MSF Motorcycle Safety
Foundation Riders Course
Questions and Answers
Risk Offset:
Ans- The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill
exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because
Ans- a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because
Ans- 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.
Ans- false
4. A good next step after course completion is to:
Ans- Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance.
Ans- false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:
Ans- information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe.
Ans- true
,8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others.
Ans- true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles?
Ans- naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles?
Ans- "Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride?
Ans- Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-
weight ratio.
Ans- true
, 5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on
long-distance riding?
Ans- Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding.
Ans- false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value.
Ans- false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for
motorcycles.
Ans- false
1. The throttle is operated:
Ans- By twisting the right handgrip
Foundation Riders Course
Questions and Answers
Risk Offset:
Ans- The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill
exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because
Ans- a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because
Ans- 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.
Ans- false
4. A good next step after course completion is to:
Ans- Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance.
Ans- false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:
Ans- information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe.
Ans- true
,8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others.
Ans- true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles?
Ans- naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles?
Ans- "Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride?
Ans- Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-
weight ratio.
Ans- true
, 5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on
long-distance riding?
Ans- Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding.
Ans- false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value.
Ans- false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for
motorcycles.
Ans- false
1. The throttle is operated:
Ans- By twisting the right handgrip
