious because there is a risk
involved. fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? ✔Correct Answer-clutch and throttle
control, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting. also quicker stops, turns and swerves
what do rider coaches do? ✔Correct Answer-they guide you, if yoanswer questions, and encourage
you
what are the 4 requirements for successful course completion? ✔Correct Answer-1. complete all
course assignments
2. attend all sessions to their entirety
3. pass a knowledge test
4. pass an on-motorcycle skill test that consists of exercises from the course
when does a rider coach not permit further riding in the course? ✔Correct Answer-if you have a lot
of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others
what are the 3 basic motorcycle types? ✔Correct Answer-Street, dual purpose, off highway
pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain ✔Correct Answer-cruiser because I want
something simple to learn on without too much power so I can accurately learn how to ride a
motorcycle even after my course.
list the 6 primary controls ✔Correct Answer-1. handlebars
2. throttle
3. clutch lever
4. gearshift lever
5. front break lever
6. rear brake pedal
how do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? ✔Correct Answer-twist it toward you to increase
speed. twist it away from you to decrease speed
what does the clutch lever do? ✔Correct Answer-connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel
how is the gearshift lever operated? ✔Correct Answer-with the left foot. raise the lever to go into a
higher gear and press down on the lever to go into a lower gear
what is a shift pattern? ✔Correct Answer-1
n
2
3
, 4
5
how are the 2 break controls operated? ✔Correct Answer-front: squeeze to operate with right
hand
rear: press the brake pedal with right foot to operate
what are the possible positions on the fuel valve? ✔Correct Answer-on, reserve, prime or off.
what are the possible positions on the ignition switch? ✔Correct Answer-on, off, and lock
what is the choke control used for? ✔Correct Answer-provides an enriched fuel mixture to help
start a cold engine
why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? ✔Correct Answer-it allows you to shut off
the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
what are some common indicators that display information? ✔Correct Answer-speedometer
odometer
tachometer
what is important to know about a convex mirror? ✔Correct Answer-they may reduce the size of
blind spot areas, but they do not eliminate them
what is the difference between a side stand and center stand? ✔Correct Answer-side stand:
supports the motorcycle when parked
center stand: keeps the motorcycle upright and more stable, with the rear tire slightly off the ground
complete control quiz ✔Correct Answer-completed
list the 5 steps of the engine pre-start routine ✔Correct Answer-fuel
ignition
neutral
engine cut-off switch
choke/clutch
what are the 3 steps to follow when shutting off the engine? ✔Correct Answer-engine cut-off
switch
ignition
fuel
what is the friction zone? ✔Correct Answer-a small area in the travel of the clutch lever that
controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel
what does squeezing the clutch lever do? ✔Correct Answer-removes power from the rear wheel
what must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? ✔Correct Answer-squeeze in the
clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed
what is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? ✔Correct Answer-flat
Verified Answers |Actual Complete Exam |Already
Graded A+
why is motorcycling considered serious fun? ✔Correct Answer-serious because there is a risk
involved. fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? ✔Correct Answer-clutch and throttle
control, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting. also quicker stops, turns and swerves
what do rider coaches do? ✔Correct Answer-they guide you, if yoanswer questions, and encourage
you
what are the 4 requirements for successful course completion? ✔Correct Answer-1. complete all
course assignments
2. attend all sessions to their entirety
3. pass a knowledge test
4. pass an on-motorcycle skill test that consists of exercises from the course
when does a rider coach not permit further riding in the course? ✔Correct Answer-if you have a lot
of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others
what are the 3 basic motorcycle types? ✔Correct Answer-Street, dual purpose, off highway
pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain ✔Correct Answer-cruiser because I want
something simple to learn on without too much power so I can accurately learn how to ride a
motorcycle even after my course.
list the 6 primary controls ✔Correct Answer-1. handlebars
2. throttle
3. clutch lever
4. gearshift lever
5. front break lever
6. rear brake pedal
how do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? ✔Correct Answer-twist it toward you to increase
speed. twist it away from you to decrease speed
what does the clutch lever do? ✔Correct Answer-connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel
how is the gearshift lever operated? ✔Correct Answer-with the left foot. raise the lever to go into a
higher gear and press down on the lever to go into a lower gear
what is a shift pattern? ✔Correct Answer-1
n
2
3
, 4
5
how are the 2 break controls operated? ✔Correct Answer-front: squeeze to operate with right
hand
rear: press the brake pedal with right foot to operate
what are the possible positions on the fuel valve? ✔Correct Answer-on, reserve, prime or off.
what are the possible positions on the ignition switch? ✔Correct Answer-on, off, and lock
what is the choke control used for? ✔Correct Answer-provides an enriched fuel mixture to help
start a cold engine
why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? ✔Correct Answer-it allows you to shut off
the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
what are some common indicators that display information? ✔Correct Answer-speedometer
odometer
tachometer
what is important to know about a convex mirror? ✔Correct Answer-they may reduce the size of
blind spot areas, but they do not eliminate them
what is the difference between a side stand and center stand? ✔Correct Answer-side stand:
supports the motorcycle when parked
center stand: keeps the motorcycle upright and more stable, with the rear tire slightly off the ground
complete control quiz ✔Correct Answer-completed
list the 5 steps of the engine pre-start routine ✔Correct Answer-fuel
ignition
neutral
engine cut-off switch
choke/clutch
what are the 3 steps to follow when shutting off the engine? ✔Correct Answer-engine cut-off
switch
ignition
fuel
what is the friction zone? ✔Correct Answer-a small area in the travel of the clutch lever that
controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel
what does squeezing the clutch lever do? ✔Correct Answer-removes power from the rear wheel
what must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? ✔Correct Answer-squeeze in the
clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed
what is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? ✔Correct Answer-flat
