MSF Written Test Questions & CORRECT Answers LATEST UPDATE 2023 Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - ANSWER Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment. What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? - ANSWER Risk acce ptance, Mental readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions. What does it mean to act responsibly? - ANSWER Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your chances of a crash, injury or death. What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling - ANSWER Protection, comfort/cover, control. How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ANSWER By protecting you from all elements. What is the difference between retro -reflective and reflective? - ANSWER Retro -
reflective material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider. Reflective, bright to make yourself more vi sible/visibility. Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANSWER Do not provide adequate eye protection. What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ANSWER 1. Brightly colored/retro -reflective m aterial. 2. Protection. 3. All kinds of riding conditions. Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? - ANSWER Owners Manual What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ANSWER 1. Throttle (right handgrip) 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip) 3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest) 4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip) 5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest) 6. Handlebars What is the purpo se of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? - ANSWER Allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip) What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - ANSWER Most models (motorcycles) do not canc el turn signals. How do you start the bike? - ANSWER 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch on 2. Shift transmission to neutral 3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on" 4. Squeeze clutch before operating 5. Press the starter button How d o you use the friction Zone? - ANSWER Gradually, slowly What are the elements of good riding posture? - ANSWER Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls. What are the fo ur steps to turning? - ANSWER 1. Speed (S) 2. Position (P) 3. Aim (A) 4. Turn (T) Why is it important to look through turns? - ANSWER You go where you look What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - ANSWER Shifting from lower to higher gears OR
reflective material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider. Reflective, bright to make yourself more vi sible/visibility. Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANSWER Do not provide adequate eye protection. What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ANSWER 1. Brightly colored/retro -reflective m aterial. 2. Protection. 3. All kinds of riding conditions. Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? - ANSWER Owners Manual What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ANSWER 1. Throttle (right handgrip) 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip) 3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest) 4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip) 5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest) 6. Handlebars What is the purpo se of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? - ANSWER Allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip) What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - ANSWER Most models (motorcycles) do not canc el turn signals. How do you start the bike? - ANSWER 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch on 2. Shift transmission to neutral 3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on" 4. Squeeze clutch before operating 5. Press the starter button How d o you use the friction Zone? - ANSWER Gradually, slowly What are the elements of good riding posture? - ANSWER Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls. What are the fo ur steps to turning? - ANSWER 1. Speed (S) 2. Position (P) 3. Aim (A) 4. Turn (T) Why is it important to look through turns? - ANSWER You go where you look What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - ANSWER Shifting from lower to higher gears OR
