MSF Basic Rider Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Learning to ride is risky because - CORRECT ANSWER - a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury.
Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Some people have difficulty managing risk.
A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never
crashing on the street. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A good next step after course completion is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle.
The one physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information processing and decision-making
You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves or others.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Straight-up seating position
, Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a
forward leaning ride? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sport
Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio. True or
False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance riding?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Touring
Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-
highway riding. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. True or False?
- CORRECT ANSWER - False
The throttle is operated: - CORRECT ANSWER - By twisting the right handgrip.
The clutch lever is operated by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Squeezing a lever with the left
hand.
The front brake lever is operated by the RIGHT foot. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
The shift lever is operated by the LEFT foot lever. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Learning to ride is risky because - CORRECT ANSWER - a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury.
Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Some people have difficulty managing risk.
A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never
crashing on the street. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A good next step after course completion is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle.
The one physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information processing and decision-making
You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves or others.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Straight-up seating position
, Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a
forward leaning ride? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sport
Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio. True or
False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance riding?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Touring
Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-
highway riding. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. True or False?
- CORRECT ANSWER - False
The throttle is operated: - CORRECT ANSWER - By twisting the right handgrip.
The clutch lever is operated by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Squeezing a lever with the left
hand.
The front brake lever is operated by the RIGHT foot. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
The shift lever is operated by the LEFT foot lever. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
