MSF Written Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Setup (Search Setup Smooth) - CORRECT ANSWER- to setup for a turn: adjust speed and
lane position
Before shifting to a lower gear: - CORRECT ANSWER- Be sure the road speed is slow
enough so you do not over-rev or cause the rear wheel to skid
TCLOCS - CORRECT ANSWER- Tires and Wheels, Controls, Lights and Mirrors, Oil and
Other Fluids, Chassis, and Stands
What do flaps and fasteners on your riding clothing help do? - CORRECT ANSWER- Seal
out the wind
Where do crashes mostly occur? - CORRECT ANSWER- Curves and Intersections
Risk Offset - CORRECT ANSWER- the difference between the risks you take and the skill
you possess
When is there increased risk? - CORRECT ANSWER- When following too closely or riding
too close to stationary objects. Never ride too fast for conditions
What does presentation mean in the context of lane position? - CORRECT ANSWER- Use a
lane position where others have a better chance to see you, especially as you approach a line
of oncoming cars
Visual Lead Times and Distance - CORRECT ANSWER- 2 second following distance, 4
second urgent time and distance, and 12 second anticipation time and distance
Why to say what if to reduce risk - CORRECT ANSWER- to be able to respond smoothly
instead of needing to instantly react.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Setup (Search Setup Smooth) - CORRECT ANSWER- to setup for a turn: adjust speed and
lane position
Before shifting to a lower gear: - CORRECT ANSWER- Be sure the road speed is slow
enough so you do not over-rev or cause the rear wheel to skid
TCLOCS - CORRECT ANSWER- Tires and Wheels, Controls, Lights and Mirrors, Oil and
Other Fluids, Chassis, and Stands
What do flaps and fasteners on your riding clothing help do? - CORRECT ANSWER- Seal
out the wind
Where do crashes mostly occur? - CORRECT ANSWER- Curves and Intersections
Risk Offset - CORRECT ANSWER- the difference between the risks you take and the skill
you possess
When is there increased risk? - CORRECT ANSWER- When following too closely or riding
too close to stationary objects. Never ride too fast for conditions
What does presentation mean in the context of lane position? - CORRECT ANSWER- Use a
lane position where others have a better chance to see you, especially as you approach a line
of oncoming cars
Visual Lead Times and Distance - CORRECT ANSWER- 2 second following distance, 4
second urgent time and distance, and 12 second anticipation time and distance
Why to say what if to reduce risk - CORRECT ANSWER- to be able to respond smoothly
instead of needing to instantly react.
