MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's Course

7. Just before the motorcycle stops, square the handlebars so the motorcycle:

Can be more easily held up

1. A linked or combined brake system:

Causes both brakes to be applied if either brake control is used Submit

9. The three primary benefits of using good riding gear are protection, as well as:

Conspicuity, and comfor

1. The throttle is operated:

By twisting the right handgrip

5. Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance riding?

Touring

7. Compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more:

Traction

2. Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last.

True

6. When stopping, the clutch lever is kept fully squeezed after making the stop.

True

8. Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave.

True

2. Which of the following describes Cruiser-type motorcycles?

"Classic" styling

4. If an average adult male has 4 drinks of beverage alcohol in one hour, the alcohol from how many drinks is left in the body after 2 hours?

2 drinks

5. The minimum recommended following distance in ideal riding conditions is:

2 seconds

7. The total stopping distance consists of:

3 parts: perception, reaction, braking

3. What is the No-Zone?

A large truck's blind spot

7. If a dog runs towards you while riding, you should:

Adjust speed to upset the dog's timing

8. A rider dresses in layers to:

Adjust to changing temperatures

5. Carrying a passenger:

Affects motorcycle handling

8. "Riding at the limit" can best be described as:

Aggressive or reckless riding to the point of nearly crashing

ATGATT

All The Gear, All The Time.

8. The engine cutoff switch:

Allows a rider to stop the engine while still holding the handgrip

1. FINE-C is a guide for:

An engine pre-start routine

3. What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?

An interaction of factors

2. The best way to achieve the shortest braking distance is to:

Apply maximum braking pressure to both brakes without locking either wheel

3. When riding over crack sealant or tar strips:

Avoid too much lean

4. If the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure:

Immediately release, then reapply as necessary

7. A good response to a tailgating driver is to:

Increase your safety margin ahead

1. Motorcycle crashes happen mostly around:

Intersections and curves

6. When carrying extra weight, the space formed between the top of your head and the two axles of the motorcycle is referred to as the:

Load Triangle

1. The key preparations for riding include:

Motorcycle, riding gear, and mental attitude

2. Riding a motorcycle involves greater risk than driving a car or truck because motorcycles are inherently less stable and because:

Motorcyclists are less visible and more vulnerable

4. A good next step after course completion is to:

Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle

6. A good rider is best described as one who:

Reduces crash causation factors by applying a strategy

3. To stay safe when riding in traffic, you should:

Ride as if you are invisible to others Submit

1. Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than the others?

Riding through intersections

8. Which of the following best represents risk offset?

Riding within skill level

6. Body position when crossing an obstacle is:

Rising off the seat

4. To reduce risk in traffic, you need to first:

Search ahead, behind, and to the sides

4. When approaching a curve, it is best to:

Search for possible collision traps and escape paths

8. SEE stands for:

Search-Evaluate-Execute

5. A formula for making basic turns is to:

Slow, Look, Press, Roll

5. When new, a good helmet should fit:

Snugly

3. What makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult?

Some traction is needed for cornering Submit

3. Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride?

Sport

9. To shift to a higher gear:

Squeeze the clutch lever and roll off the throttle, lift the gear shift lever, release the clutch lever and roll on the throttle

2. The clutch lever is operated by:

Squeezing a lever with the left hand

5. Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to:

Start out on a hill

6. Which of the following is the best strategy to use if you feel fatigued or drowsy while riding?

Stop and rest until you feel safe to ride

5. By making safety their goal, good motorcyclists know how to:

manage risk

1. A rain-slick surface:

most slippery at beginning of a rain

1. Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles?

naked bikes or roadsters. upright riding positions

3. Which of the following is considered one drink?

12oz of beer

7. The choke is used to:

Enrich the fuel mixture to start a cold engine

2. The C in FINE-C stands for Chain/Chassis.

False

5. In a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle.

False

8. In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an obstacle.

False

5. The control operated by the right hand is the:

Front brake lever

FINE-C refers to an engine pre-start routine. It stands for

Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch.

5. A recommended way to intervene when someone has had too much to drink is to:

Get help from others

1. Maintaining a space cushion means to:

Have the time to respond smoothly for problems

7. The most important feature of motorcycle footwear is that it:

Helps protect ankles and feet in a tip-over

Risk Offset:

The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk.

6. The 4-second urgent time and distance generally corresponds to:

The distance needed for a quick response to a problem

4. Do not release the clutch lever immediately after starting the engine because:

The motorcycle may be in gear

3. The best source of information about motorcycle care is:

The motorcycle owner's manual

8. The brakes are not used like an on/off switch because:

The wheels could lock up Submit

T-CLOCS stands fof

Tires and Wheels, Controls, Lights and Electrics, Oil and other Fluids, Chassis, and Stands.

360° Awareness:

To perceive factors in front, back, left and right.

9. Overriding your headlight at night occurs when:

Total stopping distance exceeds sight distance

6. Upper body position during a swerve on a straight road is best described as:

Upright

8. When riding at night:

Use the high beam when not following or meeting other vehicles

Hydroplaning occurs when:

Water builds up under the tires

3. Besides seeing the neutral light on, a way to check for neutral is:

With the engine off, roll the motorcycle with the clutch lever released

2. You know a motorcycle's seat height is appropriate if:

Your feet can reach the ground and support the motorcycle

4. Dress for the ride as well as the crash means:

Your gear should provide comfort, protection and conspicuity

1. Learning to ride is risky because

a mistake could lead to a fall and injury

10. Execute means to use smooth and well-timed actions, and includes the three action steps of: adjust speed, adjust position, and:

communicate intentions

10. When in a group, you want to ride side-by-side whenever possible to keep the formation tight.

false

3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never crashing on the street.

false

3. The front brake lever is operated by the right foot.

false

5. The only physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance.

false

6. The control operated by the right foot is the shift lever.

false

6. Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-highway riding.

false

7. Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value.

false

8. All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles.

false

9. Motorcycle mirrors are convex and show traffic closer than it actually is.

false

6. The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are:

information processing and decision-making

2. How does a motorcyclist divide a lane to determine positioning:

into three portions

4. A crowned road:

is higher in the middle than on the sides

2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because

some people can't manage risk

The ability to use the brakes fully without producing a skid is called

threshold braking

10. Good riding posture includes keeping the right wrist flat.

true

4. Rarely is there a single cause of a crash.

true

4. Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power-to-weight ratio.

true

4. The shift lever is operated by the left foot.

true

6. A white or brightly colored helmet provides more visibility in traffic than a darker colored helmet.

true

7. Negative emotions can have harmful effects on riding judgment.

true

7. Safe riding is more a skill of the eyes and mind than of the hands and feet.

true

7. You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe.

true

8. A RiderCoach may counsel out riders who become too much of a risk to themselves or others.

true

9. The Evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and potential hazards.

true