MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
✔✔What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - ✔✔Center
the steering so it is easier to hold up the motorcycle.
✔✔Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? -
✔✔Forward weight shift. The front tire has more grip than the rear tire.
✔✔How does the motorcycle's weight shift during braking? - ✔✔Forward weight shift
pushes the front tire down onto the road surface.
✔✔How do you stop in a curve? - ✔✔Apply both brakes as you straighten the
motorcycle. The handlebars should be squared before coming to a complete stop.
✔✔Why do you change gears? - ✔✔Match engine speed to road speed
✔✔List the 3 step process to shift to a higher gear. - ✔✔Roll-off, Lift, Ease out
✔✔List the 3 step process to shift to a lower gear. - ✔✔Roll-off, Press, Ease out
✔✔What is engine braking? - ✔✔Shifting down the gear and easing out the clutch lever.
✔✔What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? - ✔✔Fully squeezed
✔✔List the four preparations: - ✔✔You fit the motorcycle, You inspect the motorcycle
(T-CLOCS), Protective Gear, Mental attitude.
✔✔How should you motorcycle fit you? - ✔✔Seat height, Motor size
✔✔What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - ✔✔Tires, Controls, Lights
(& mirrors), Oil (& other fluids), Chassis, Stands
✔✔List the 3 primary purposes of riding gear - ✔✔Keeps body protected, Visible to
others, Keeps rider comfortable and focused
✔✔What does ATGATT mean? - ✔✔All The Gear All The Time
✔✔What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle related deaths? - ✔✔A
head injury
✔✔What are the 4 basic parts of a helmet - ✔✔Outer shell; Impact absorbing liner;
Comfort padding, Retention system
, ✔✔What is the difference between a full-face-coverage helmet and three quarter
coverage helmet? - ✔✔Full-face helmet gives most protection (covers head face and
chin. Three quarter helmet does not cover face and chin - least protective.
✔✔What stickers are more likely to indicate a well made helmet? - ✔✔DOT
✔✔How should a helmet fit? - ✔✔Snugly
✔✔What are some tips to care for a helmet? - ✔✔Use damp towel to wipe down, also
wash removable pads and spray for bacteria and mildew.
✔✔Are ordinary or glasses or sunglasses alone sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔No
✔✔What types of eye and/or face protection can a rider choose? - ✔✔Goggles
✔✔Name 4 considerations about eye and face protection - ✔✔
✔✔What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ✔✔Protects from stones, hot engine,
good grip, protects against foot and ankle injuries
✔✔What features of a full fingered glove help a rider? - ✔✔Seems on outside for
comfort, Naturally curved, some have built in armor for greater protection
✔✔How can motorcycle riding gear make you more visible - ✔✔Bright colors during the
day, Reflective vest at night
✔✔What are some features your gear should have if you are riding in rain or cold
weather? - ✔✔Rain: it should have elastic for firm fit, large enough to fit over riding
gear. Cold: windproof outer jacket & motorcycle overpants
✔✔Define hypothermia - ✔✔Lower than normal body temperature that causes reduced
reaction time and loss of concentration
✔✔What is wind chill? - ✔✔Temperature to wind ratio
✔✔What is the value of dressing in layers? - ✔✔You can adjust to conditions
✔✔What should you be cautious of in hot weather? - ✔✔Dehydration and heat
exhaustion
✔✔In what way can riding a motorcycle affect hearing and what can be done? -
✔✔Wind and engine noise can affect hearing, earplugs can reduce damage.
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
✔✔What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - ✔✔Center
the steering so it is easier to hold up the motorcycle.
✔✔Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? -
✔✔Forward weight shift. The front tire has more grip than the rear tire.
✔✔How does the motorcycle's weight shift during braking? - ✔✔Forward weight shift
pushes the front tire down onto the road surface.
✔✔How do you stop in a curve? - ✔✔Apply both brakes as you straighten the
motorcycle. The handlebars should be squared before coming to a complete stop.
✔✔Why do you change gears? - ✔✔Match engine speed to road speed
✔✔List the 3 step process to shift to a higher gear. - ✔✔Roll-off, Lift, Ease out
✔✔List the 3 step process to shift to a lower gear. - ✔✔Roll-off, Press, Ease out
✔✔What is engine braking? - ✔✔Shifting down the gear and easing out the clutch lever.
✔✔What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? - ✔✔Fully squeezed
✔✔List the four preparations: - ✔✔You fit the motorcycle, You inspect the motorcycle
(T-CLOCS), Protective Gear, Mental attitude.
✔✔How should you motorcycle fit you? - ✔✔Seat height, Motor size
✔✔What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - ✔✔Tires, Controls, Lights
(& mirrors), Oil (& other fluids), Chassis, Stands
✔✔List the 3 primary purposes of riding gear - ✔✔Keeps body protected, Visible to
others, Keeps rider comfortable and focused
✔✔What does ATGATT mean? - ✔✔All The Gear All The Time
✔✔What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle related deaths? - ✔✔A
head injury
✔✔What are the 4 basic parts of a helmet - ✔✔Outer shell; Impact absorbing liner;
Comfort padding, Retention system
, ✔✔What is the difference between a full-face-coverage helmet and three quarter
coverage helmet? - ✔✔Full-face helmet gives most protection (covers head face and
chin. Three quarter helmet does not cover face and chin - least protective.
✔✔What stickers are more likely to indicate a well made helmet? - ✔✔DOT
✔✔How should a helmet fit? - ✔✔Snugly
✔✔What are some tips to care for a helmet? - ✔✔Use damp towel to wipe down, also
wash removable pads and spray for bacteria and mildew.
✔✔Are ordinary or glasses or sunglasses alone sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔No
✔✔What types of eye and/or face protection can a rider choose? - ✔✔Goggles
✔✔Name 4 considerations about eye and face protection - ✔✔
✔✔What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ✔✔Protects from stones, hot engine,
good grip, protects against foot and ankle injuries
✔✔What features of a full fingered glove help a rider? - ✔✔Seems on outside for
comfort, Naturally curved, some have built in armor for greater protection
✔✔How can motorcycle riding gear make you more visible - ✔✔Bright colors during the
day, Reflective vest at night
✔✔What are some features your gear should have if you are riding in rain or cold
weather? - ✔✔Rain: it should have elastic for firm fit, large enough to fit over riding
gear. Cold: windproof outer jacket & motorcycle overpants
✔✔Define hypothermia - ✔✔Lower than normal body temperature that causes reduced
reaction time and loss of concentration
✔✔What is wind chill? - ✔✔Temperature to wind ratio
✔✔What is the value of dressing in layers? - ✔✔You can adjust to conditions
✔✔What should you be cautious of in hot weather? - ✔✔Dehydration and heat
exhaustion
✔✔In what way can riding a motorcycle affect hearing and what can be done? -
✔✔Wind and engine noise can affect hearing, earplugs can reduce damage.
