MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's Course guide

Risk Offset: - The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk. 1. Learning to ride is risky because - a mistake could lead to a fall and injury 2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - some people can't manage risk 3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never crashing on the street. - false 4. A good next step after course completion is to: - Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle 5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. - false 6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - information processing and decision-making 7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. - true 8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves or others. - true 1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? - naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions 2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? - "Classic" styling 3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - Sport 4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio. - true 5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance riding? - Touring 6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-highway riding. - false 7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. - false 8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. - false 1. The throttle is operated: - By twisting the right handgrip 2. The clutch lever is operated by: - Squeezing a lever with the left hand 3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. - false 4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. - true 5. The control operated by the right hand is the: - Front brake lever 6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. - false 7. The choke is used to: - Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold engine 8. The engine cutoff switch: - Allows a rider to stop the engine while still holding the handgrip 9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. - false FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for - Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.