MSF Basic Rider Study Questions with correct
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun!
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
Fitness, strength, coordination
What do RiderCoaches do?
Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
1-complete all course assignments
2-attend all sessions
3-pass a knowledge test
4-pass an on-cycle test
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
1-street
2-dual-purpose
3-off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why?
Personal responses will vary
,List the six primary controls?
1-handlebars
2-throttle
3-clutch lever
4-gearshift lever
5-front brake lever
6-rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to
decrease engine
What does the clutch lever do?
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated?
Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a
tower gear
What is a shift pattern?
How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated?
Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for
effective braking.
Rear brake pedal 1s pressed down to operate it
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
, On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
What is the choke control used for?
Provide an enriched mixture to help start the engine; raises ideal to permit the engine to warm
quickly
What are some common indicators that display information
Spedometer
odometer
tachometer
What is important to know about Convex mirrors?
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of
blind spot areas but do not eliminate them
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?
Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers
I-speedometer/odometer
2-tachometer
3-engine cut-oft switch
4-engine start button
5-mirror
6-front brake lever
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun!
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
Fitness, strength, coordination
What do RiderCoaches do?
Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
1-complete all course assignments
2-attend all sessions
3-pass a knowledge test
4-pass an on-cycle test
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
1-street
2-dual-purpose
3-off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why?
Personal responses will vary
,List the six primary controls?
1-handlebars
2-throttle
3-clutch lever
4-gearshift lever
5-front brake lever
6-rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to
decrease engine
What does the clutch lever do?
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated?
Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a
tower gear
What is a shift pattern?
How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated?
Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for
effective braking.
Rear brake pedal 1s pressed down to operate it
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
, On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
What is the choke control used for?
Provide an enriched mixture to help start the engine; raises ideal to permit the engine to warm
quickly
What are some common indicators that display information
Spedometer
odometer
tachometer
What is important to know about Convex mirrors?
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of
blind spot areas but do not eliminate them
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?
Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers
I-speedometer/odometer
2-tachometer
3-engine cut-oft switch
4-engine start button
5-mirror
6-front brake lever
