MSF Basic Rider Course EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - ANSWER ✔
Some people have difficulty managing risk
2. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are
assured of never crashing on the street - ANSWER ✔ False
3. A good next step after course completion is to: - ANSWER ✔ Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle
4. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe -
ANSWER ✔ True
5. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are - ANSWER ✔
Information processing and decision -making
6. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance - ANSWER ✔
False
,7. A rider-coach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others - ANSWER ✔ True
8. Which of the following descriptions apply to standard-type motorcycles? -
ANSWER ✔ Straight-up seating position
9. Which of the following describes cruiser-type motorcycles? - ANSWER ✔
"Classic" Styling
10.Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - ANSWER ✔ Sport
11.Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding - ANSWER ✔ False
12.How should you respond to a tailgating driver? (Q. 90 - BOLD) - ANSWER
✔ increase your following distance from vehicles ahead to give yourself
time and space to execute a smooth, gradual stop; flash your brake light;
gradually reduce speed to create more space in front; maintain a lane
position that discourages sharing the lane; change lanes; or turn at the next
opportunity to allow the person tailgating you to pass by
13.What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve? (Q. 91 -
BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ Search for information about the curve: What is its
radius and slope? What is the surface composition and condition? What
other traffic is involved? Is the entire curve visible? What happens beyond
the curve?
,14.How can an outside-inside-outside path of travel help you in curves? (Q. 92
- BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ it can help you look for the best path of travel
15.Name a couple of tips for parking your motorcycle. (Q. 93) - ANSWER ✔
position the motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb; if using
the side stand, turn the handlebars to the left for added stability; park the
motorcycle in first gear for extra stability particularly if on an incline
16.Why rise off the seat when crossing an obstacle? (Q. 94 - BOLD) -
ANSWER ✔ to use the legs as shock absorbers
17.Why make a head check before changing lanes? (Q. 96 - bold) - ANSWER
✔ to see what may be in the blind spot area
18.Is there a unique procedure when passing another vehicle on your
motorcycle? (Q. 97) - ANSWER ✔ Passing is just like a car; there is no
unique procedure.
19.What makes starting out on a hill (upgrade) more difficult? (Q. 98 - BOLD)
- ANSWER ✔ motorcycle could roll backward while you move the clutch to
the friction zone
20.What is "overriding the headlight" and what is the solution? (Q. 99 - BOLD)
- ANSWER ✔ when total stopping distance exceeds sight distance
21.Name and explain the 3 variations to standard braking systems. (Q. 100 -
BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ Integrated brakes: Application of the rear brake will
cause some application of the front brake; Linked brakes: Application of
either the front brake or rear brake will cause some pressure to be applied to
, the other brake; and Anti-Lock brakes: These are designed to prevent or
minimize skidding in a maximum-braking straight-line stop.
22.What is the best way to achieve maximum braking? (Q. 101 - BOLD) -
ANSWER ✔ to apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
23.What complicates braking in a curve? (Q. 102 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ the
amount of traction available is reduced
24.What is a key to stopping quickly in a curve? (Q. 103 - BOLD) - ANSWER
✔ to get the motorcycle straight up as soon as possible so that the maximum
amount of traction is available for braking
25.What should you do if the front tire skids because of improper braking (front
brake grab)? (Q. 104 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ immediately release the front
brake to allow the wheel to resume rolling, and then reapply the brake
properly
26.What is the danger of a rear-tire skid? (Q. 105 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ the
ability to turn is lost
27.What is a "high-side"? (Q. 106) - ANSWER ✔ a fall where the rider is
thrown from the motorcycle stemming from loss of control during a rear-tire
skid
28.In a swerve, how should you lean? (Q. 107 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ keep
your upper torso upright while the motorcycle leans
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - ANSWER ✔
Some people have difficulty managing risk
2. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are
assured of never crashing on the street - ANSWER ✔ False
3. A good next step after course completion is to: - ANSWER ✔ Practice the
basics on your personal motorcycle
4. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe -
ANSWER ✔ True
5. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are - ANSWER ✔
Information processing and decision -making
6. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance - ANSWER ✔
False
,7. A rider-coach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others - ANSWER ✔ True
8. Which of the following descriptions apply to standard-type motorcycles? -
ANSWER ✔ Straight-up seating position
9. Which of the following describes cruiser-type motorcycles? - ANSWER ✔
"Classic" Styling
10.Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - ANSWER ✔ Sport
11.Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding - ANSWER ✔ False
12.How should you respond to a tailgating driver? (Q. 90 - BOLD) - ANSWER
✔ increase your following distance from vehicles ahead to give yourself
time and space to execute a smooth, gradual stop; flash your brake light;
gradually reduce speed to create more space in front; maintain a lane
position that discourages sharing the lane; change lanes; or turn at the next
opportunity to allow the person tailgating you to pass by
13.What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve? (Q. 91 -
BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ Search for information about the curve: What is its
radius and slope? What is the surface composition and condition? What
other traffic is involved? Is the entire curve visible? What happens beyond
the curve?
,14.How can an outside-inside-outside path of travel help you in curves? (Q. 92
- BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ it can help you look for the best path of travel
15.Name a couple of tips for parking your motorcycle. (Q. 93) - ANSWER ✔
position the motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb; if using
the side stand, turn the handlebars to the left for added stability; park the
motorcycle in first gear for extra stability particularly if on an incline
16.Why rise off the seat when crossing an obstacle? (Q. 94 - BOLD) -
ANSWER ✔ to use the legs as shock absorbers
17.Why make a head check before changing lanes? (Q. 96 - bold) - ANSWER
✔ to see what may be in the blind spot area
18.Is there a unique procedure when passing another vehicle on your
motorcycle? (Q. 97) - ANSWER ✔ Passing is just like a car; there is no
unique procedure.
19.What makes starting out on a hill (upgrade) more difficult? (Q. 98 - BOLD)
- ANSWER ✔ motorcycle could roll backward while you move the clutch to
the friction zone
20.What is "overriding the headlight" and what is the solution? (Q. 99 - BOLD)
- ANSWER ✔ when total stopping distance exceeds sight distance
21.Name and explain the 3 variations to standard braking systems. (Q. 100 -
BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ Integrated brakes: Application of the rear brake will
cause some application of the front brake; Linked brakes: Application of
either the front brake or rear brake will cause some pressure to be applied to
, the other brake; and Anti-Lock brakes: These are designed to prevent or
minimize skidding in a maximum-braking straight-line stop.
22.What is the best way to achieve maximum braking? (Q. 101 - BOLD) -
ANSWER ✔ to apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
23.What complicates braking in a curve? (Q. 102 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ the
amount of traction available is reduced
24.What is a key to stopping quickly in a curve? (Q. 103 - BOLD) - ANSWER
✔ to get the motorcycle straight up as soon as possible so that the maximum
amount of traction is available for braking
25.What should you do if the front tire skids because of improper braking (front
brake grab)? (Q. 104 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ immediately release the front
brake to allow the wheel to resume rolling, and then reapply the brake
properly
26.What is the danger of a rear-tire skid? (Q. 105 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ the
ability to turn is lost
27.What is a "high-side"? (Q. 106) - ANSWER ✔ a fall where the rider is
thrown from the motorcycle stemming from loss of control during a rear-tire
skid
28.In a swerve, how should you lean? (Q. 107 - BOLD) - ANSWER ✔ keep
your upper torso upright while the motorcycle leans
