MSF Basic Rider Course Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved
name 2 primary differences b/t cars/trucks & motorcycle. - Answers motorcycle doesnt have stability
and balance like cars.
problems that those differences causes - Answers less protection, not readily seen due to size of MC.
part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Answers think of consequences
before riding in traffic.
what is the primary cause of MC crashes? - Answers multiple factors, rarely a single cause.
how does the handbook define a "good mororcyclists"? - Answers have the desire and motivation to
choose to reduce risk while riding.
how does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Answers applying a STRATEGY. responsible riding;
think before acting, consider consequences of actions.
what is SEE, means? - Answers strategy of MSF to help understand what's going on in traffic, constantly
planning ahead. Search, Evaluate, Execute.
several purposes of protective riding gears. - Answers comfort, increasing visability, & offering
protection.
difference b/t a full face & 3/4th coverage helment? - Answers 3/4th doesn't offer face and chin
protection.
why arent ordinary (sun)glasses sufficient eye protection? - Answers can shatter, fly off, or allow wind/
airborne object to reach eyes.
what stickers are likely to undicate a well-made helmet? - Answers DOT, or snell memorial foundation.
what type of injury accounts for the majority of MC deaths? - Answers head injuries
what is the vaule of appropriate footwear? - Answers from variety of riding hazards, protection against
foot & ankle injuries.
what is the value of MC specific clothing? - Answers for fit & protection
define "hypothermia"/ ie - Answers a condition of subnormal body temperature, can cause loss of
concentration, slowed reactions, loss of smooth precise muscle movement.
value of dressing in layers - Answers form warm insulation
T-CLOCS? means? - Answers preride inspection. T-tires & wheels, C-controls, L-lights & electrics, O-oil &
fluids, C-chassis, S-stands
, what are the primary MC controls? - Answers throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever,
rear brake pedal.
what is the most common way to initiate & control motorcycle lean (for turns)? - Answers handlebars
"shift patterns"? - Answers 1-N-2-3-4-5
where are the brake controls found? - Answers front lever, & rear pedal (right).
what does the fuel valve do? - Answers control flow of gas to engine.
function of tachometer? - Answers indicate engine speed.
common indicator lights? - Answers neutral, high beam, turn signal, oil pressure, side stand down, etc.
steps in starting engine? - Answers FINE-C. Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, & Choke/Clutch
friction zone? - Answers begins where the clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel & ends
before clutch becomes fully engaged.
describe good riding posture. - Answers back straight, eyes up, feet on footrests, knees & elbows in,
arms relaxed/ bent, wrist flat. (4 fingers on throttle)
4 steps in turning. - Answers Slow, Look, Press, Roll.
when is the counterweight technique used? - Answers for slow, tight-turns (u turn in parking lot).
why do you change gears? - Answers to match engine speed w/ road speed.
3 part shift process? - Answers 1) roll off throttle, squeeze clutch.
2) lift shift lever firmer as far as it will go.
3) ease clutch.
engine braking? - Answers shifting to a lower gear.
how much of a MC stopping power is available from the front brake? - Answers 70% or >
why should both brakes used simultaneously? - Answers be ready to respond quickly and properly in
emergency situations.
purpose of range safety rules? - Answers provide low risk & positive learning environment.
how will the ridercoaches communicate w/ you on the range? - Answers hand signals.
space cushion? - Answers the open space around you.
name 2 primary differences b/t cars/trucks & motorcycle. - Answers motorcycle doesnt have stability
and balance like cars.
problems that those differences causes - Answers less protection, not readily seen due to size of MC.
part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Answers think of consequences
before riding in traffic.
what is the primary cause of MC crashes? - Answers multiple factors, rarely a single cause.
how does the handbook define a "good mororcyclists"? - Answers have the desire and motivation to
choose to reduce risk while riding.
how does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Answers applying a STRATEGY. responsible riding;
think before acting, consider consequences of actions.
what is SEE, means? - Answers strategy of MSF to help understand what's going on in traffic, constantly
planning ahead. Search, Evaluate, Execute.
several purposes of protective riding gears. - Answers comfort, increasing visability, & offering
protection.
difference b/t a full face & 3/4th coverage helment? - Answers 3/4th doesn't offer face and chin
protection.
why arent ordinary (sun)glasses sufficient eye protection? - Answers can shatter, fly off, or allow wind/
airborne object to reach eyes.
what stickers are likely to undicate a well-made helmet? - Answers DOT, or snell memorial foundation.
what type of injury accounts for the majority of MC deaths? - Answers head injuries
what is the vaule of appropriate footwear? - Answers from variety of riding hazards, protection against
foot & ankle injuries.
what is the value of MC specific clothing? - Answers for fit & protection
define "hypothermia"/ ie - Answers a condition of subnormal body temperature, can cause loss of
concentration, slowed reactions, loss of smooth precise muscle movement.
value of dressing in layers - Answers form warm insulation
T-CLOCS? means? - Answers preride inspection. T-tires & wheels, C-controls, L-lights & electrics, O-oil &
fluids, C-chassis, S-stands
, what are the primary MC controls? - Answers throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever,
rear brake pedal.
what is the most common way to initiate & control motorcycle lean (for turns)? - Answers handlebars
"shift patterns"? - Answers 1-N-2-3-4-5
where are the brake controls found? - Answers front lever, & rear pedal (right).
what does the fuel valve do? - Answers control flow of gas to engine.
function of tachometer? - Answers indicate engine speed.
common indicator lights? - Answers neutral, high beam, turn signal, oil pressure, side stand down, etc.
steps in starting engine? - Answers FINE-C. Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, & Choke/Clutch
friction zone? - Answers begins where the clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel & ends
before clutch becomes fully engaged.
describe good riding posture. - Answers back straight, eyes up, feet on footrests, knees & elbows in,
arms relaxed/ bent, wrist flat. (4 fingers on throttle)
4 steps in turning. - Answers Slow, Look, Press, Roll.
when is the counterweight technique used? - Answers for slow, tight-turns (u turn in parking lot).
why do you change gears? - Answers to match engine speed w/ road speed.
3 part shift process? - Answers 1) roll off throttle, squeeze clutch.
2) lift shift lever firmer as far as it will go.
3) ease clutch.
engine braking? - Answers shifting to a lower gear.
how much of a MC stopping power is available from the front brake? - Answers 70% or >
why should both brakes used simultaneously? - Answers be ready to respond quickly and properly in
emergency situations.
purpose of range safety rules? - Answers provide low risk & positive learning environment.
how will the ridercoaches communicate w/ you on the range? - Answers hand signals.
space cushion? - Answers the open space around you.
