MSF Course Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2024
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious because there is
risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWER Be healthy, have
fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER They are here to guide me.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWER 1.
Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge
test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - ANSWER If you
have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-
Highway
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - ANSWER I will likely ride a street
motorcycle and use it for transportation.
What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - ANSWER Clutch, handle bars, front
brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - ANSWER To increase engine speed,
twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
What does the clutch lever do? - ANSWER It connects power from the engine to the
rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWER Lift up firmly and release for a
higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - ANSWER ?
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER Front brake is squeezed rear
brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWER On, reserve, prime, off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER On, off, lock, and
sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER It provides an enriched fuel mixture
to help start a cold engine.
, Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER It allows you to
shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip.
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWER
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ANSWER They provide a wider
view but make objects look farther away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - ANSWER A side
stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle
upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - ANSWER Just
google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - ANSWER FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition,
Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ANSWER 1. Turn
the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off.
3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - ANSWER A small area of travel in the clutch lever that
controls connection the engine to the rear wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - ANSWER Removes power from the rear
wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - ANSWER Squeeze
in the clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - ANSWER Fingers
around the throttle with a flat wrist.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - ANSWER Keep your back
straight, head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls.
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? -
ANSWER Lean the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to
go.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - ANSWER Slow, Look,
Press and Roll.
What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? -
ANSWER Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key
information. Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements.
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious because there is
risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWER Be healthy, have
fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER They are here to guide me.
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWER 1.
Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge
test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test.
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - ANSWER If you
have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others.
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-
Highway
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - ANSWER I will likely ride a street
motorcycle and use it for transportation.
What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - ANSWER Clutch, handle bars, front
brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - ANSWER To increase engine speed,
twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
What does the clutch lever do? - ANSWER It connects power from the engine to the
rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWER Lift up firmly and release for a
higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - ANSWER ?
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER Front brake is squeezed rear
brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWER On, reserve, prime, off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER On, off, lock, and
sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER It provides an enriched fuel mixture
to help start a cold engine.
, Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER It allows you to
shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip.
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWER
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - ANSWER They provide a wider
view but make objects look farther away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - ANSWER A side
stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle
upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - ANSWER Just
google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - ANSWER FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition,
Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - ANSWER 1. Turn
the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off.
3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - ANSWER A small area of travel in the clutch lever that
controls connection the engine to the rear wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - ANSWER Removes power from the rear
wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - ANSWER Squeeze
in the clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - ANSWER Fingers
around the throttle with a flat wrist.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - ANSWER Keep your back
straight, head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls.
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? -
ANSWER Lean the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to
go.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - ANSWER Slow, Look,
Press and Roll.
What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? -
ANSWER Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key
information. Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements.
