MSF BRC RIDER Handbook Study Question Answers
Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?(Ans- Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?(Ans- Fitness, strength, coordination (iv)
What do Rider Coaches do?(Ans- Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion?(Ans- 1-complete all course assignments; 2-attend all sessions; 3-pass a knowledge test; 4-pass an on-cycle test (1)
When does a Rider Coach not permit further riding in the course?(Ans- If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types?(Ans- 1-street, 2-dual-purpose, 3-off-highway
List the six primary controls.(Ans- 1-handlebars, 2-throttle, 1 / 3
3-clutch lever, 4-gearshift lever, 5-front brake lever, 6-rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?(Ans- 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)
What does the clutch lever do?(Ans- Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated?(Ans- Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
What is a shift pattern?(Ans- How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated?(Ans- Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it
What are possible positions on the fuel valve?(Ans- On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch?(Ans- On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
What is the choke control used for?(Ans- Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly
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Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch?(Ans- You can shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information?(Ans- Speedometer, odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
What is important to know about a convex mirror?(Ans- 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
What is the difference between a side stand and center stand?(Ans- Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine (Ans- 1-fuel, 2-ignition, 3-neutral, 4-engine cut-off switch, and 5-choke/clutch
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?(Ans- 1-move engine cut-off switch to Off, 2-turn ignition switch off, 3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that position
(thumb, key, valve)
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