MSF Practice Questions and Answers Graded A+

MSF Practice Questions and Answers Graded A+ why is motorcycling considered serious fun? serious because there is a risk involved. fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy. learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? clutch and throttle control, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting. also quicker stops, turns and swerves what do rider coaches do? they guide you, if yoanswer questions, and encourage you what are the 4 requirements for successful course completion? 1. complete all course assignments 2. attend all sessions to their entirety 3. pass a knowledge test 4. pass an on-motorcycle skill test that consists of exercises from the course 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 what are the 3 basic motorcycle types? Street, dual purpose, off highway pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain cruiser because I want something simple to learn on without too much power so I can accurately learn how to ride a motorcycle even after my course. list the 6 primary controls 1. handlebars 2. throttle 3. clutch lever 4. gearshift lever 5. front break lever 6. rear brake pedal how do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? twist it toward you to increase speed. twist it away from you to decrease speed what does the clutch lever do? connects power from the engine to the rear wheel how is the gearshift lever operated? with the left foot. raise the lever to go into a higher gear and press down on the lever to go into a lower gear what is a shift pattern? 1 n 2 3 4 5 how are the 2 break controls operated? front: squeeze to operate with right hand rear: press the brake pedal with right foot to operate what are the possible positions on the fuel valve? on, reserve, prime or off. what are the possible positions on the ignition switch? on, off, and lock what is the choke control used for? provides an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold engine why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? it allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip what are some common indicators that display information? speedometer odometer tachometer what is important to know about a convex mirror? they may reduce the size of blind spot areas, but they do not eliminate them what is the difference between a side stand and center stand? side stand: supports the motorcycle when parked center stand: keeps the motorcycle upright and more stable, with the rear tire slightly off the ground complete control quiz completed list the 5 steps of the engine pre-start routine fuel ignition neutral engine cut-off switch choke/clutch what are the 3 steps to follow when shutting off the engine? engine cut-off switch ignition fuel what is the friction zone? a 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? squeeze in the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed what is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? flat what are the other elements of proper riding posture? back straight head and eyes up both feet on the footrests and near the controls knees and elbows in arms should be relaxed and bent fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat how do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? initiate a change of direction by first pressing the handgrip on the same side of the intended turn (counter steering) what are the 4 action steps for making a basic turn? slow look press roll what is the 3-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? search: while approaching and going through a curve, scan for key information setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements in what type of turn does counterweighting help? slow, tight turns, u-turns what gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? 1st gear, because you don't want to stall and you will already be in the gear needed to go after you stop what is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? makes it easier to hold the motorcycle up why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface, giving it more grip than the rear tire how does the motorcycle's weight shift during breaking? forward how do you stop in a curve? gradually apply both brakes as you straighten the motorcycle why do you change gears? to match engine speed to road speed list the 3-step process to shift to a higher gear roll off lift ease out list the 3-step process to shift to a lower gear roll off press ease out what is engine braking? shifting to a lower gear what is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? fully squeezed list the 4 preparations 1. you fit the motorcycle 2. you inspect the motorcycle 3. you use proper protective riding gear 4. you have a good mental attitude with safety as your priority how should your motorcycle fit you? short enough for you to be able to touch the ground and support the bike, engine size, weight. pick a size that is right for your skill level and strength what is t-clocs and what does each letter stand for? a pre-ride inspection list