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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course (MSF)-Study Guide
Questions with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
T-CLOCS - ANSWER Inspection List: tires and wheels, controls,
lights and mirrors, oil and other fluids, chassis, stands
FINE-C - ANSWER pre-ride inspection routine: fuel, ignition,
neutral, engine cut off, choke or clutch
The benefits of proper riding gear include: - ANSWER
protection, comfort, visibility
Which is true about a motorcycle helmet? - ANSWER It helps
prevent injury from the number one cause of motorcycle crash
deaths
When you squeeze the clutch lever: - ANSWER Engine power is
removed from the rear wheel.
When stopping, squaring the bars keeps the motorcycle upright
and easier to hold up. True or False? - ANSWER True
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Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious
because there is risk involved; fun because riding a
motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? -
ANSWER
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER Guide students, answer
questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course
completion? - ANSWER
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the
course? - ANSWER
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER 1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls - ANSWER 1-handlebars,
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2-throttle,
3-clutch lever,
4-gearshift lever,
5-front brake lever,
6-rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Remove power from
the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER One neutral 2345
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How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER On,
Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER
On, Off, and Lock
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER Provide an
enriched fuel mixture to help start the engine; raises idle to
permit the engine to warm quickly (5)
Why does a motorcycle haven an engine cut-off switch? -
ANSWER It allows you to shut off the engine without removing
your hand from the handgrip.
What are some common indicators that display information? -
ANSWER May include neutral, high beam, turn signal, oil
pressure, side stand down and more.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course (MSF)-Study Guide
Questions with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
T-CLOCS - ANSWER Inspection List: tires and wheels, controls,
lights and mirrors, oil and other fluids, chassis, stands
FINE-C - ANSWER pre-ride inspection routine: fuel, ignition,
neutral, engine cut off, choke or clutch
The benefits of proper riding gear include: - ANSWER
protection, comfort, visibility
Which is true about a motorcycle helmet? - ANSWER It helps
prevent injury from the number one cause of motorcycle crash
deaths
When you squeeze the clutch lever: - ANSWER Engine power is
removed from the rear wheel.
When stopping, squaring the bars keeps the motorcycle upright
and easier to hold up. True or False? - ANSWER True
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Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious
because there is risk involved; fun because riding a
motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? -
ANSWER
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER Guide students, answer
questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course
completion? - ANSWER
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the
course? - ANSWER
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER 1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls - ANSWER 1-handlebars,
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2-throttle,
3-clutch lever,
4-gearshift lever,
5-front brake lever,
6-rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Remove power from
the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER One neutral 2345
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How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER On,
Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER
On, Off, and Lock
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER Provide an
enriched fuel mixture to help start the engine; raises idle to
permit the engine to warm quickly (5)
Why does a motorcycle haven an engine cut-off switch? -
ANSWER It allows you to shut off the engine without removing
your hand from the handgrip.
What are some common indicators that display information? -
ANSWER May include neutral, high beam, turn signal, oil
pressure, side stand down and more.
