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MSF PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhy is motorcycling considered serious fun? - answers-serious because there is a risk
involved. Fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - answers-clutch and throttle
control, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting. Also quicker stops, turns and
swerves
What do rider coaches do? - answers-they guide you, if yoanswer questions, and
encourage you
What are the 4 requirements for successful course completion? - answers-1. Complete
all course assignments
2. Attend all sessions to their entirety
3. Pass a knowledge test
4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test that consists of exercises from the course
When does a rider coach not permit further riding in the course? - answers-if you have a
lot of difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others
What are the 3 basic motorcycle types? - answers-street, dual purpose, off highway
Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and explain - answers-cruiser because i
want something simple to learn on without too much power so i can accurately learn
how to ride a motorcycle even after my course.
List the 6 primary controls - answers-1. Handlebars
2. Throttle
3. Clutch lever
4. Gearshift lever
5. Front break lever
6. Rear brake pedal
What is the choke control used for? - answers-provides an enriched fuel mixture to help
start a cold engine
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - answers-it allows you to shut
off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? - answers-speedometer
Odometer
Tachometer
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - answers-they may reduce the size
of blind spot areas, but they do not eliminate them
, What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? - answers-side stand:
supports the motorcycle when parked
Center stand: keeps the motorcycle upright and more stable, with the rear tire slightly off
the ground
Complete control quiz - answers-completed
List the 5 steps of the engine pre-start routine - answers-fuel
Ignition
Neutral
Engine cut-off switch
Choke/clutch
What are the 3 steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - answers-engine cut-off
switch
Ignition
Fuel
What is the friction zone? - 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? - answers-removes power from the rear
wheel
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - answers-squeeze in
the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - answers-flat
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - answers-twist it toward you to increase
speed. Twist it away from you to decrease speed
What does the clutch lever do? - answers-connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - answers-with the left foot. Raise the lever to go
into a higher gear and press down on the lever to go into a lower gear
What is a shift pattern? - answers-1
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