MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE STUDY EXPECTED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
ANSWER
Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun!
Question 2.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
ANSWER
Fitness, strength, coordination
Question 3.
What do RiderCoaches do?
ANSWER
Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
Question 4.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
ANSWER
i. 1-complete all course assignments
ii. 2-attend all sessions
iii. 3-pass a knowledge test
iv. 4-pass an on-cycle test
Question 5.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
ANSWER
If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others
,Question 6.
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
ANSWER
i. 1-street
ii. 2-dual-purpose
iii. 3-off-highway
Question 7.
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why?
ANSWER
Personal responses will vary
Question 8.
List the six primary controls?
ANSWER
i. 1-handlebars
ii. 2-throttle
iii. 3-clutch lever
iv. 4-gearshift lever
v. 5-front brake lever
vi. 6-rear brake pedal
Question 9.
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
ANSWER
Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to
decrease engine
Question 10.
What does the clutch lever do?
ANSWER
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
,Question 11.
How is the gearshift lever operated?
ANSWER
Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a tower
gear
Question 12.
What is a shift pattern?
ANSWER
How many gears are available below and above neutral
Question 13.
How are the two brake controls operated?
ANSWER
Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for
effective braking.
Rear brake pedal 1s pressed down to operate it
Question 14.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
ANSWER
On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
Question 15.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
ANSWER
On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
, Question 16.
What is the choke control used for?
ANSWER
Provide an enriched mixture to help start the engine; raises ideal to permit the engine to warm
quickly
Question 17.
What are some common indicators that display information
ANSWER
i. Spedometer
ii. odometer
iii. tachometer
Question 18.
What is important to know about Convex mirrors?
ANSWER
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of
blind spot areas but do not eliminate them
Question 19.
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?
ANSWER
Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
ANSWER
Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun!
Question 2.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
ANSWER
Fitness, strength, coordination
Question 3.
What do RiderCoaches do?
ANSWER
Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
Question 4.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
ANSWER
i. 1-complete all course assignments
ii. 2-attend all sessions
iii. 3-pass a knowledge test
iv. 4-pass an on-cycle test
Question 5.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
ANSWER
If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others
,Question 6.
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
ANSWER
i. 1-street
ii. 2-dual-purpose
iii. 3-off-highway
Question 7.
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why?
ANSWER
Personal responses will vary
Question 8.
List the six primary controls?
ANSWER
i. 1-handlebars
ii. 2-throttle
iii. 3-clutch lever
iv. 4-gearshift lever
v. 5-front brake lever
vi. 6-rear brake pedal
Question 9.
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
ANSWER
Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to
decrease engine
Question 10.
What does the clutch lever do?
ANSWER
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
,Question 11.
How is the gearshift lever operated?
ANSWER
Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a tower
gear
Question 12.
What is a shift pattern?
ANSWER
How many gears are available below and above neutral
Question 13.
How are the two brake controls operated?
ANSWER
Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for
effective braking.
Rear brake pedal 1s pressed down to operate it
Question 14.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
ANSWER
On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
Question 15.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
ANSWER
On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
, Question 16.
What is the choke control used for?
ANSWER
Provide an enriched mixture to help start the engine; raises ideal to permit the engine to warm
quickly
Question 17.
What are some common indicators that display information
ANSWER
i. Spedometer
ii. odometer
iii. tachometer
Question 18.
What is important to know about Convex mirrors?
ANSWER
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of
blind spot areas but do not eliminate them
Question 19.
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?
ANSWER
Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright
