MSF COURSE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Just google a
picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
✔✔List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - ✔✔FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition,
Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
✔✔What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A small area of travel in the clutch lever that controls
connection the engine to the rear wheel.
✔✔What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - ✔✔Removes power from the rear
wheel.
✔✔What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - ✔✔Squeeze in the
clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed.
✔✔What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - ✔✔Fingers around
the throttle with a flat wrist.
✔✔What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - ✔✔Keep your back straight,
head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls.
✔✔How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? -
✔✔Lean the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to go.
✔✔What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - ✔✔Slow, Look, Press and
Roll.
✔✔What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? -
✔✔Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key
information. Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements.
✔✔In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - ✔✔U-turns
, ✔✔What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? - ✔✔First gear, so it is
easier to start rolling again and so you don't stall.
✔✔What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - ✔✔So the
motorcycle is easy to hold up.
✔✔Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? - ✔✔The
weight shift pushes the front tire giving it more grip.
✔✔How does the motorcycles weight sh - ✔✔It shifts forward.
✔✔How do you stop in a curve? - ✔✔Gradually apply both brakes while straightening
out the motorcycle.
✔✔Why do you change gears? - ✔✔To match the engine speed with the road speed.
✔✔List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear. - ✔✔Roll off, lift, ease out.
✔✔List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear. - ✔✔Roll off, press down, ease
out.
✔✔What is engine braking? - ✔✔Shifting to a lower gear and easing out the clutch to
slow down.
✔✔What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? - ✔✔Fully squeezed.
✔✔List the four preparations to ride. - ✔✔1. You fit the bike. 2. Inspect the bike. 3. Wear
protective gear. 4. Have a good mental attitude with safety as your priority.
✔✔How should your motorcycle fit you? - ✔✔The seat should be low enough for you to
reach the ground with your feet to support the motorcycle.
✔✔What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - ✔✔T- Tires and Wheels.
C- Controls. L- Lights and Mirrors. O- Oil and Other Fluids. C- Chassis. S- Stands.
✔✔What are the three primary purposes of riding gear? - ✔✔1. Keeps you comfortable
and focused. 2. Keeps your body protected. 3. Keeps you visible.
✔✔What does ATGATT mean? - ✔✔All the gear, all the time.
✔✔What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle-related deaths? -
✔✔Head injury.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Just google a
picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
✔✔List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - ✔✔FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition,
Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
✔✔What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A small area of travel in the clutch lever that controls
connection the engine to the rear wheel.
✔✔What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - ✔✔Removes power from the rear
wheel.
✔✔What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - ✔✔Squeeze in the
clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed.
✔✔What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - ✔✔Fingers around
the throttle with a flat wrist.
✔✔What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - ✔✔Keep your back straight,
head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls.
✔✔How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? -
✔✔Lean the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to go.
✔✔What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - ✔✔Slow, Look, Press and
Roll.
✔✔What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? -
✔✔Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key
information. Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements.
✔✔In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - ✔✔U-turns
, ✔✔What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? - ✔✔First gear, so it is
easier to start rolling again and so you don't stall.
✔✔What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - ✔✔So the
motorcycle is easy to hold up.
✔✔Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? - ✔✔The
weight shift pushes the front tire giving it more grip.
✔✔How does the motorcycles weight sh - ✔✔It shifts forward.
✔✔How do you stop in a curve? - ✔✔Gradually apply both brakes while straightening
out the motorcycle.
✔✔Why do you change gears? - ✔✔To match the engine speed with the road speed.
✔✔List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear. - ✔✔Roll off, lift, ease out.
✔✔List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear. - ✔✔Roll off, press down, ease
out.
✔✔What is engine braking? - ✔✔Shifting to a lower gear and easing out the clutch to
slow down.
✔✔What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? - ✔✔Fully squeezed.
✔✔List the four preparations to ride. - ✔✔1. You fit the bike. 2. Inspect the bike. 3. Wear
protective gear. 4. Have a good mental attitude with safety as your priority.
✔✔How should your motorcycle fit you? - ✔✔The seat should be low enough for you to
reach the ground with your feet to support the motorcycle.
✔✔What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - ✔✔T- Tires and Wheels.
C- Controls. L- Lights and Mirrors. O- Oil and Other Fluids. C- Chassis. S- Stands.
✔✔What are the three primary purposes of riding gear? - ✔✔1. Keeps you comfortable
and focused. 2. Keeps your body protected. 3. Keeps you visible.
✔✔What does ATGATT mean? - ✔✔All the gear, all the time.
✔✔What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle-related deaths? -
✔✔Head injury.
