BASIC RIDER COURSE STUDY GUIDE
EXAMINATION CONTAINI NG 103
TERMS WITH DEFINITIV E SOLUTIONS
Question :Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?
Correct answer:Serious because there is risk involved; fun
because riding a motorcycle is fun.
Question :Learning to ride and ride well requires what
physical traits?
Correct answer:Fitness, strength, coordination
Question :What do RiderCoaches do?
Correct answer:Guide students, answer questions, observe
progress
Question :What are the four requirements for successful
course completion?
Correct answer:1. Complete all course assignments
- Attend all sessions
- Pass a knowledge test
- Pass an on-cycle test
Question :When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding
in the course?
Correct answer:If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a
danger to themselves or others.
Question :What are the three basic motorcycle types?
Correct answer:street, dual-purpose, off-highway
Question :Pick the motorcycle type you will likely ride and
explain why.
Correct answer:street - likely a standard or a cruiser
(probably start on a standard and move to a cruiser)
Question :List the six primary controls.
Correct answer:handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift
lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal
Question :How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?
Correct answer:Rotate to control engine speed; to increase
engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine speed, twist it away from you (roll off)
Question :What does the clutch level do?
Correct answer:Connects power from the engine to rear
wheel
Question :How is the gearshift level operated?
Correct answer:Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher
gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
Question :What is a shift pattern?
Correct answer:How many gears are available below and
above neutral
Question :How are the two brake controls operated?
Correct answer:Front brake level is squeezed in to operate;
the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it.
Question :What are possible positions on the fuel valve?
Correct answer:On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
Question :What are possible positions on the ignition switch?
Correct answer:On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
Question :What is the choke control used for?
Correct answer:Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start
the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly.
Question :Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off
switch?
Correct answer:You can shut off the engine without
removing your hand from the handgrip.
Question :What are some common indicators that display
information?
Correct answer:Speedometer, odometer, tachometer,
indicator lights
Question :What is important to know about a convex mirror?
Correct answer:They provide a wider view but make objects
look farther away. They also reduce the size of blind spot areas but do not eliminate them.
Question :What is the difference between a side stand and
center stand?
Correct answer:Center stand keeps the motorcycle more
upright.
Question :List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine.
Correct answer:fuel, ignition, neutral, engine cut-off switch,
and choke/clutch (FINE-C)
Question :What are the three steps to follow when shutting
off the engine?
Correct answer:move engine cut-off switch to Off, turn
ignition switch off, and turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that position (thumb, key, valve)