MSF Basic Rider Course Exam:MSF Basic Ride:MSF Written Test
Questions & Answers
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 acceptance, 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 visible/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 material.
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 purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? - ANSWER:Allows you to shut
off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
Questions & Answers
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 acceptance, 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 visible/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 material.
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 purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? - ANSWER:Allows you to shut
off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
