MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because:
Answer: Some people have difficulty managing risk.
◉ A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed,
you are assured of never crashing on the street. True or False?
Answer: False
◉ A good next step after course completion is to: Answer: Practice
the basics on your personal motorcycle.
◉ The one physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. True
or False? Answer: False
◉ The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:
Answer: Information processing and decision-making
◉ You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel
unsafe. True or False? Answer: True
,◉ A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a
risk to themselves or others. True or False? Answer: True
◉ Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type
motorcycles? Answer: Straight-up seating position
◉ Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high
power-to-weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? Answer: Sport
◉ Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average
power-to-weight ratio. True or False? Answer: True
◉ Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders
focused on long-distance riding? Answer: Touring
◉ Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who
enjoy both highway and non-highway riding. True or False? Answer:
False
◉ Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little
value. True or False? Answer: False
◉ All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements
for motorcycles. True or False? Answer: False
, ◉ The throttle is operated: Answer: By twisting the right handgrip.
◉ The clutch lever is operated by: Answer: Squeezing a lever with
the left hand.
◉ The front brake lever is operated by the RIGHT foot. True or
False? Answer: False
◉ The shift lever is operated by the LEFT foot lever. True or False?
Answer: True
◉ The control operated by the RIGHT hand is the: Answer: Front
Brake lever.
◉ The control operated by the RIGHT foot is the shift lever. True or
False? Answer: False
◉ The choke is used to: Answer: Enrich the fuel mixture to start a
cold engine.
◉ The engine cut off switch: Answer: Allows a rider to stop the
engine while still holding the handgrip.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because:
Answer: Some people have difficulty managing risk.
◉ A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed,
you are assured of never crashing on the street. True or False?
Answer: False
◉ A good next step after course completion is to: Answer: Practice
the basics on your personal motorcycle.
◉ The one physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. True
or False? Answer: False
◉ The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:
Answer: Information processing and decision-making
◉ You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel
unsafe. True or False? Answer: True
,◉ A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a
risk to themselves or others. True or False? Answer: True
◉ Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type
motorcycles? Answer: Straight-up seating position
◉ Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high
power-to-weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? Answer: Sport
◉ Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average
power-to-weight ratio. True or False? Answer: True
◉ Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders
focused on long-distance riding? Answer: Touring
◉ Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who
enjoy both highway and non-highway riding. True or False? Answer:
False
◉ Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little
value. True or False? Answer: False
◉ All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements
for motorcycles. True or False? Answer: False
, ◉ The throttle is operated: Answer: By twisting the right handgrip.
◉ The clutch lever is operated by: Answer: Squeezing a lever with
the left hand.
◉ The front brake lever is operated by the RIGHT foot. True or
False? Answer: False
◉ The shift lever is operated by the LEFT foot lever. True or False?
Answer: True
◉ The control operated by the RIGHT hand is the: Answer: Front
Brake lever.
◉ The control operated by the RIGHT foot is the shift lever. True or
False? Answer: False
◉ The choke is used to: Answer: Enrich the fuel mixture to start a
cold engine.
◉ The engine cut off switch: Answer: Allows a rider to stop the
engine while still holding the handgrip.
