MSF Course Exam 600 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025 GRADED A {TESTBANK}
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - CORRECT ANSWER
Serious because there is risk involved, fun because riding a
motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - CORRECT
ANSWER Be healthy, have fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - CORRECT ANSWER They are here to
guide me.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all
sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill
test.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? -
CORRECT ANSWER If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger
to yourself and/or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - CORRECT ANSWER
Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-Highway
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER
I will likely ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - CORRECT ANSWER
Clutch, handle bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear
brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - CORRECT ANSWER To
increase engine speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed,
twist away.
,What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER It connects
power from the engine to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect
the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - CORRECT ANSWER Lift up
firmly and release for a higher gear, press down firmly and release for
a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER ?
How are the two brake controls operated? - CORRECT ANSWER Front
brake is squeezed rear brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - CORRECT ANSWER
On, reserve, prime, off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER On, off, lock, and sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - CORRECT ANSWER It provides
an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold engine.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER It allows you to shut off the engine without removing your
hand from the grip.
What are some common indicators that display information? -
CORRECT ANSWER Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - CORRECT
ANSWER They provide a wider view but make objects look farther
away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? -
CORRECT ANSWER A side stand supports a motorcycle when
parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle upright and raises the
rear tire for maintenance.
,Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers -
CORRECT ANSWER Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and
study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - CORRECT ANSWER
FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your
right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply
valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - CORRECT ANSWER A small area of travel
in the clutch lever that controls connection the engine to the rear
wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER
Removes power from the rear wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? -
CORRECT ANSWER Squeeze in the clutch firmly and use the brakes
as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? -
CORRECT ANSWER Fingers around the throttle with a flat wrist.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - CORRECT
ANSWER Keep your back straight, head and eyes up, feet on
footrests near the controls.
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking
speed? - CORRECT ANSWER Lean the motorcycle and turn the
handlebars in the direction you want to go.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - CORRECT
ANSWER Slow, Look, Press and Roll.
, What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while
approaching a curve search for key information. Setup: adjust speed
and lane position as necessary before entering. Smooth: operate the
controls so there are no jerky movements.
In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - CORRECT ANSWER
U-turns
What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? -
CORRECT ANSWER First gear, so it is easier to start rolling again
and so you don't stall.
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop?
- CORRECT ANSWER So the motorcycle is easy to hold up.
Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear
brake? - CORRECT ANSWER The weight shift pushes the front tire
giving it more grip.
How does the motorcycles weight sh - CORRECT ANSWER It shifts
forward.
How do you stop in a curve? - CORRECT ANSWER Gradually apply
both brakes while straightening out the motorcycle.
Why do you change gears? - CORRECT ANSWER To match the engine
speed with the road speed.
List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear. - CORRECT
ANSWER Roll off, lift, ease out.
List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear. - CORRECT
ANSWER Roll off, press down, ease out.
What is engine braking? - CORRECT ANSWER Shifting to a lower gear
and easing out the clutch to slow down.
ANSWERS 2025 GRADED A {TESTBANK}
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - CORRECT ANSWER
Serious because there is risk involved, fun because riding a
motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - CORRECT
ANSWER Be healthy, have fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - CORRECT ANSWER They are here to
guide me.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all
sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill
test.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? -
CORRECT ANSWER If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger
to yourself and/or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - CORRECT ANSWER
Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-Highway
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER
I will likely ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - CORRECT ANSWER
Clutch, handle bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear
brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - CORRECT ANSWER To
increase engine speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed,
twist away.
,What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER It connects
power from the engine to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect
the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - CORRECT ANSWER Lift up
firmly and release for a higher gear, press down firmly and release for
a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER ?
How are the two brake controls operated? - CORRECT ANSWER Front
brake is squeezed rear brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - CORRECT ANSWER
On, reserve, prime, off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER On, off, lock, and sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - CORRECT ANSWER It provides
an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold engine.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - CORRECT
ANSWER It allows you to shut off the engine without removing your
hand from the grip.
What are some common indicators that display information? -
CORRECT ANSWER Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - CORRECT
ANSWER They provide a wider view but make objects look farther
away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? -
CORRECT ANSWER A side stand supports a motorcycle when
parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle upright and raises the
rear tire for maintenance.
,Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers -
CORRECT ANSWER Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and
study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - CORRECT ANSWER
FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your
right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply
valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - CORRECT ANSWER A small area of travel
in the clutch lever that controls connection the engine to the rear
wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER
Removes power from the rear wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? -
CORRECT ANSWER Squeeze in the clutch firmly and use the brakes
as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? -
CORRECT ANSWER Fingers around the throttle with a flat wrist.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - CORRECT
ANSWER Keep your back straight, head and eyes up, feet on
footrests near the controls.
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking
speed? - CORRECT ANSWER Lean the motorcycle and turn the
handlebars in the direction you want to go.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - CORRECT
ANSWER Slow, Look, Press and Roll.
, What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while
approaching a curve search for key information. Setup: adjust speed
and lane position as necessary before entering. Smooth: operate the
controls so there are no jerky movements.
In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - CORRECT ANSWER
U-turns
What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? -
CORRECT ANSWER First gear, so it is easier to start rolling again
and so you don't stall.
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop?
- CORRECT ANSWER So the motorcycle is easy to hold up.
Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear
brake? - CORRECT ANSWER The weight shift pushes the front tire
giving it more grip.
How does the motorcycles weight sh - CORRECT ANSWER It shifts
forward.
How do you stop in a curve? - CORRECT ANSWER Gradually apply
both brakes while straightening out the motorcycle.
Why do you change gears? - CORRECT ANSWER To match the engine
speed with the road speed.
List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear. - CORRECT
ANSWER Roll off, lift, ease out.
List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear. - CORRECT
ANSWER Roll off, press down, ease out.
What is engine braking? - CORRECT ANSWER Shifting to a lower gear
and easing out the clutch to slow down.
