MSF Basic Rider Course Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Learning to ride is risky because - ANSWER ✔✔-a mistake could lead to a fall and injury.
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
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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.
Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. True or False? - ANSWER ✔✔-
False
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