MSF BASIC RIDERS COURSE EXPECTED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
How does a rider operate the throttle?
ANSWER
Roll it towards you to increase engine speed and roll it back to decrease engine speed
Question 2.
Why is the 4-Second lead time called immediate?
ANSWER
Because anything within 4 seconds of your path will require an immediate or quick response
Question 3.
What is Hydroplaning?
ANSWER
Water builds up under the tire tread
Question 4.
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish?
ANSWER
• Lifting the lever shifts the bike to a higher gear
• Pressing the lever shifts the bike to a lower gear
Question 5.
What is engine braking?
ANSWER
Downshifting to slow down the bike by using the engine
,Question 6.
What are a few tips for carrying passengers?
ANSWER
•Adjust suspension and tire pressure
•Make sure passenger has riding gear
•Have engine started, transmission in Neutral and both feet on the ground and brakes applied
while passenger is mounting •Avoid abrupt accelerations and decelerations and go easy on
leans
•Have the passenger hold the drivers waist,keep feet on the pegs,look over the riders
shoulder in turns,avoid leaning,NO turning around or sudden movements
Question 7.
Describe a good riding posture
ANSWER
• Back Straight
• Head & Eyes up
• Both feet on the footrest and near controls
• Knees and elbows in
• Arms relaxed and bent
• Wrist positioned low on the throttle
Question 8.
What is the best source of information about your motorcycle?
ANSWER
The motorcycle owners manual
Question 9.
How can a crowned road affect riding?
ANSWER
It reduces ground clearance around curves making a less available lean angle
, Question 10.
List the 4 steps in turning
ANSWER
• Slow - reduce speed before a turn
• Look - turn your head and look where you want to go
• Press - initiate lean & press the handlebars in the desired direction
• Roll - roll the throttle throughout the turn slightly increasing speed
Question 11.
Name at least 3 considerations in choosing gloves
ANSWER
• Full fingered
• Snug Fit
• Reinforced
Question 12.
What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve?
ANSWER
Areas of reduced visibility
Question 13.
What is meant by shift pattern?
ANSWER
A shift or gear pattern is the order of gears from bottom to top (1,N,2,3,4,5)
Question 14.
Is there a unique procedure when passing another vehicle on your motorcycle?
ANSWER
• Only try to pass one vehicle at a time
• Keep appropriate following distance
• Check mirrors and blind spots for passing vehicles
• Accelerate and change lanes with the lane position that allows maneuvering
• Pass the vehicle and signal to go back into lane
• Check Spacing
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
How does a rider operate the throttle?
ANSWER
Roll it towards you to increase engine speed and roll it back to decrease engine speed
Question 2.
Why is the 4-Second lead time called immediate?
ANSWER
Because anything within 4 seconds of your path will require an immediate or quick response
Question 3.
What is Hydroplaning?
ANSWER
Water builds up under the tire tread
Question 4.
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish?
ANSWER
• Lifting the lever shifts the bike to a higher gear
• Pressing the lever shifts the bike to a lower gear
Question 5.
What is engine braking?
ANSWER
Downshifting to slow down the bike by using the engine
,Question 6.
What are a few tips for carrying passengers?
ANSWER
•Adjust suspension and tire pressure
•Make sure passenger has riding gear
•Have engine started, transmission in Neutral and both feet on the ground and brakes applied
while passenger is mounting •Avoid abrupt accelerations and decelerations and go easy on
leans
•Have the passenger hold the drivers waist,keep feet on the pegs,look over the riders
shoulder in turns,avoid leaning,NO turning around or sudden movements
Question 7.
Describe a good riding posture
ANSWER
• Back Straight
• Head & Eyes up
• Both feet on the footrest and near controls
• Knees and elbows in
• Arms relaxed and bent
• Wrist positioned low on the throttle
Question 8.
What is the best source of information about your motorcycle?
ANSWER
The motorcycle owners manual
Question 9.
How can a crowned road affect riding?
ANSWER
It reduces ground clearance around curves making a less available lean angle
, Question 10.
List the 4 steps in turning
ANSWER
• Slow - reduce speed before a turn
• Look - turn your head and look where you want to go
• Press - initiate lean & press the handlebars in the desired direction
• Roll - roll the throttle throughout the turn slightly increasing speed
Question 11.
Name at least 3 considerations in choosing gloves
ANSWER
• Full fingered
• Snug Fit
• Reinforced
Question 12.
What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve?
ANSWER
Areas of reduced visibility
Question 13.
What is meant by shift pattern?
ANSWER
A shift or gear pattern is the order of gears from bottom to top (1,N,2,3,4,5)
Question 14.
Is there a unique procedure when passing another vehicle on your motorcycle?
ANSWER
• Only try to pass one vehicle at a time
• Keep appropriate following distance
• Check mirrors and blind spots for passing vehicles
• Accelerate and change lanes with the lane position that allows maneuvering
• Pass the vehicle and signal to go back into lane
• Check Spacing
