MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY QUESTION ANSWERS
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? correct 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? correct answers Fitness, strength,
coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? correct answers Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
(iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? correct 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? correct 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? correct answers 1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. correct 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? correct 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? correct answers Connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? correct 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? correct answers How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? correct 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? correct answers On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? correct answers On, Off, and Lock, and
possibly Park
What is the choke control used for? correct 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? correct answers You can shut off the
engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? correct answers Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
, What is important to know about a convex mirror? correct 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? correct answers Center stand keeps
the motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine correct 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? correct 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)
What is the friction zone? correct answers A small area in the travel of the clutch lever that
controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? correct answers Fully squeezing in the clutch lever
removes power from the rear wheel
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? correct 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? correct answers Fitness, strength,
coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? correct answers Guide students, answer questions, observe progress
(iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? correct 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? correct 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? correct answers 1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. correct 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? correct 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? correct answers Connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? correct 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? correct answers How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? correct 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? correct answers On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? correct answers On, Off, and Lock, and
possibly Park
What is the choke control used for? correct 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? correct answers You can shut off the
engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? correct answers Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
, What is important to know about a convex mirror? correct 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? correct answers Center stand keeps
the motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine correct 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? correct 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)
What is the friction zone? correct answers A small area in the travel of the clutch lever that
controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? correct answers Fully squeezing in the clutch lever
removes power from the rear wheel
