MSF BRC RIDER
HANDBOOK STUDY
Questions and 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
HANDBOOK STUDY
Questions and 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
