MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY QUESTION ANSWERS 2022/2023

Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - 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? - ANSWER Fitness, strength, coordination (iv) What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv) What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWER 1-complete all course assignments; 2-attend all sessions; 3-pass a knowledge test; 4-pass an on-cycle test (1) When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - ANSWER If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1) What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER 1-street, 2-dual-purpose, 3-off-highway List the six primary controls. - ANSWER 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? - 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) What does the clutch lever do? - ANSWER Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWER Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear What is a shift pattern? - ANSWER How many gears are available below and above neutral How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking. Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWER On, Reserve, and Prime or Off What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER You can shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWER Speedometer, odometer, tachometer, indicator lights What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine - ANSWER 1-fuel, 2-ignition, 3-neutral, 4-engine cut-off switch, and 5-choke/clutch (FINE-C) What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ANSWER 1-move engine cut-off switch to Off, 2-turn ignition switch off, 3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that position (thumb, key, valve) What is the friction zo