MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE TEST EXPECTED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
ANSWER
Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Question 2.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
ANSWER
Health, fitness, strength, and coordination (iv)
Question 3.
What do Rider Coaches do?
ANSWER
Guide you. Observe your progress and answer questions. (iv)
Question 4.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
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)
Question 5.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
ANSWER
If you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding course. (pg. 1)
,Question 6.
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
ANSWER
1. Street
2. Dual-purpose
3 Off-highway
(pg. 2)
Question 7.
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why?
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.
Question 8.
List the 6 primary controls
ANSWER
1. Handlebars
2. Throttle
3. Clutch lever
4. Gearshift Lever
5. Front Brake Lever
6. Rear Brake Pedal
(pg. 4)
Question 9.
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) (pg. 4)
,Question 10.
What does the clutch lever do?
ANSWER
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel (pg. 4)
Question 11.
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 (pg. 4)
Question 12.
What is a shift pattern?
ANSWER
How many gears are available below and above neutral (pg. 4)
Question 13.
How are the two brake controls operated?
ANSWER
Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate it.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it (pg. 4-5)
Question 14.
What are the possible positions of the fuel valve?
ANSWER
On, Reserve, and Prime or Off (pg. 5)
Question 15.
What are the possible positions of the ignition switch?
ANSWER
On, off, lock, park (pg. 5)
, Question 16.
What is the choke control used for?
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)
Question 17.
Why does the motorcycle engine cutoff switch?
ANSWER
Allows the engine to be shut off without removing your hand from the handgrip. (pg. 5)
Question 18.
What are some common indicators that display information?
ANSWER
Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, indicator lights (pg. 5)
Question 19.
What is important to know about a convex mirror?
ANSWER
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. (pg.
5)
Question 20.
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?
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)
Question 21.
Complete the controls quiz on page 7 and check your answers.
ANSWER
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
ANSWER
Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Question 2.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
ANSWER
Health, fitness, strength, and coordination (iv)
Question 3.
What do Rider Coaches do?
ANSWER
Guide you. Observe your progress and answer questions. (iv)
Question 4.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?
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)
Question 5.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?
ANSWER
If you have a lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others on the riding course. (pg. 1)
,Question 6.
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
ANSWER
1. Street
2. Dual-purpose
3 Off-highway
(pg. 2)
Question 7.
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why?
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.
Question 8.
List the 6 primary controls
ANSWER
1. Handlebars
2. Throttle
3. Clutch lever
4. Gearshift Lever
5. Front Brake Lever
6. Rear Brake Pedal
(pg. 4)
Question 9.
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) (pg. 4)
,Question 10.
What does the clutch lever do?
ANSWER
Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel (pg. 4)
Question 11.
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 (pg. 4)
Question 12.
What is a shift pattern?
ANSWER
How many gears are available below and above neutral (pg. 4)
Question 13.
How are the two brake controls operated?
ANSWER
Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate it.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it (pg. 4-5)
Question 14.
What are the possible positions of the fuel valve?
ANSWER
On, Reserve, and Prime or Off (pg. 5)
Question 15.
What are the possible positions of the ignition switch?
ANSWER
On, off, lock, park (pg. 5)
, Question 16.
What is the choke control used for?
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)
Question 17.
Why does the motorcycle engine cutoff switch?
ANSWER
Allows the engine to be shut off without removing your hand from the handgrip. (pg. 5)
Question 18.
What are some common indicators that display information?
ANSWER
Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, indicator lights (pg. 5)
Question 19.
What is important to know about a convex mirror?
ANSWER
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. (pg.
5)
Question 20.
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?
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)
Question 21.
Complete the controls quiz on page 7 and check your answers.
ANSWER
