MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS23
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWERS-Serious because there is risk involved;
fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWERS-Fitness, strength,
coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWERS-Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-If a rider has a lot
of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWERS-1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWERS-Front brake lever is squeezed in to
operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWERS-On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWERS-On, Off, and Lock, and possibly
Park
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWERS-Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start
the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly
, Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWERS-You can shut off the engine
without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWERS-Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ANSWERS-They provide a wider view but
make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of blind spot areas
but do not eliminate them
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? - ANSWERS-Center stand keeps
the motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine - ANSWERS-1-fuel,
2-ignition,
3-neutral,
4-engine cut-off switch, and
5-choke/clutch
(FINE-C)
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ANSWERS-1-move engine
cut-off switch to Off,
2-turn ignition switch off,
3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that
position
(thumb, key, valve)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS23
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWERS-Serious because there is risk involved;
fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWERS-Fitness, strength,
coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWERS-Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-If a rider has a lot
of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWERS-1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWERS-Front brake lever is squeezed in to
operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWERS-On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWERS-On, Off, and Lock, and possibly
Park
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWERS-Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start
the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly
, Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWERS-You can shut off the engine
without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWERS-Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ANSWERS-They provide a wider view but
make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of blind spot areas
but do not eliminate them
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? - ANSWERS-Center stand keeps
the motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine - ANSWERS-1-fuel,
2-ignition,
3-neutral,
4-engine cut-off switch, and
5-choke/clutch
(FINE-C)
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ANSWERS-1-move engine
cut-off switch to Off,
2-turn ignition switch off,
3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that
position
(thumb, key, valve)
