MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY
QUESTION ANSWERS
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ans-Serious because there is risk involved; fun because
riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ans-Fitness, strength, coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - ans-Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ans-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? - ans-If a rider has a lot of difficulty or
becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ans-1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. - ans-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? - ans-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? - ans-Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ans-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? - ans-How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ans-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? - ans-On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ans-On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
What is the choke control used for? - ans-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? - ans-You can shut off the engine without
removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? - ans-Speedometer, odometer,
tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ans-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? - ans-Center stand keeps the
motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine - ans-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? - ans-1-move engine cut-off switch to
Off,
2-turn ignition switch off,
3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that
position
QUESTION ANSWERS
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ans-Serious because there is risk involved; fun because
riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ans-Fitness, strength, coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - ans-Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ans-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? - ans-If a rider has a lot of difficulty or
becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ans-1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. - ans-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? - ans-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? - ans-Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ans-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? - ans-How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ans-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? - ans-On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ans-On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
What is the choke control used for? - ans-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? - ans-You can shut off the engine without
removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? - ans-Speedometer, odometer,
tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ans-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? - ans-Center stand keeps the
motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine - ans-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? - ans-1-move engine cut-off switch to
Off,
2-turn ignition switch off,
3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that
position
