MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE STUDY
EXAM NEWEST 2024/2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS| WELL GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be balanced, and
motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash because there is less protection.
Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of
their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-There is
rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To
have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-By
applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) staying
within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire
traction limits; 3) staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic
situations before having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Search,
Evaluate, Execute is the strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and
to be constantly planning and implementing a course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Providing
comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
, What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin
protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - CORRECT ANSWERS-DOT
and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Head injuries.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protection from
road hazards, burns from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and
protection from foot and ankle injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Best
combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A condition of
subnormal body temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and
lost of smooth, precise muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Layers can be
removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A pre-
ride inspection checklist. T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls; Lights and Electrics;
Oil and Other Fluids; Chassis; Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Handlebars,
throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The order of the gears (1-N-
2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The right side of the
motorcycle (front brake lever and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Controls the flow of gasoline to
the engine.
EXAM NEWEST 2024/2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS| WELL GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be balanced, and
motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash because there is less protection.
Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of
their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-There is
rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To
have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-By
applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) staying
within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire
traction limits; 3) staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic
situations before having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Search,
Evaluate, Execute is the strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and
to be constantly planning and implementing a course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Providing
comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
, What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin
protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - CORRECT ANSWERS-DOT
and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Head injuries.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protection from
road hazards, burns from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and
protection from foot and ankle injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Best
combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A condition of
subnormal body temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and
lost of smooth, precise muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Layers can be
removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A pre-
ride inspection checklist. T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls; Lights and Electrics;
Oil and Other Fluids; Chassis; Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Handlebars,
throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The order of the gears (1-N-
2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The right side of the
motorcycle (front brake lever and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Controls the flow of gasoline to
the engine.
