MSF Written Test Questions & Answers Graded A+
1. Give three reasons why Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
motorcycling is more
risky than driving a car.
2. What are some ways to Risk acceptance, Mental readiness, physical
prepare for the riding readiness, riding gear, understand your abili-
risks? ties/limitations, know your motorcycle and aware-
ness of riding conditions.
3. What does it mean to act Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to
responsibly? managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your
chances of a crash, injury or death.
4. What is the benefit of Protection, comfort/cover, control.
wearing apparel specifi-
cally designed for motor-
cycling
5. How does riding gear By protecting you from all elements.
make a rider more com-
fortable?
6. What is the difference Retro-reflective material: reflects light back to the
between retro-reflective source and illuminates the rider.
and reflective?
Reflective, bright to make yourself more visi-
ble/visibility.
7. Why aren't ordinary Do not provide adequate eye protection.
glasses or sunglasses
sufficient eye protec-
tion?
8. What three things should 1. Brightly colored/retro-reflective material.
you consider when shop- 2. Protection.
ping for riding gear? 3. All kinds of riding conditions.
9. Where do you find Owners Manual
the recommended main-
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tenance schedule for
your motorcycle?
10. What are the six prima- 1. Throttle (right handgrip)
ry controls and where is 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip)
each located? 3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest)
4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip)
5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest)
6. Handlebars
11. What is the purpose of Allows you to shut off the engine without removing
the engine cutoff switch your hands (right handgrip)
and where is it located?
12. What must you remem- Most models (motorcycles) do not cancel turn
ber when using your mo- signals.
torcycle turn signal?
13. How do you start the 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition
bike? switch on
2. Shift transmission to neutral
3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on"
4. Squeeze clutch before operating
5. Press the starter button
14. How do you use the fric- Gradually, slowly
tion Zone?
15. What are the elements of Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on
good riding posture? footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend
elbows, hands on controls.
16. What are the four steps to 1. Speed (S)
turning? 2. Position (P)
3. Aim (A)
4. Turn (T)
17. Why is it important to You go where you look
look through turns?
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1. Give three reasons why Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
motorcycling is more
risky than driving a car.
2. What are some ways to Risk acceptance, Mental readiness, physical
prepare for the riding readiness, riding gear, understand your abili-
risks? ties/limitations, know your motorcycle and aware-
ness of riding conditions.
3. What does it mean to act Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to
responsibly? managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your
chances of a crash, injury or death.
4. What is the benefit of Protection, comfort/cover, control.
wearing apparel specifi-
cally designed for motor-
cycling
5. How does riding gear By protecting you from all elements.
make a rider more com-
fortable?
6. What is the difference Retro-reflective material: reflects light back to the
between retro-reflective source and illuminates the rider.
and reflective?
Reflective, bright to make yourself more visi-
ble/visibility.
7. Why aren't ordinary Do not provide adequate eye protection.
glasses or sunglasses
sufficient eye protec-
tion?
8. What three things should 1. Brightly colored/retro-reflective material.
you consider when shop- 2. Protection.
ping for riding gear? 3. All kinds of riding conditions.
9. Where do you find Owners Manual
the recommended main-
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tenance schedule for
your motorcycle?
10. What are the six prima- 1. Throttle (right handgrip)
ry controls and where is 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip)
each located? 3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest)
4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip)
5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest)
6. Handlebars
11. What is the purpose of Allows you to shut off the engine without removing
the engine cutoff switch your hands (right handgrip)
and where is it located?
12. What must you remem- Most models (motorcycles) do not cancel turn
ber when using your mo- signals.
torcycle turn signal?
13. How do you start the 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition
bike? switch on
2. Shift transmission to neutral
3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on"
4. Squeeze clutch before operating
5. Press the starter button
14. How do you use the fric- Gradually, slowly
tion Zone?
15. What are the elements of Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on
good riding posture? footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend
elbows, hands on controls.
16. What are the four steps to 1. Speed (S)
turning? 2. Position (P)
3. Aim (A)
4. Turn (T)
17. Why is it important to You go where you look
look through turns?
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