Motorcycle Test Questions with Correct Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
serious because risk is involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
clutch and throttle coordination, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting
What do Rider Coaches do?
guide you and answer questions
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
complete all assignments, attend all sessions in their entirety, pass a knowledge test, and pass an
on-motorcycle skill test
When does a Rider Coach not permit further riding in the course?
if you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding range
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
street, dual-purpose, and off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you would likely ride and explain why.
varies
List the six primary controls.
handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
,to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on) and to decrease speed, twist it away from
you (roll off)
What does the clutch lever do?
connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated?
lifting up with the left foot firmly to reach a higher gear, pushing down firmly to reach a lower
gear
What is a shift pattern?
1st, N, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
How are the two brake controls operated?
front brake squeezed in right hand, rear brake pushed down by toes of the right foot
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
on, reserve, prime or off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
on, off, lock, some have park
What is the choke control used for?
to help start an engine cold, raises the idle so it will warm quickly
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch?
so you can shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
, What are some common indicators that display information?
speedometer, odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror
help you see a wider view, but objects are closer than they appear
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand?
side stands are only one one side, center stands stabilize from both sides and lift the rear tire
slightly off the ground
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine.
FINE-C: 1-fuel, 2-ignition, 3-neutral, 4-engine cut-off switch, 5-choke/clutch
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
thumb (engine cut-off), key (ignition to off), valve (fuel-supply valve)
What is the friction zone?
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?
removes power from the rear wheel
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
clutch, brake, engine cut-off
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture?
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
serious because risk is involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
clutch and throttle coordination, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting
What do Rider Coaches do?
guide you and answer questions
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
complete all assignments, attend all sessions in their entirety, pass a knowledge test, and pass an
on-motorcycle skill test
When does a Rider Coach not permit further riding in the course?
if you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding range
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
street, dual-purpose, and off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you would likely ride and explain why.
varies
List the six primary controls.
handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
,to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on) and to decrease speed, twist it away from
you (roll off)
What does the clutch lever do?
connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated?
lifting up with the left foot firmly to reach a higher gear, pushing down firmly to reach a lower
gear
What is a shift pattern?
1st, N, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
How are the two brake controls operated?
front brake squeezed in right hand, rear brake pushed down by toes of the right foot
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
on, reserve, prime or off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
on, off, lock, some have park
What is the choke control used for?
to help start an engine cold, raises the idle so it will warm quickly
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch?
so you can shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
, What are some common indicators that display information?
speedometer, odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror
help you see a wider view, but objects are closer than they appear
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand?
side stands are only one one side, center stands stabilize from both sides and lift the rear tire
slightly off the ground
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine.
FINE-C: 1-fuel, 2-ignition, 3-neutral, 4-engine cut-off switch, 5-choke/clutch
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
thumb (engine cut-off), key (ignition to off), valve (fuel-supply valve)
What is the friction zone?
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?
removes power from the rear wheel
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
clutch, brake, engine cut-off
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture?
