MSF Course Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025 GRADED A
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Six primary controls - CORRECT ANSWER Handlebars, throttle,
clutch lever, gearshift lever, front break, rear break lever.
3 types of motorcycles - CORRECT ANSWER Street, Dual Purpose, Off
Highway
Other Controls - CORRECT ANSWER Fuel Supply Valve, Ignition
Switch, Choke Control, Engine Cut-off switch, Turn Signal switch.
Indicator Lights - CORRECT ANSWER Neutral (green), high beam,
turn signals, oil pressure, side stand down, etc.
Mirror Type - CORRECT ANSWER Convex, reduce size of blind spots.
FINE-C - CORRECT ANSWER Acronym for the engine pre-start
checklist: Fuel valve, Ignition Switch, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch,
Clutch/Choke
Thumb, Key, valve - CORRECT ANSWER Directions to turn off bike
and stop engine.
Friction Zone - CORRECT ANSWER The small area in the travel of the
clutch lever that controls the conection between the engine and the
rear wheel.
Turning - CORRECT ANSWER Low speed, change direction by leaning
the motorcycle and turning the handlebars. High speed, initiate a
change of direction by first pressing the handgrip on the same side as
the intended turn.
Turning procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Slow, look, press, roll.
Scanning procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Near, far, side to side.
,Search, Setup, Smooth - CORRECT ANSWER Cornering technique
When braking, - CORRECT ANSWER in a curve - gradually apply both
brakes as you straighten up the motorcycle. Square handlebars.
Normally, use both brakes and keep handle bars square.
Braking percentages - CORRECT ANSWER 70% front, 30% rear. Front
break causes bike to shift weight to front tire.
T-CLOCS - CORRECT ANSWER Pre-ride insprection routine. tires and
wheels, controls, lights and mirrors, oil and other fluids, chassis,
stands
Head Injury - CORRECT ANSWER Head Injury is the primary cause of
death for riders.
ATGATT - CORRECT ANSWER all the gear, all the time
Crashes most often occur at - CORRECT ANSWER curves and
intersections.
On a motorcycle you are - CORRECT ANSWER less stable, less
visible, more vulnerable.
Usually there are ---- factors that interact to cause a crash. - CORRECT
ANSWER many
Three safety margins for managing riding risk. - CORRECT ANSWER
1. Having riding skill and maneuverability beyond what is actually
needed.
2. Having traction beyond what is actually needed. Ride within traction
limits.
3. Having time and space beyond that which is needed.
Risk offset - CORRECT ANSWER Risk offset is the difference
between the risks you take and the skill you possess. Good risk offset
is when skill is higher than risk. Bad is opposite.
,From left to right. - CORRECT ANSWER LP1, LP2, LP3
RiderRadar - CORRECT ANSWER Search far and near as well as side
to side.
Visual lead times/distances - CORRECT ANSWER 2 second, 4 second,
12 second
Total stopping distance - CORRECT ANSWER perception distance +
reaction distance + braking distance
SEE - CORRECT ANSWER Strategy for mental processing. Search,
Evaluate, Execute.
Finding escape paths - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid target fixation so
you do not crash into one specific thing. Have more than one escape
plan.
Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER Use a lane position where others
are best able to see you.
three types of curves - CORRECT ANSWER Constant radius,
increasing radius, decreasing radius.
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. -
CORRECT ANSWER • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types -
CORRECT ANSWER • Street - use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or
experienced riders? - CORRECT ANSWER It can be used as a pre-
, training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding
capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles -
CORRECT ANSWER • Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and
must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less
protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER • Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are
aware of), and briefly describe the circumstances. What would some
preventive measures be? - CORRECT ANSWER Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Everyone is
responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a
motorcycle? - CORRECT ANSWER If they have several close calls or
near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - CORRECT
ANSWER It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a
crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - CORRECT ANSWER
Be aware of the risks and accept them
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Six primary controls - CORRECT ANSWER Handlebars, throttle,
clutch lever, gearshift lever, front break, rear break lever.
3 types of motorcycles - CORRECT ANSWER Street, Dual Purpose, Off
Highway
Other Controls - CORRECT ANSWER Fuel Supply Valve, Ignition
Switch, Choke Control, Engine Cut-off switch, Turn Signal switch.
Indicator Lights - CORRECT ANSWER Neutral (green), high beam,
turn signals, oil pressure, side stand down, etc.
Mirror Type - CORRECT ANSWER Convex, reduce size of blind spots.
FINE-C - CORRECT ANSWER Acronym for the engine pre-start
checklist: Fuel valve, Ignition Switch, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch,
Clutch/Choke
Thumb, Key, valve - CORRECT ANSWER Directions to turn off bike
and stop engine.
Friction Zone - CORRECT ANSWER The small area in the travel of the
clutch lever that controls the conection between the engine and the
rear wheel.
Turning - CORRECT ANSWER Low speed, change direction by leaning
the motorcycle and turning the handlebars. High speed, initiate a
change of direction by first pressing the handgrip on the same side as
the intended turn.
Turning procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Slow, look, press, roll.
Scanning procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Near, far, side to side.
,Search, Setup, Smooth - CORRECT ANSWER Cornering technique
When braking, - CORRECT ANSWER in a curve - gradually apply both
brakes as you straighten up the motorcycle. Square handlebars.
Normally, use both brakes and keep handle bars square.
Braking percentages - CORRECT ANSWER 70% front, 30% rear. Front
break causes bike to shift weight to front tire.
T-CLOCS - CORRECT ANSWER Pre-ride insprection routine. tires and
wheels, controls, lights and mirrors, oil and other fluids, chassis,
stands
Head Injury - CORRECT ANSWER Head Injury is the primary cause of
death for riders.
ATGATT - CORRECT ANSWER all the gear, all the time
Crashes most often occur at - CORRECT ANSWER curves and
intersections.
On a motorcycle you are - CORRECT ANSWER less stable, less
visible, more vulnerable.
Usually there are ---- factors that interact to cause a crash. - CORRECT
ANSWER many
Three safety margins for managing riding risk. - CORRECT ANSWER
1. Having riding skill and maneuverability beyond what is actually
needed.
2. Having traction beyond what is actually needed. Ride within traction
limits.
3. Having time and space beyond that which is needed.
Risk offset - CORRECT ANSWER Risk offset is the difference
between the risks you take and the skill you possess. Good risk offset
is when skill is higher than risk. Bad is opposite.
,From left to right. - CORRECT ANSWER LP1, LP2, LP3
RiderRadar - CORRECT ANSWER Search far and near as well as side
to side.
Visual lead times/distances - CORRECT ANSWER 2 second, 4 second,
12 second
Total stopping distance - CORRECT ANSWER perception distance +
reaction distance + braking distance
SEE - CORRECT ANSWER Strategy for mental processing. Search,
Evaluate, Execute.
Finding escape paths - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid target fixation so
you do not crash into one specific thing. Have more than one escape
plan.
Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER Use a lane position where others
are best able to see you.
three types of curves - CORRECT ANSWER Constant radius,
increasing radius, decreasing radius.
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. -
CORRECT ANSWER • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types -
CORRECT ANSWER • Street - use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or
experienced riders? - CORRECT ANSWER It can be used as a pre-
, training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding
capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles -
CORRECT ANSWER • Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and
must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less
protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER • Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are
aware of), and briefly describe the circumstances. What would some
preventive measures be? - CORRECT ANSWER Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Everyone is
responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a
motorcycle? - CORRECT ANSWER If they have several close calls or
near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - CORRECT
ANSWER It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a
crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - CORRECT ANSWER
Be aware of the risks and accept them
