MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)
Rider's Course Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Risk Offset: - Correct answer-The difference between skill and risk; good risk
offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because - Correct answer-a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - Correct answer-
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. - Correct answer-false
4. A good next step after course completion is to: - Correct answer-Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. - Correct answer-
false
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,6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - Correct answer-
information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. -
Correct answer-true
8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others. - Correct answer-true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? -
Correct answer-naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? - Correct answer-
"Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - Correct answer-Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight
ratio. - Correct answer-true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-
distance riding? - Correct answer-Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding. - Correct answer-false
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, 7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. -
Correct answer-false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for
motorcycles. - Correct answer-false
1. The throttle is operated: - Correct answer-By twisting the right handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by: - Correct answer-Squeezing a lever with the left
hand
3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. - Correct answer-false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. - Correct answer-true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the: - Correct answer-Front brake lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. - Correct answer-false
7. The choke is used to: - Correct answer-Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold
engine
8. The engine cutoff switch: - Correct answer-Allows a rider to stop the engine
while still holding the handgrip
9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. -
Correct answer-false
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Rider's Course Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Risk Offset: - Correct answer-The difference between skill and risk; good risk
offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because - Correct answer-a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - Correct answer-
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. - Correct answer-false
4. A good next step after course completion is to: - Correct answer-Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. - Correct answer-
false
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,6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - Correct answer-
information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. -
Correct answer-true
8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others. - Correct answer-true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? -
Correct answer-naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? - Correct answer-
"Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - Correct answer-Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight
ratio. - Correct answer-true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-
distance riding? - Correct answer-Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding. - Correct answer-false
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, 7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. -
Correct answer-false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for
motorcycles. - Correct answer-false
1. The throttle is operated: - Correct answer-By twisting the right handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by: - Correct answer-Squeezing a lever with the left
hand
3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. - Correct answer-false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. - Correct answer-true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the: - Correct answer-Front brake lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. - Correct answer-false
7. The choke is used to: - Correct answer-Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold
engine
8. The engine cutoff switch: - Correct answer-Allows a rider to stop the engine
while still holding the handgrip
9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. -
Correct answer-false
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