MSF COURSE STUDY GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? Answer: Be
healthy, have fitness, strength, and coordination.
● What do RiderCoaches do? Answer: They are here to guide me.
● What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
Answer: 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully.
3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test.
● When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
Answer: If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself
and/or others.
● What are the three basic motorcycle types? Answer: Street, Dual-
Purpose, Off-Highway
● What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? Answer: I will likely
ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
● What are the six primary motorcycle controls? Answer: Clutch, handle
bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
,● How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? Answer: To increase
engine speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
● What does the clutch lever do? Answer: It connects power from the
engine to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease
it out to connect.
● How is the gearshift lever operated? Answer: Lift up firmly and
release for a higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
● What is a shift pattern? Answer: ?
● How are the two brake controls operated? Answer: Front brake is
squeezed rear brake is pressed down.
● What are possible positions on the fuel valve? Answer: On, reserve,
prime, off.
● What are possible positions on the ignition switch? Answer: On, off,
lock, and sometimes park.
● What is the choke control used for? Answer: It provides an enriched
fuel mixture to help start a cold engine.
, ● Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? Answer: It
allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the
grip.
● What are some common indicators that display information? Answer:
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
● What is important to know about a convex mirror? Answer: They
provide a wider view but make objects look farther away.
● What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand?
Answer: A side stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand
makes the motorcycle upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
● Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers
Answer: Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
● List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. Answer: FINE-C;
Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
● What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
Answer: 1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb.
2. Turn the ignition switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? Answer: Be
healthy, have fitness, strength, and coordination.
● What do RiderCoaches do? Answer: They are here to guide me.
● What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
Answer: 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully.
3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test.
● When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
Answer: If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself
and/or others.
● What are the three basic motorcycle types? Answer: Street, Dual-
Purpose, Off-Highway
● What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? Answer: I will likely
ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
● What are the six primary motorcycle controls? Answer: Clutch, handle
bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
,● How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? Answer: To increase
engine speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
● What does the clutch lever do? Answer: It connects power from the
engine to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease
it out to connect.
● How is the gearshift lever operated? Answer: Lift up firmly and
release for a higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
● What is a shift pattern? Answer: ?
● How are the two brake controls operated? Answer: Front brake is
squeezed rear brake is pressed down.
● What are possible positions on the fuel valve? Answer: On, reserve,
prime, off.
● What are possible positions on the ignition switch? Answer: On, off,
lock, and sometimes park.
● What is the choke control used for? Answer: It provides an enriched
fuel mixture to help start a cold engine.
, ● Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? Answer: It
allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the
grip.
● What are some common indicators that display information? Answer:
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
● What is important to know about a convex mirror? Answer: They
provide a wider view but make objects look farther away.
● What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand?
Answer: A side stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand
makes the motorcycle upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
● Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers
Answer: Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
● List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. Answer: FINE-C;
Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
● What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
Answer: 1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb.
2. Turn the ignition switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
