MSF Basic Rider Course
Study Questions and
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
Ans- Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycle is
fun.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
Ans- Fitness, strength, coordination
What do RiderCoaches do?
Ans- Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
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
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.
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
Ans- street, dual-purpose, off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why.
Ans- street - likely a standard or a cruiser (probably start on a standard and
move to a cruiser)
List the six primary controls.
Ans- handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, 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 level do?
Ans- Connects power from the engine to rear wheel
How is the gearshift level 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?
Study Questions and
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
Ans- Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycle is
fun.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?
Ans- Fitness, strength, coordination
What do RiderCoaches do?
Ans- Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
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
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.
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
Ans- street, dual-purpose, off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why.
Ans- street - likely a standard or a cruiser (probably start on a standard and
move to a cruiser)
List the six primary controls.
Ans- handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, 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 level do?
Ans- Connects power from the engine to rear wheel
How is the gearshift level 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?
