MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE STUDY UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers
ANSWER
I-speedometer/odometer
2-tachometer
3-engine cut-oft switch
4-engine start button
5-mirror
6-front brake lever
7-throttle
8-rear brake pedal
9-footrest
I0-Gear shift lever
11-horn button
12-turn signal switch
13-clutch lever
14-hi/low beam headlight switch
Question 2.
70. What is the primary cause of motorcycle-related crashes?
ANSWER
Usually there are many factors that interact (combine) (8)
,Question 3.
What SIJdcers are l!kely to ondicate a well-made helmet?
DOT and possibly ECE 01 Snell (14)
ANSWER
Question 4.
ANSWER
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Question 5.
Why park with the front wheel facing out of a parking space?
ANSWER
Allows you to pull out more easily
Question 6.
What is an escape path?
ANSWER
A path that is open an allows to you avoid a collision
Question 7.
What are the three actions of execute?
ANSWER
1-Adjust lane position
2-Adjust speed
3-Communicate intentions
Question 8.
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycles and other traffic?
ANSWER
Curves and Intersections
,Question 9.
What should you do if the front tires skids because of too much brake pressure
ANSWER
Release the front brake lever to get the wheel rol1ing again
Question 10.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
ANSWER
On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
Question 11.
What is the correct technique for passing?
ANSWER
Check your mirrors and blind spot (head check) and tum on your signal.
Change lanes and accelerate
cancel your signal
Select a lane position that gives you space from the vehicle you are passing
When passing the vehicle, check your mirror and blind spot (head check)
signal
return to your lane
cancel your Signal (32)
Question 12.
What does the clutch lever do?
ANSWER
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
, Question 13.
What is the friction zone?
ANSWER
The area in the travel of the clutch lever that begins where the clutch starts to transmit power
to the rear wheel and ends just before the clutch becomes fully engaged.
Question 14.
55eria What types of eye and/0< I.lee protectJon can a nder choose?
Face shlelds and goggles (15}
ANSWER
Question 15.
How will you find out your motorcycle's type of braking system
ANSWER
Check the motorcycle owner's manual
Question 16.
What is rider character?
ANSWER
Choosing safe and responsible actions instead of risky
Question 17.
What is the proper technique for passing and how is lane position used?
ANSWER
Keep a good following distance and move to the left third of the lane
have a safe passing gap ahead
Check your mirrors and blind spots (head check)
turn on your signal
change lanes and accelerate
cancel you signal
select a lane position that gives you space from the vehicle you are passing
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers
ANSWER
I-speedometer/odometer
2-tachometer
3-engine cut-oft switch
4-engine start button
5-mirror
6-front brake lever
7-throttle
8-rear brake pedal
9-footrest
I0-Gear shift lever
11-horn button
12-turn signal switch
13-clutch lever
14-hi/low beam headlight switch
Question 2.
70. What is the primary cause of motorcycle-related crashes?
ANSWER
Usually there are many factors that interact (combine) (8)
,Question 3.
What SIJdcers are l!kely to ondicate a well-made helmet?
DOT and possibly ECE 01 Snell (14)
ANSWER
Question 4.
ANSWER
ond,t,ons musr be ide.31 nd you ™vP robe rusinO<'lo:rl'
Question 5.
Why park with the front wheel facing out of a parking space?
ANSWER
Allows you to pull out more easily
Question 6.
What is an escape path?
ANSWER
A path that is open an allows to you avoid a collision
Question 7.
What are the three actions of execute?
ANSWER
1-Adjust lane position
2-Adjust speed
3-Communicate intentions
Question 8.
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycles and other traffic?
ANSWER
Curves and Intersections
,Question 9.
What should you do if the front tires skids because of too much brake pressure
ANSWER
Release the front brake lever to get the wheel rol1ing again
Question 10.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
ANSWER
On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
Question 11.
What is the correct technique for passing?
ANSWER
Check your mirrors and blind spot (head check) and tum on your signal.
Change lanes and accelerate
cancel your signal
Select a lane position that gives you space from the vehicle you are passing
When passing the vehicle, check your mirror and blind spot (head check)
signal
return to your lane
cancel your Signal (32)
Question 12.
What does the clutch lever do?
ANSWER
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
, Question 13.
What is the friction zone?
ANSWER
The area in the travel of the clutch lever that begins where the clutch starts to transmit power
to the rear wheel and ends just before the clutch becomes fully engaged.
Question 14.
55eria What types of eye and/0< I.lee protectJon can a nder choose?
Face shlelds and goggles (15}
ANSWER
Question 15.
How will you find out your motorcycle's type of braking system
ANSWER
Check the motorcycle owner's manual
Question 16.
What is rider character?
ANSWER
Choosing safe and responsible actions instead of risky
Question 17.
What is the proper technique for passing and how is lane position used?
ANSWER
Keep a good following distance and move to the left third of the lane
have a safe passing gap ahead
Check your mirrors and blind spots (head check)
turn on your signal
change lanes and accelerate
cancel you signal
select a lane position that gives you space from the vehicle you are passing
