MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's
Course Questions with correct Answers
Risk Offset:
The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because
a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because
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.
false
4. A good next step after course completion is to:
Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance.
false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:
information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe.
true
,8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves
or others.
true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles?
naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles?
"Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight
ratio, and a forward leaning ride?
Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio.
true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-
distance riding?
Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway
and non-highway riding.
false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value.
false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles.
, false
1. The throttle is operated:
By twisting the right handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by:
Squeezing a lever with the left hand
3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot.
false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot.
true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the:
Front brake lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever.
false
7. The choke is used to:
Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold engine
8. The engine cutoff switch:
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.
false
FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for
Course Questions with correct Answers
Risk Offset:
The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because
a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because
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.
false
4. A good next step after course completion is to:
Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance.
false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:
information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe.
true
,8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves
or others.
true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles?
naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles?
"Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight
ratio, and a forward leaning ride?
Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio.
true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-
distance riding?
Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway
and non-highway riding.
false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value.
false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles.
, false
1. The throttle is operated:
By twisting the right handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by:
Squeezing a lever with the left hand
3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot.
false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot.
true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the:
Front brake lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever.
false
7. The choke is used to:
Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold engine
8. The engine cutoff switch:
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.
false
FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for
