MSF Motorcycle Safety Foundation eCourse
Questions with Correct Answers
What does the fuel supply valve do? The fuel supply valve controls the amount of fuel to
the engine tank
The Ignition Switch is often located near the instrument cluster.
Positions on the ignition switch include On, Off and Lock, and some include a Park
position.
The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... engage the steering lock and allow
the key to be removed.
The Park position on the ignition switch.. turns on the taillight for better visibility when
parked for a short time on the side of the road.
The Choke Control is located on the handlebars or near the engine.
,What does the choke control do? It provides an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold
engine. It also raises the idle to permit the engine to warm quickly. It should be turned Off as
soon as the engine idles smoothly without it.
Fuel Injected motorcycles do or not have a choke control? They do not.
Where is the engine cut-off switch? The Engine Cut-Off Switch can be found near the
right handgrip and is operated with the thumb.
What does the engine cut-off switch do? It allows you to shut off the engine without
removing your hand from the handgrip.
The Turn Signal Switch is usually located near the left handgrip and is operated with the
thumb.
The High-Low Beam Switch is near the left handgrip and is operated with the thumb.
The Horn Button is located near the left handgrip and operated with the thumb.
, The Engine Start Button is usually located near the right handgrip and is operated with
the thumb.
The speedometer a portion of the instrument cluster that measures road speed.
The Tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute or RPM. It has a red
zone for maximum engine speed that should never be exceeded.`
What kinds of indicator lights may be displayed? Indicator Lights may include neutral,
high beam, turn signal, oil pressure, side stand down, and more. Check the motorcycle owner's
manual.
The Side Stand supports the motorcycle when parked.
Some motorcycles may also have a center stand that helps when doing maintenance. It
can also provide more stability.
The front brake provides 70 percent or more of the motorcycle's stopping power. This is
because forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface.
Questions with Correct Answers
What does the fuel supply valve do? The fuel supply valve controls the amount of fuel to
the engine tank
The Ignition Switch is often located near the instrument cluster.
Positions on the ignition switch include On, Off and Lock, and some include a Park
position.
The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... engage the steering lock and allow
the key to be removed.
The Park position on the ignition switch.. turns on the taillight for better visibility when
parked for a short time on the side of the road.
The Choke Control is located on the handlebars or near the engine.
,What does the choke control do? It provides an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold
engine. It also raises the idle to permit the engine to warm quickly. It should be turned Off as
soon as the engine idles smoothly without it.
Fuel Injected motorcycles do or not have a choke control? They do not.
Where is the engine cut-off switch? The Engine Cut-Off Switch can be found near the
right handgrip and is operated with the thumb.
What does the engine cut-off switch do? It allows you to shut off the engine without
removing your hand from the handgrip.
The Turn Signal Switch is usually located near the left handgrip and is operated with the
thumb.
The High-Low Beam Switch is near the left handgrip and is operated with the thumb.
The Horn Button is located near the left handgrip and operated with the thumb.
, The Engine Start Button is usually located near the right handgrip and is operated with
the thumb.
The speedometer a portion of the instrument cluster that measures road speed.
The Tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute or RPM. It has a red
zone for maximum engine speed that should never be exceeded.`
What kinds of indicator lights may be displayed? Indicator Lights may include neutral,
high beam, turn signal, oil pressure, side stand down, and more. Check the motorcycle owner's
manual.
The Side Stand supports the motorcycle when parked.
Some motorcycles may also have a center stand that helps when doing maintenance. It
can also provide more stability.
The front brake provides 70 percent or more of the motorcycle's stopping power. This is
because forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface.
