MSF BASIC RIDER 2027 TIPS ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Gear at stop - ✔✔1st gear by the time you stop.
✔✔Motorcycle weight shifts during a break - ✔✔Forward
✔✔Stop in a curve - ✔✔Gradually apply both breaks as you straighten up the
motorcycle.
✔✔Why change gears? - ✔✔match engine speed to road speed.
✔✔Shift higher gear - ✔✔Roll off throttle (squeeze clutch), Lift shift leer firmly, Ease out
the clutch.
✔✔Shifting to lower gear - ✔✔Roll off the throttle (squeeze in the clutch), Press down
shift lever firmly, Ease out the clutch.
✔✔Engine breaking - ✔✔Shifting to a lower gear and easing off the clutch.
✔✔Complete stop - ✔✔fully squeeze the clutch to disconnect the power from rear
wheel.
✔✔Motorcycle Preparation - ✔✔You fit the motorcycle, you inpsect the motorcycle, you
use proper protective riding gear, you have a good mental attitude with safety as a
priority.
✔✔Motorcycle fit - ✔✔Seat height and size of motorcycle.
✔✔T-CLOCS - ✔✔Pre-ride inspection (Tires and wheels; Controls; Lights and Mirrors;
Oil and Other Fluids; Stands)
✔✔Purpose of Riding Gear - ✔✔Comfortable, focused, protected, and more visible.
, ✔✔ATGATT - ✔✔All gear all the time
✔✔Death Injuries - ✔✔Head injury is primary cause of death for riders
✔✔Basic parts of helmet - ✔✔Outer shell, Impact absorbing liner, comfort padding,
Retention system
✔✔Full face - ✔✔Gives the most protection since it covers the head, face and chin.
✔✔Three-quarter - ✔✔Does not offer the same level of protection for your face and
chin.
✔✔Sticker for good helmet - ✔✔D.O.T Department of Transportation well-made.
✔✔Helmet fit - ✔✔Snuggly and no irritating pressure points, will not rotate from side to
side or forward and back.
✔✔Helmet Care - ✔✔leave a damp towel on helmet, no harsh chemicals, wash
removable pads.
✔✔Eye/Face protetion - ✔✔impact-resistant face shield or goggles to protect your eyes.
✔✔Footware - ✔✔Sturdy, over the angle help protect from stones and hot engine pipes,
rubber heel good grip, protect against foot and ankle injury.
✔✔Gloves - ✔✔improve grip, protect from flying debree.
✔✔Motorcycle specific clothing - ✔✔help prevent injury, keep you visible.
✔✔Rain gear - ✔✔fit over your regular riding gear, secure and bright
✔✔hypothermia - ✔✔lower than normal body temperature
✔✔dehydration and heat stroke - ✔✔didn't drink enough water, weakness from heat
✔✔Hearing - ✔✔Using ear plugs will reduce damaging wing noise while still allowing
you to hear important sounds.
✔✔Good Mental Attitude (Rider Character) - ✔✔Safety is my #1 priority
✔✔Most crashes occur - ✔✔In curves and intersections
✔✔3 Reasons of Risk - ✔✔Less stable, more vulnerable, less visible.
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Gear at stop - ✔✔1st gear by the time you stop.
✔✔Motorcycle weight shifts during a break - ✔✔Forward
✔✔Stop in a curve - ✔✔Gradually apply both breaks as you straighten up the
motorcycle.
✔✔Why change gears? - ✔✔match engine speed to road speed.
✔✔Shift higher gear - ✔✔Roll off throttle (squeeze clutch), Lift shift leer firmly, Ease out
the clutch.
✔✔Shifting to lower gear - ✔✔Roll off the throttle (squeeze in the clutch), Press down
shift lever firmly, Ease out the clutch.
✔✔Engine breaking - ✔✔Shifting to a lower gear and easing off the clutch.
✔✔Complete stop - ✔✔fully squeeze the clutch to disconnect the power from rear
wheel.
✔✔Motorcycle Preparation - ✔✔You fit the motorcycle, you inpsect the motorcycle, you
use proper protective riding gear, you have a good mental attitude with safety as a
priority.
✔✔Motorcycle fit - ✔✔Seat height and size of motorcycle.
✔✔T-CLOCS - ✔✔Pre-ride inspection (Tires and wheels; Controls; Lights and Mirrors;
Oil and Other Fluids; Stands)
✔✔Purpose of Riding Gear - ✔✔Comfortable, focused, protected, and more visible.
, ✔✔ATGATT - ✔✔All gear all the time
✔✔Death Injuries - ✔✔Head injury is primary cause of death for riders
✔✔Basic parts of helmet - ✔✔Outer shell, Impact absorbing liner, comfort padding,
Retention system
✔✔Full face - ✔✔Gives the most protection since it covers the head, face and chin.
✔✔Three-quarter - ✔✔Does not offer the same level of protection for your face and
chin.
✔✔Sticker for good helmet - ✔✔D.O.T Department of Transportation well-made.
✔✔Helmet fit - ✔✔Snuggly and no irritating pressure points, will not rotate from side to
side or forward and back.
✔✔Helmet Care - ✔✔leave a damp towel on helmet, no harsh chemicals, wash
removable pads.
✔✔Eye/Face protetion - ✔✔impact-resistant face shield or goggles to protect your eyes.
✔✔Footware - ✔✔Sturdy, over the angle help protect from stones and hot engine pipes,
rubber heel good grip, protect against foot and ankle injury.
✔✔Gloves - ✔✔improve grip, protect from flying debree.
✔✔Motorcycle specific clothing - ✔✔help prevent injury, keep you visible.
✔✔Rain gear - ✔✔fit over your regular riding gear, secure and bright
✔✔hypothermia - ✔✔lower than normal body temperature
✔✔dehydration and heat stroke - ✔✔didn't drink enough water, weakness from heat
✔✔Hearing - ✔✔Using ear plugs will reduce damaging wing noise while still allowing
you to hear important sounds.
✔✔Good Mental Attitude (Rider Character) - ✔✔Safety is my #1 priority
✔✔Most crashes occur - ✔✔In curves and intersections
✔✔3 Reasons of Risk - ✔✔Less stable, more vulnerable, less visible.
