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MSF Basic Rider Course Questions and
Correct Answers
Motorcycling is serious fun. Ans: Serious because there is risk.
Fun Because motorcycling is a joy.
Riding well requires these physical traits. Ans: Health, enough
fitness, strength and coordination.
Rider coaches Ans: Guide me.
A coach will not permit riding on course when Ans: I become a
risk to myself and others.
Successful course completion Ans: Complete all assignments,
attend all all sessions, pass a knowledge test, pass a motorcycle
skill test,
The three types of motorcycles are Ans: Street, dual purpose, and
off high-way.
Street Motorcycle Ans: can be ridden on the street for cruising
around.
Six primary controls Ans: Handlebars, throttle, clutch lever,
gearshift lever, front break, rear break lever.
Throttle Ans: controls speed
Clutch Ans: power from engine to rear wheel
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Gear shift Ans: is operated with the left foot
Shift pattern Ans: Lift up to go to a higher gear, press down to go
to a lower gear.
Break control operation Ans: Hand, squeeze, Foot press down the
amount of squeeze must be adjusted to need.
Fuel Supply Valve Ans: On, Reserve and Prime
Position on Ignition Switch Ans: On, off and lock
Lock and Park Ans: Engage the steering and allow the key to be
removed
Park Ans: Allows taillight to be turned on.
Choke Ans: Provides an enriched fuel to be mixed to start a cold
engine.
Engine shut off switch Ans: Shut off engine without removing your
hand from handle grip "Kill switch"
Side Stand Ans: Supports bike when parked.
Center Stand Ans: Maintenance procedures. Rear tire up and more
stable.
Engine Start and Stop Ans: Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off
Switch (run), Choke/Clutch
Stop the engine Ans: Engine Cutt-off switch (off), turn ignition key
off, fuel supply to valve off: Thumb, key valve
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MSF Basic Rider Course Questions and
Correct Answers
Motorcycling is serious fun. Ans: Serious because there is risk.
Fun Because motorcycling is a joy.
Riding well requires these physical traits. Ans: Health, enough
fitness, strength and coordination.
Rider coaches Ans: Guide me.
A coach will not permit riding on course when Ans: I become a
risk to myself and others.
Successful course completion Ans: Complete all assignments,
attend all all sessions, pass a knowledge test, pass a motorcycle
skill test,
The three types of motorcycles are Ans: Street, dual purpose, and
off high-way.
Street Motorcycle Ans: can be ridden on the street for cruising
around.
Six primary controls Ans: Handlebars, throttle, clutch lever,
gearshift lever, front break, rear break lever.
Throttle Ans: controls speed
Clutch Ans: power from engine to rear wheel
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Gear shift Ans: is operated with the left foot
Shift pattern Ans: Lift up to go to a higher gear, press down to go
to a lower gear.
Break control operation Ans: Hand, squeeze, Foot press down the
amount of squeeze must be adjusted to need.
Fuel Supply Valve Ans: On, Reserve and Prime
Position on Ignition Switch Ans: On, off and lock
Lock and Park Ans: Engage the steering and allow the key to be
removed
Park Ans: Allows taillight to be turned on.
Choke Ans: Provides an enriched fuel to be mixed to start a cold
engine.
Engine shut off switch Ans: Shut off engine without removing your
hand from handle grip "Kill switch"
Side Stand Ans: Supports bike when parked.
Center Stand Ans: Maintenance procedures. Rear tire up and more
stable.
Engine Start and Stop Ans: Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off
Switch (run), Choke/Clutch
Stop the engine Ans: Engine Cutt-off switch (off), turn ignition key
off, fuel supply to valve off: Thumb, key valve
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