MSF Basic RiderCourse Study Questions and Answers ,
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Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious because there is risk involved;
fun because riding a motorcycle is fun.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWER Fitness, strength,
coordination
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWER 1. Complete all
course assignments
2. Attend all sessions
3. Pass a knowledge test
4. Pass an on-cycle test
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - ANSWER If a rider has a lot
of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER street, dual-purpose, off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why. - ANSWER street - likely a standard
or a cruiser (probably start on a standard and move to a cruiser)
List the six primary controls. - ANSWER handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front
brake lever, rear brake pedal
, How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - ANSWER Rotate to control engine speed; to
increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine speed, twist it away
from you (roll off)
What does the clutch level do? - ANSWER Connects power from the engine to rear wheel
How is the gearshift level operated? - ANSWER Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear;
press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
What is a shift pattern? - ANSWER How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER Front brake level is squeezed in to
operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking. Rear brake pedal is
pressed down to operate it.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWER On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER On, Off, and Lock, and possibly
Park
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start
the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER You can shut off the engine
without removing your hand from the handgrip.
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWER Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
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Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious because there is risk involved;
fun because riding a motorcycle is fun.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWER Fitness, strength,
coordination
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWER 1. Complete all
course assignments
2. Attend all sessions
3. Pass a knowledge test
4. Pass an on-cycle test
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - ANSWER If a rider has a lot
of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER street, dual-purpose, off-highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain why. - ANSWER street - likely a standard
or a cruiser (probably start on a standard and move to a cruiser)
List the six primary controls. - ANSWER handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front
brake lever, rear brake pedal
, How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - ANSWER Rotate to control engine speed; to
increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine speed, twist it away
from you (roll off)
What does the clutch level do? - ANSWER Connects power from the engine to rear wheel
How is the gearshift level operated? - ANSWER Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear;
press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
What is a shift pattern? - ANSWER How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER Front brake level is squeezed in to
operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking. Rear brake pedal is
pressed down to operate it.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWER On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER On, Off, and Lock, and possibly
Park
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start
the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER You can shut off the engine
without removing your hand from the handgrip.
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWER Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
