MSF - Basic Rider Course
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Convex mirrors serve what two purposes? - ANSWER 1. Make objects
looks further away 2. Provide a wider angle to reduce rider blind spot
2. The shift lever is operated by which foot? - ANSWER Left
3. The front break leaver is operated by which foot? - ANSWER Trick
question - by the right hand!
4. The throttle is operated... - ANSWER by twisting the right handgrip
5. The choke is used to - ANSWER enrich fuel mixture to start a cold
engine
6. The controls operated by the right foot is - ANSWER the back break
7. The engine cut off switch allows the rider to - ANSWER stop the engine
while still holding the hand grip
,8. The clutch lever is operated by - ANSWER squeezing the lever by the left
hand
9. True or False - When getting underway the clutch lever is eased out b/c use
of the clutch friction zone is necessary - ANSWER True
10.Primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are - ANSWER
information processing and decision-making
11.Learning to ride is risky because - ANSWER a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury
12.T or F - Sport motorcycles usually feature a higher than average power to
weight ratio - ANSWER True
13.What are the 3 basic motorcycle types - ANSWER Street, dual purpose,
off highway
14.What does FINE-C stand for? - ANSWER Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine -
Clutch/Choke
15.What is the engine shut off ritual? - ANSWER Thumb (turn off engine),
Key (ignition), Value (fuel)
,16.What does the friction zone control? - ANSWER the connection
between the engine and rear wheel.
17.Counter steering is used in what conditions? - ANSWER Slow tight turns
18.How do you counter steer? - ANSWER Lean in the opposite direction of
the turn
19.What are the 4 steps to changing directions (turn)? - ANSWER Slow (
speed so no breaking is necessary during the turn), look (where you want to
go), press (the hand grip in the direction you want to turn), roll (up on the
throttle)
20.What is the Safe Entry Speed used for? - ANSWER Preparing for turns
21.How do you search? - ANSWER Look far, near, side to side
22.3 steps for setting up for a turn - ANSWER Search (look for info about
the conditions and turn) - Set up (adjust speed and position) - Smooth (be
cool on the controls)
23.What is the 3 step process for breaking? - ANSWER Roll (off throttle),
squeeze (Clutch and Front break), press (on rear break peddle)
24.What gear should you be in when you stop? - ANSWER 1st
, 25.Where should the handle bars be when stopping? - ANSWER Square
26.The front breaks provides what % of breaking power? - ANSWER 70% -
front tire presses down = faster stopping
27.Why do you change gears - ANSWER To match engine speed to road
speed
28.3 step process to upshift - ANSWER 1. roll off the throttle and squeeze
clutch 2. lift the shift lever firmly and release 3. ease out on clutch and and
roll smoothly on throttle to match engine to road speed
29.When do you downshift? - ANSWER To reduce speed or you want more
power to accelerate
30.A formula for making basic turns is to - ANSWER Slow, look, press, roll
31.Just before the moto stops, square the handle bars so the moto - ANSWER
Can be more easily held up
32.Don't release clutch level immediately after starting the engine b/c -
ANSWER The moto may be in gear
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Convex mirrors serve what two purposes? - ANSWER 1. Make objects
looks further away 2. Provide a wider angle to reduce rider blind spot
2. The shift lever is operated by which foot? - ANSWER Left
3. The front break leaver is operated by which foot? - ANSWER Trick
question - by the right hand!
4. The throttle is operated... - ANSWER by twisting the right handgrip
5. The choke is used to - ANSWER enrich fuel mixture to start a cold
engine
6. The controls operated by the right foot is - ANSWER the back break
7. The engine cut off switch allows the rider to - ANSWER stop the engine
while still holding the hand grip
,8. The clutch lever is operated by - ANSWER squeezing the lever by the left
hand
9. True or False - When getting underway the clutch lever is eased out b/c use
of the clutch friction zone is necessary - ANSWER True
10.Primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are - ANSWER
information processing and decision-making
11.Learning to ride is risky because - ANSWER a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury
12.T or F - Sport motorcycles usually feature a higher than average power to
weight ratio - ANSWER True
13.What are the 3 basic motorcycle types - ANSWER Street, dual purpose,
off highway
14.What does FINE-C stand for? - ANSWER Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine -
Clutch/Choke
15.What is the engine shut off ritual? - ANSWER Thumb (turn off engine),
Key (ignition), Value (fuel)
,16.What does the friction zone control? - ANSWER the connection
between the engine and rear wheel.
17.Counter steering is used in what conditions? - ANSWER Slow tight turns
18.How do you counter steer? - ANSWER Lean in the opposite direction of
the turn
19.What are the 4 steps to changing directions (turn)? - ANSWER Slow (
speed so no breaking is necessary during the turn), look (where you want to
go), press (the hand grip in the direction you want to turn), roll (up on the
throttle)
20.What is the Safe Entry Speed used for? - ANSWER Preparing for turns
21.How do you search? - ANSWER Look far, near, side to side
22.3 steps for setting up for a turn - ANSWER Search (look for info about
the conditions and turn) - Set up (adjust speed and position) - Smooth (be
cool on the controls)
23.What is the 3 step process for breaking? - ANSWER Roll (off throttle),
squeeze (Clutch and Front break), press (on rear break peddle)
24.What gear should you be in when you stop? - ANSWER 1st
, 25.Where should the handle bars be when stopping? - ANSWER Square
26.The front breaks provides what % of breaking power? - ANSWER 70% -
front tire presses down = faster stopping
27.Why do you change gears - ANSWER To match engine speed to road
speed
28.3 step process to upshift - ANSWER 1. roll off the throttle and squeeze
clutch 2. lift the shift lever firmly and release 3. ease out on clutch and and
roll smoothly on throttle to match engine to road speed
29.When do you downshift? - ANSWER To reduce speed or you want more
power to accelerate
30.A formula for making basic turns is to - ANSWER Slow, look, press, roll
31.Just before the moto stops, square the handle bars so the moto - ANSWER
Can be more easily held up
32.Don't release clutch level immediately after starting the engine b/c -
ANSWER The moto may be in gear
