MSF Basic Rider Course Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - Correct answer-Serious because
there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun
(S1 / iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - Correct answer-
Fitness, strength, coordination
(S1 / iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - Correct answer-Guide students, answer questions,
observe progress
(S1 / iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - Correct
answer-1. Complete all course assignments
2. Attend all sessions
3. Pass a knowledge test
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,4. Pass an on-cycle test
(S)
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - Correct answer-
If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others
(S)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - Correct answer-1. Street
2. Dual-purpose
3 Off-highway
(S)
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why. - Correct answer-
Personal responses will vary
(S-3)
List the six primary controls. - Correct answer-1. handlebars
2. throttle
3. clutch lever
4. gearshift lever
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,5. front brake lever
6. rear brake pedal
(S)
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - Correct 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)
(S)
What does the clutch lever do? - Correct answer-Connects power from the engine
to the rear wheel
(S)
How is the gearshift lever operated? - Correct answer-- Lift up firmly and release
to go to a higher gear
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, - Press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
(S3 4)
What is a shift pattern? - Correct answer-How many gears are available below and
above neutral
(S)
How are the two brake controls operated? - Correct 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
(S)
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - Correct answer-- On
- Reserve
- Prime or Off
(S)
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Questions and Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - Correct answer-Serious because
there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun
(S1 / iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - Correct answer-
Fitness, strength, coordination
(S1 / iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - Correct answer-Guide students, answer questions,
observe progress
(S1 / iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - Correct
answer-1. Complete all course assignments
2. Attend all sessions
3. Pass a knowledge test
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,4. Pass an on-cycle test
(S)
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - Correct answer-
If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others
(S)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - Correct answer-1. Street
2. Dual-purpose
3 Off-highway
(S)
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why. - Correct answer-
Personal responses will vary
(S-3)
List the six primary controls. - Correct answer-1. handlebars
2. throttle
3. clutch lever
4. gearshift lever
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,5. front brake lever
6. rear brake pedal
(S)
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - Correct 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)
(S)
What does the clutch lever do? - Correct answer-Connects power from the engine
to the rear wheel
(S)
How is the gearshift lever operated? - Correct answer-- Lift up firmly and release
to go to a higher gear
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, - Press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
(S3 4)
What is a shift pattern? - Correct answer-How many gears are available below and
above neutral
(S)
How are the two brake controls operated? - Correct 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
(S)
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - Correct answer-- On
- Reserve
- Prime or Off
(S)
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