MSF Written Test Questions & Answers
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. correct answers
Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? correct answers Risk acceptance, Mental
readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your
motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions.
What does it mean to act responsibly? correct answers Demonstrate acceptance of and
commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your chances of a crash, injury or
death.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling correct answers
Protection, comfort/cover, control.
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? correct answers By protecting you from
all elements.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? correct answers Retro-reflective
material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider.
Reflective, bright to make yourself more visible/visibility.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? correct answers Do not
provide adequate eye protection.
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? correct answers 1.
Brightly colored/retro-reflective material.
2. Protection.
3. All kinds of riding conditions.
, Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? correct
answers Owners Manual
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? correct answers 1. Throttle (right
handgrip)
2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip)
3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest)
4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip)
5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest)
6. Handlebars
What is the purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? correct answers Allows
you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? correct answers Most models
(motorcycles) do not cancel turn signals.
How do you start the bike? correct answers 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch
on
2. Shift transmission to neutral
3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on"
4. Squeeze clutch before operating
5. Press the starter button
How do you use the friction Zone? correct answers Gradually, slowly
What are the elements of good riding posture? correct answers Straight back, head/eyes up, look
forward, feet on footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls.
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. correct answers
Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? correct answers Risk acceptance, Mental
readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your
motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions.
What does it mean to act responsibly? correct answers Demonstrate acceptance of and
commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your chances of a crash, injury or
death.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling correct answers
Protection, comfort/cover, control.
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? correct answers By protecting you from
all elements.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? correct answers Retro-reflective
material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider.
Reflective, bright to make yourself more visible/visibility.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? correct answers Do not
provide adequate eye protection.
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? correct answers 1.
Brightly colored/retro-reflective material.
2. Protection.
3. All kinds of riding conditions.
, Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? correct
answers Owners Manual
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? correct answers 1. Throttle (right
handgrip)
2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip)
3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest)
4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip)
5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest)
6. Handlebars
What is the purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? correct answers Allows
you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? correct answers Most models
(motorcycles) do not cancel turn signals.
How do you start the bike? correct answers 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch
on
2. Shift transmission to neutral
3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on"
4. Squeeze clutch before operating
5. Press the starter button
How do you use the friction Zone? correct answers Gradually, slowly
What are the elements of good riding posture? correct answers Straight back, head/eyes up, look
forward, feet on footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls.
