MSF (MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION)
RIDER'S COURSE 2024-2025 QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
Risk Offset: - CORRECT ANSWER The difference between skill and risk; good
risk offset is when skill exceeds risk.
1. Learning to ride is risky because - CORRECT ANSWER a mistake could
lead to a fall and injury
2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because - CORRECT
ANSWER some people can't manage risk
3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are
assured of never crashing on the street. - CORRECT ANSWER false
4. A good next step after course completion is to: - CORRECT ANSWER
Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle
5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - CORRECT
ANSWER information processing and decision-making
7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. -
CORRECT ANSWER true
8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to
themselves or others. - CORRECT ANSWER true
1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? -
CORRECT ANSWER naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions
,MSF (MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION)
RIDER'S COURSE 2024-2025 QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles? - CORRECT
ANSWER "Classic" styling
3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-
weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - CORRECT ANSWER Sport
4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-
weight ratio. - CORRECT ANSWER true
5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on
long-distance riding? - CORRECT ANSWER Touring
6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both
highway and non-highway riding. - CORRECT ANSWER false
7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for
motorcycles. - CORRECT ANSWER false
1. The throttle is operated: - CORRECT ANSWER By twisting the right
handgrip
2. The clutch lever is operated by: - CORRECT ANSWER Squeezing a lever
with the left hand
, MSF (MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION)
RIDER'S COURSE 2024-2025 QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot. - CORRECT ANSWER
false
4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot. - CORRECT ANSWER true
5. The control operated by the right hand is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Front
brake lever
6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever. - CORRECT ANSWER
false
7. The choke is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Enrich the fuel mixture to start
a cold engine
8. The engine cutoff switch: - CORRECT ANSWER Allows a rider to stop the
engine while still holding the handgrip
9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for - CORRECT ANSWER
Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.
1. FINE-C is a guide for: - CORRECT ANSWER An engine pre-start routine
2. The C in FINE-C stands for Chain/Chassis. - CORRECT ANSWER False
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