MSF BRC Study Questions || Answered Perfectly 100%.
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, and
3-off-highway (2)
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why. correct answers Personal responses
will vary (2-3)
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 (4)
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) (4)
What does the clutch lever do? correct answers Connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel (4)
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 (4)
What is a shift pattern? correct answers How many gears are available below and above neutral
(4)
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 (4)
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? correct answers On, Reserve, and Prime or Off (5)
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? correct answers On, Off, and Lock, and
possibly Park (5)
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 (5)
, 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 (5)
What are some common indicators that display information? correct answers Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights (5)
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 (6)
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? correct answers Center stand keeps
the motorcycle more upright (6)
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers. correct answers
1-speedometer/odometer; 2-tachometer; 3-engine cut-off switch; 4-engine start button; 5-mirror;
6-front
brake lever; 7-throttle; 8-rear brake pedal; 9-footrest; 10-shift lever; 11-horn button; 12-turn
signal switch;
13-clutch lever; 14-high/low beam headlight switch
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) (8)
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, and
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, and
3-off-highway (2)
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and tell why. correct answers Personal responses
will vary (2-3)
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 (4)
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) (4)
What does the clutch lever do? correct answers Connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel (4)
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 (4)
What is a shift pattern? correct answers How many gears are available below and above neutral
(4)
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 (4)
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? correct answers On, Reserve, and Prime or Off (5)
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? correct answers On, Off, and Lock, and
possibly Park (5)
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 (5)
, 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 (5)
What are some common indicators that display information? correct answers Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, indicator lights (5)
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 (6)
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? correct answers Center stand keeps
the motorcycle more upright (6)
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers. correct answers
1-speedometer/odometer; 2-tachometer; 3-engine cut-off switch; 4-engine start button; 5-mirror;
6-front
brake lever; 7-throttle; 8-rear brake pedal; 9-footrest; 10-shift lever; 11-horn button; 12-turn
signal switch;
13-clutch lever; 14-high/low beam headlight switch
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) (8)
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, and
