MSF Course Question and Answer [2026] |
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Final Review
• 1. Learning to ride is risky because -✓✓ a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
• 2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because -✓✓ some people
can't manage risk
• 3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of
never crashing on the street. -✓✓ false
• 4. A good next step after course completion is to: -✓✓ Practice the basics on your
personal motorcycle
• 5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. -✓✓ false
• 6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: -✓✓ information
processing and decision-making
• 7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. -✓✓ true
• 8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves
or others. -✓✓ true
• 1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? -✓✓ naked
bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
• 2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? -✓✓ "Classic" styling
• 3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight
ratio, and a forward leaning ride? -✓✓ Sport
• 4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight
ratio. -✓✓ true
• 5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-
distance riding? -✓✓ Touring
• 6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway
and non-highway riding. -✓✓ false
• 7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. -✓✓ false
, • 8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. -
✓✓ false
• 1. The throttle is operated: -✓✓ By twisting the right handgrip
• 2. The clutch lever is operated by: -✓✓ Squeezing a lever with the left hand
• 3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. -✓✓ false
• 4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. -✓✓ true
• 5. The control operated by the right hand is the: -✓✓ Front brake lever
• 6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. -✓✓ false
• 7. The choke is used to: -✓✓ Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold engine
• 8. The engine cutoff switch: -✓✓ Allows a rider to stop the engine while still holding the
handgrip
• 9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. -✓✓ false
• FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for -✓✓ Fuel, Ignition, Neutral,
Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.
• 1. FINE-C is a guide for: -✓✓ An engine pre-start routine
• 2. The C in FINE-C stands for Chain/Chassis. -✓✓ False
• 3. Besides seeing the neutral light on, a way to check for neutral is: -✓✓ With the
engine off, roll the motorcycle with the clutch lever released
• 4. Do not release the clutch lever immediately after starting the engine because: -✓✓
The motorcycle may be in gear
• 5. A formula for making basic turns is to: -✓✓ Slow, Look, Press, Roll
• 6. When stopping, the clutch lever is kept fully squeezed after making the stop. -✓✓
True
• 7. Just before the motorcycle stops, square the handlebars so the motorcycle: -✓✓
Can be more easily held up
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Final Review
• 1. Learning to ride is risky because -✓✓ a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
• 2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because -✓✓ some people
can't manage risk
• 3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of
never crashing on the street. -✓✓ false
• 4. A good next step after course completion is to: -✓✓ Practice the basics on your
personal motorcycle
• 5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. -✓✓ false
• 6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: -✓✓ information
processing and decision-making
• 7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. -✓✓ true
• 8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves
or others. -✓✓ true
• 1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? -✓✓ naked
bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
• 2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? -✓✓ "Classic" styling
• 3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight
ratio, and a forward leaning ride? -✓✓ Sport
• 4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight
ratio. -✓✓ true
• 5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-
distance riding? -✓✓ Touring
• 6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway
and non-highway riding. -✓✓ false
• 7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. -✓✓ false
, • 8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. -
✓✓ false
• 1. The throttle is operated: -✓✓ By twisting the right handgrip
• 2. The clutch lever is operated by: -✓✓ Squeezing a lever with the left hand
• 3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. -✓✓ false
• 4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. -✓✓ true
• 5. The control operated by the right hand is the: -✓✓ Front brake lever
• 6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. -✓✓ false
• 7. The choke is used to: -✓✓ Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold engine
• 8. The engine cutoff switch: -✓✓ Allows a rider to stop the engine while still holding the
handgrip
• 9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. -✓✓ false
• FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for -✓✓ Fuel, Ignition, Neutral,
Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.
• 1. FINE-C is a guide for: -✓✓ An engine pre-start routine
• 2. The C in FINE-C stands for Chain/Chassis. -✓✓ False
• 3. Besides seeing the neutral light on, a way to check for neutral is: -✓✓ With the
engine off, roll the motorcycle with the clutch lever released
• 4. Do not release the clutch lever immediately after starting the engine because: -✓✓
The motorcycle may be in gear
• 5. A formula for making basic turns is to: -✓✓ Slow, Look, Press, Roll
• 6. When stopping, the clutch lever is kept fully squeezed after making the stop. -✓✓
True
• 7. Just before the motorcycle stops, square the handlebars so the motorcycle: -✓✓
Can be more easily held up
