MSF Course Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - Correct answer-Serious because
there is risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - Correct answer-Be healthy,
have fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - Correct answer-They are here to guide me.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - Correct
answer-1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a
knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - Correct answer-
If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - Correct answer-Street, Dual-Purpose,
Off-Highway
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - Correct answer-I will likely
ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
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,What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - Correct answer-Clutch, handle
bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - Correct answer-To increase engine
speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
What does the clutch lever do? - Correct answer-It connects power from the engine
to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - Correct answer-Lift up firmly and release for
a higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - Correct answer-?
How are the two brake controls operated? - Correct answer-Front brake is squeezed
rear brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - Correct answer-On, reserve, prime,
off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - Correct answer-On, off, lock,
and sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - Correct answer-It provides an enriched fuel
mixture to help start a cold engine.
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, Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - Correct answer-It allows
you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip.
What are some common indicators that display information? - Correct answer-
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - Correct answer-They provide
a wider view but make objects look farther away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - Correct answer-A
side stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the
motorcycle upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - Correct answer-
Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - Correct answer-FINE-C; Fuel,
Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - Correct answer-
1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition
switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - Correct answer-A small area of travel in the clutch
lever that controls connection the engine to the rear wheel.
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Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - Correct answer-Serious because
there is risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - Correct answer-Be healthy,
have fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - Correct answer-They are here to guide me.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - Correct
answer-1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a
knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - Correct answer-
If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - Correct answer-Street, Dual-Purpose,
Off-Highway
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - Correct answer-I will likely
ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
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,What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - Correct answer-Clutch, handle
bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - Correct answer-To increase engine
speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
What does the clutch lever do? - Correct answer-It connects power from the engine
to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - Correct answer-Lift up firmly and release for
a higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - Correct answer-?
How are the two brake controls operated? - Correct answer-Front brake is squeezed
rear brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - Correct answer-On, reserve, prime,
off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - Correct answer-On, off, lock,
and sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - Correct answer-It provides an enriched fuel
mixture to help start a cold engine.
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, Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - Correct answer-It allows
you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip.
What are some common indicators that display information? - Correct answer-
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - Correct answer-They provide
a wider view but make objects look farther away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - Correct answer-A
side stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the
motorcycle upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - Correct answer-
Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - Correct answer-FINE-C; Fuel,
Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - Correct answer-
1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition
switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - Correct answer-A small area of travel in the clutch
lever that controls connection the engine to the rear wheel.
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