MSF Written Test Questions & Answers

MSF Written Test Questions & Answers.


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