MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN TEST 2024 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - CORRECT ANSWER serious because risk is involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy. Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - CORRECT ANSWER clutch and throttle coordination, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting What do Rider Coaches do? - CORRECT ANSWER guide you and answer questions What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - CORRECT ANSWER complete all assignments, attend all sessions in their entirety, pass a knowledge test, and pass an on-motorcycle skill test When does a Rider Coach not permit further riding in the course? - CORRECT ANSWER if you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding range What are the three basic motorcycle types? - CORRECT ANSWER street, dual-purpose, and off-highway Pick the motorcycle type you would likely ride and explain why. - CORRECT ANSWER varies List the six primary controls. - CORRECT ANSWER handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - CORRECT ANSWER to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on) and to decrease speed, twist it away from you (roll off) What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER connects power from the engine to the rear wheel How is the gearshift lever operated? - CORRECT ANSWER lifting up with the left foot firmly to reach a higher gear, pushing down firmly to reach a lower gear What is a shift pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER 1st, N, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th How are the two brake controls operated? - CORRECT ANSWER front brake squeezed in right hand, rear brake pushed down by toes of the right foot What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - CORRECT ANSWER on, reserve, prime or off What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - CORRECT ANSWER on, off, lock, some have park What is the choke control used for? - CORRECT ANSWER to help start an engine cold, raises the idle so it will warm quickly