MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's
Course UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Risk Offset: - CORRECT ANSWER - The difference between skill and risk; good risk
offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because - CORRECT ANSWER - a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - CORRECT ANSWER -
some people can't manage risk
3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never
crashing on the street. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
4. A good next step after course completion is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. - CORRECT
ANSWER - true
8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves or others.
- CORRECT ANSWER - true
,1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? - CORRECT
ANSWER - naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a
forward leaning ride? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio. -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance
riding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-
highway riding. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
1. The throttle is operated: - CORRECT ANSWER - By twisting the right handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Squeezing a lever with the
left hand
, 3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Front brake
lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
7. The choke is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold
engine
8. The engine cutoff switch: - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows a rider to stop the engine
while still holding the handgrip
9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for - CORRECT ANSWER - Fuel,
Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.
1. FINE-C is a guide for: - CORRECT ANSWER - An engine pre-start routine
2. The C in FINE-C stands for Chain/Chassis. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
3. Besides seeing the neutral light on, a way to check for neutral is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - With the engine off, roll the motorcycle with the clutch lever released
Course UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Risk Offset: - CORRECT ANSWER - The difference between skill and risk; good risk
offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because - CORRECT ANSWER - a mistake could lead to a fall
and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - CORRECT ANSWER -
some people can't manage risk
3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never
crashing on the street. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
4. A good next step after course completion is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. - CORRECT
ANSWER - true
8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves or others.
- CORRECT ANSWER - true
,1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? - CORRECT
ANSWER - naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a
forward leaning ride? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio. -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance
riding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-
highway riding. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
1. The throttle is operated: - CORRECT ANSWER - By twisting the right handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Squeezing a lever with the
left hand
, 3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Front brake
lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
7. The choke is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold
engine
8. The engine cutoff switch: - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows a rider to stop the engine
while still holding the handgrip
9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for - CORRECT ANSWER - Fuel,
Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.
1. FINE-C is a guide for: - CORRECT ANSWER - An engine pre-start routine
2. The C in FINE-C stands for Chain/Chassis. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
3. Besides seeing the neutral light on, a way to check for neutral is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - With the engine off, roll the motorcycle with the clutch lever released
