MSF Basic Rider Course Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - CORRECT ANSWER - Serious because
there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Health, fitness, strength, and coordination (iv)
What do Rider Coaches do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Guide you. Observe your progress
and answer questions. (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Complete all course assignments.
2. Attend all sessions in their entirety
3. Pass a knowledge test
4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test consisting of exercises from the course. (pg 1)
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - CORRECT ANSWER -
If you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding course. (pg. 1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Street
2. Dual-purpose
3 Off-highway
(pg. 2)
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Naked bike or adventure bike. Naked bikes are cheaper, look cooler, and don't have the stigma
sport bikes do. Adventure bikes are more comfortable and can be dual purpose.
,List the 6 primary controls - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Handlebars
2. Throttle
3. Clutch lever
4. Gearshift Lever
5. Front Brake Lever
6. Rear Brake Pedal
(pg. 4)
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rotate to control
engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine
speed, twist it away from you (roll off) (pg. 4)
What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Connects power from the engine
to the rear wheel (pg. 4)
How is the gearshift lever operated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lift up firmly and release to
go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear (pg. 4)
What is a shift pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER - How many gears are available below
and above neutral (pg. 4)
How are the two brake controls operated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Front brake lever is
squeezed in to operate it.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it (pg. 4-5)
What are the possible positions of the fuel valve? - CORRECT ANSWER - On, Reserve,
and Prime or Off (pg. 5)
, What are the possible positions of the ignition switch? - CORRECT ANSWER - On, off,
lock, park (pg. 5)
What is the choke control used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - It provides an enriched fuel
mixture to help start a cold engine. It also raises the idle to permit the engine to warm quickly.
(pg. 5)
Why does the motorcycle engine cutoff switch? - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows the
engine to be shut off without removing your hand from the handgrip. (pg. 5)
What are some common indicators that display information? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, indicator lights (pg. 5)
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - CORRECT ANSWER - They provide
a wider view but make objects look farther away. (pg. 5)
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Both wheels touch the ground with the side stand. The center stand raises the rear wheel off the
ground, as well as holds the bike upright and more stable. (pg. 6)
Complete the controls quiz on page 7 and check your answers. - CORRECT ANSWER -
List the 5 steps of the engine pre-start routine. - CORRECT ANSWER - FINE-C: Fuel,
Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off Switch, Choke/Clutch. (pg. 8)
What are the 3 steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Thumb, key, valve." Engine cutoff switch to off, turn the ignition to "off", turn the fuel valve to
"off". (pg. 8)
What is the friction zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - A small area in the travel of the clutch
lever that controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - CORRECT ANSWER - Serious because
there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Health, fitness, strength, and coordination (iv)
What do Rider Coaches do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Guide you. Observe your progress
and answer questions. (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Complete all course assignments.
2. Attend all sessions in their entirety
3. Pass a knowledge test
4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test consisting of exercises from the course. (pg 1)
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - CORRECT ANSWER -
If you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding course. (pg. 1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Street
2. Dual-purpose
3 Off-highway
(pg. 2)
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Naked bike or adventure bike. Naked bikes are cheaper, look cooler, and don't have the stigma
sport bikes do. Adventure bikes are more comfortable and can be dual purpose.
,List the 6 primary controls - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Handlebars
2. Throttle
3. Clutch lever
4. Gearshift Lever
5. Front Brake Lever
6. Rear Brake Pedal
(pg. 4)
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rotate to control
engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine
speed, twist it away from you (roll off) (pg. 4)
What does the clutch lever do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Connects power from the engine
to the rear wheel (pg. 4)
How is the gearshift lever operated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lift up firmly and release to
go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear (pg. 4)
What is a shift pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER - How many gears are available below
and above neutral (pg. 4)
How are the two brake controls operated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Front brake lever is
squeezed in to operate it.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it (pg. 4-5)
What are the possible positions of the fuel valve? - CORRECT ANSWER - On, Reserve,
and Prime or Off (pg. 5)
, What are the possible positions of the ignition switch? - CORRECT ANSWER - On, off,
lock, park (pg. 5)
What is the choke control used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - It provides an enriched fuel
mixture to help start a cold engine. It also raises the idle to permit the engine to warm quickly.
(pg. 5)
Why does the motorcycle engine cutoff switch? - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows the
engine to be shut off without removing your hand from the handgrip. (pg. 5)
What are some common indicators that display information? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, indicator lights (pg. 5)
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - CORRECT ANSWER - They provide
a wider view but make objects look farther away. (pg. 5)
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Both wheels touch the ground with the side stand. The center stand raises the rear wheel off the
ground, as well as holds the bike upright and more stable. (pg. 6)
Complete the controls quiz on page 7 and check your answers. - CORRECT ANSWER -
List the 5 steps of the engine pre-start routine. - CORRECT ANSWER - FINE-C: Fuel,
Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off Switch, Choke/Clutch. (pg. 8)
What are the 3 steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Thumb, key, valve." Engine cutoff switch to off, turn the ignition to "off", turn the fuel valve to
"off". (pg. 8)
What is the friction zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - A small area in the travel of the clutch
lever that controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel
