MOTORCYCLE EXAM SCRIPT GUAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. Answer: It
stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off Switch, and
Choke/Clutch.
Fuel: If equipped, turn the fuel supply valve On.
Ignition: Turn ignition switch to the On position. Some indicator
lights should come on.
Neutral: Be in neutral. The green light in the instrument cluster
indicates neutral. When in neutral, the motorcycle will roll forward
and backward with the clutch lever, front brake lever, and rear brake
pedal released.
Engine Cut-off Switch: Put the switch in the Run/On position.
Choke/Clutch: Set the choke as needed (On for a cold engine).
,◉ What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
Answer: "Thumb, key, valve."
To stop the engine, first move the engine cut-off switch to Off with
your right thumb.
Then turn the ignition switch to Off.
Turn the fuel supply valve to Off if it has that position.
◉ What is the friction zone? Answer: The friction zone is a small
area in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the connection
between the engine and the rear wheel.
◉ What does squeezing the clutch lever do? Answer: Fully squeezing
in the clutch lever removes power from the rear wheel.
◉ What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
Answer: If you lose control of the motorcycle while riding in this
course, you should squeeze in the clutch lever fully and use the
brakes as needed.
◉ What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture?
Answer: Keep your fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat.
, ◉ What are the other elements of proper riding posture? Answer:
Keep your back straight and head and eyes up. Keep both feet on the
footrests and near the controls. Keep your knees and elbows in.
Arms should be relaxed and bent.
◉ How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than
walking speed? Answer: At higher speeds, you initiate a change of
direction by first pressing (forward or down) the handgrip on the
same side of the intended turn. This is called countersteering
because the handlebars are initially moved opposite the direction of
the turn.
◉ What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? Answer:
Slow: Reduce speed if needed before entering a turn by rolling off
the throttle and using the brakes as needed. Sometimes
downshifting to a lower gear is necessary, and this should be done
before the turn begins. You want to set up for the turn by having a
safe entry speed. A safe entry speed is the speed at the beginning of
the turn that allows you to maintain or increase speed while in the
turn.
Look: As you approach a curve, evaluate its features ahead of time:
sharpness or radius, length, surface conditions, etc. As you near the
entry point, continue to search by keeping your head up and eyes
moving throughout the turn. Turning your head in the direction of
the turn helps you keep a good visual picture. Continuously scan far
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. Answer: It
stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off Switch, and
Choke/Clutch.
Fuel: If equipped, turn the fuel supply valve On.
Ignition: Turn ignition switch to the On position. Some indicator
lights should come on.
Neutral: Be in neutral. The green light in the instrument cluster
indicates neutral. When in neutral, the motorcycle will roll forward
and backward with the clutch lever, front brake lever, and rear brake
pedal released.
Engine Cut-off Switch: Put the switch in the Run/On position.
Choke/Clutch: Set the choke as needed (On for a cold engine).
,◉ What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
Answer: "Thumb, key, valve."
To stop the engine, first move the engine cut-off switch to Off with
your right thumb.
Then turn the ignition switch to Off.
Turn the fuel supply valve to Off if it has that position.
◉ What is the friction zone? Answer: The friction zone is a small
area in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the connection
between the engine and the rear wheel.
◉ What does squeezing the clutch lever do? Answer: Fully squeezing
in the clutch lever removes power from the rear wheel.
◉ What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
Answer: If you lose control of the motorcycle while riding in this
course, you should squeeze in the clutch lever fully and use the
brakes as needed.
◉ What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture?
Answer: Keep your fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat.
, ◉ What are the other elements of proper riding posture? Answer:
Keep your back straight and head and eyes up. Keep both feet on the
footrests and near the controls. Keep your knees and elbows in.
Arms should be relaxed and bent.
◉ How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than
walking speed? Answer: At higher speeds, you initiate a change of
direction by first pressing (forward or down) the handgrip on the
same side of the intended turn. This is called countersteering
because the handlebars are initially moved opposite the direction of
the turn.
◉ What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? Answer:
Slow: Reduce speed if needed before entering a turn by rolling off
the throttle and using the brakes as needed. Sometimes
downshifting to a lower gear is necessary, and this should be done
before the turn begins. You want to set up for the turn by having a
safe entry speed. A safe entry speed is the speed at the beginning of
the turn that allows you to maintain or increase speed while in the
turn.
Look: As you approach a curve, evaluate its features ahead of time:
sharpness or radius, length, surface conditions, etc. As you near the
entry point, continue to search by keeping your head up and eyes
moving throughout the turn. Turning your head in the direction of
the turn helps you keep a good visual picture. Continuously scan far
