MSF Written Test - Questions & Complete Answers
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. Correct Ans - Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? Correct Ans - Risk
acceptance, Mental readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions.
What does it mean to act responsibly? Correct Ans - Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce
your chances of a crash, injury or death.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling Correct Ans - Protection, comfort/cover, control.
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? Correct Ans - By protecting you from all elements.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? Correct Ans - Retro-reflective material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider. Reflective, bright to make yourself more visible/visibility.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? Correct Ans - Do not provide adequate eye protection.
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? Correct Ans - 1. Brightly colored/retro-reflective material.
2. Protection.
3. All kinds of riding conditions.
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? Correct Ans - Owners Manual
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? Correct Ans - 1. Throttle (right handgrip) 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip)
3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest)
4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip)
5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest)
6. Handlebars
What is the purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? Correct Ans - Allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? Correct Ans - Most models (motorcycles) do not cancel turn signals.
How do you start the bike? Correct Ans - 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch on
2. Shift transmission to neutral
3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on"
4. Squeeze clutch before operating
5. Press the starter button
How do you use the friction Zone? Correct Ans - Gradually, slowly
What are the elements of good riding posture? Correct Ans - Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls.
What are the four steps to turning? Correct Ans - 1. Speed (S)
2. Position (P)
3. Aim (A)
4. Turn (T)
Why is it important to look through turns? Correct Ans - You go where you look
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? Correct Ans - Shifting from lower to higher gears OR Changing gears helps keep the engine within its operating range at all speeds.
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. Correct Ans - Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? Correct Ans - Risk
acceptance, Mental readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions.
What does it mean to act responsibly? Correct Ans - Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce
your chances of a crash, injury or death.
What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling Correct Ans - Protection, comfort/cover, control.
How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? Correct Ans - By protecting you from all elements.
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? Correct Ans - Retro-reflective material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider. Reflective, bright to make yourself more visible/visibility.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? Correct Ans - Do not provide adequate eye protection.
What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? Correct Ans - 1. Brightly colored/retro-reflective material.
2. Protection.
3. All kinds of riding conditions.
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? Correct Ans - Owners Manual
What are the six primary controls and where is each located? Correct Ans - 1. Throttle (right handgrip) 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip)
3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest)
4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip)
5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest)
6. Handlebars
What is the purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? Correct Ans - Allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? Correct Ans - Most models (motorcycles) do not cancel turn signals.
How do you start the bike? Correct Ans - 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch on
2. Shift transmission to neutral
3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on"
4. Squeeze clutch before operating
5. Press the starter button
How do you use the friction Zone? Correct Ans - Gradually, slowly
What are the elements of good riding posture? Correct Ans - Straight back, head/eyes up, look forward, feet on footrests, knees against tank, relax arms, bend elbows, hands on controls.
What are the four steps to turning? Correct Ans - 1. Speed (S)
2. Position (P)
3. Aim (A)
4. Turn (T)
Why is it important to look through turns? Correct Ans - You go where you look
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? Correct Ans - Shifting from lower to higher gears OR Changing gears helps keep the engine within its operating range at all speeds.
