MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY QUESTION ANSWERS Graded A+

MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY QUESTION ANSWERS Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv) Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? Fitness, strength, coordination (iv) What do RiderCoaches do? Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv) What are the four requirements for successful course completion? 1-complete all course assignments; 2-attend all sessions; 3-pass a knowledge test; 4-pass an on-cycle test (1) When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1) What are the three basic motorcycle types? 1-street, 2-dual-purpose, 3-off-highway List the six primary controls. 1-handlebars, 2-throttle, 3-clutch lever, 4-gearshift lever, 5-front brake lever, 6-rear brake pedal How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine speed, twist it away from you (roll off) What does the clutch lever do? Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel How is the gearshift lever operated? Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear What is a shift pattern?