MSF Course Exam Questions And Well Elaborated Solutions
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MSF Course Exam Questions And Well
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What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - answer -I will likely ride a
street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - answer -Clutch, handle bars, front
brake lever, throttle, g...
MSF Course Exam Questions And Well
Elaborated Solutions
What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - answer -I will likely ride a
street motorcycle and use it for transportation.
What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - answer -Clutch, handle bars, front
brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.
How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - answer -To increase engine speed,
twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.
What does the clutch lever do? - answer -It connects power from the engine to the
rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect.
How is the gearshift lever operated? - answer -Lift up firmly and release for a
higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear.
What is a shift pattern? - answer -?
How are the two brake controls operated? - answer -Front brake is squeezed rear
brake is pressed down.
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - answer -On, reserve, prime, off.
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - answer -On, off, lock, and
sometimes park.
What is the choke control used for? - answer -It provides an enriched fuel mixture
to help start a cold engine.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - answer -It allows you to
shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip.
,What are some common indicators that display information? - answer -
Speedometer, odometer, tachometer.
What is important to know about a convex mirror? - answer -They provide a wider
view but make objects look farther away.
What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - answer -A side
stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle
upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance.
Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - answer -Just
google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - answer -FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition,
Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - answer -1. Turn
the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch
to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off.
What is the friction zone? - answer -A small area of travel in the clutch lever that
controls connection the engine to the rear wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - answer -Removes power from the rear
wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - answer -
Squeeze in the clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - answer -Fingers
around the throttle with a flat wrist.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - answer -Keep your back
straight, head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls.
, How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? -
answer -Lean the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to
go.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - answer -Slow, Look,
Press and Roll.
What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? - answer
-Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key
information. Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements.
In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - answer -U-turns
What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? - answer -First gear,
so it is easier to start rolling again and so you don't stall.
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - answer -
So the motorcycle is easy to hold up.
Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? - answer
-The weight shift pushes the front tire giving it more grip.
How does the motorcycles weight sh - answer -It shifts forward.
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - answer -Serious because there is
risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.
Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - answer -Be healthy, have
fitness, strength, and coordination.
What do RiderCoaches do? - answer -They are here to guide me.
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