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25 more motorcycle questions written from the Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023).

25 questions

  1. Question 1Which kind of motorcycle does the manual say is usually easier for beginners to operate?

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    C: A smaller motorcycle. Smaller motorcycles are usually easier for beginners to operate. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Know Your Motorcycle: The Right Motorcycle For You, page 3.

  2. Question 2What does it feel like when the rear tire goes flat?

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    A: The back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway from side to side. A flat rear tire can make the back end jerk or sway from side to side. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Tire Failure, page 20.

  3. Question 3Which list is the minimum equipment a street-legal motorcycle should have?

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    D: Headlight, taillight and brake light; front and rear brakes; turn signals; horn; two mirrors. At minimum a street-legal motorcycle should have a headlight, taillight and brake light, front and rear brakes, turn signals, a horn and two mirrors. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Know Your Motorcycle: The Right Motorcycle For You, page 3.

  4. Question 4A tire goes flat while you're riding. What should you do?

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    D: Hold the handgrips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course; brake gradually on the good tire if you're sure which it is. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep straight; if braking is needed, gradually use the brake of the tire that isn't flat, then edge to the side, squeeze the clutch and stop. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Tire Failure, page 20.

  5. Question 5More than half of all crashes involve riders with how much experience on their motorcycle?

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    B: Less than five months. Inexperience on the machine is a big factor: over half of crashes involve riders who have had their motorcycle for under five months. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Know Your Motorcycle: Borrowing and Lending, page 3.

  6. Question 6Your throttle is stuck. What should you try first?

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    B: Twist the throttle back and forth several times. Twisting the throttle back and forth several times may free a stuck cable. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Stuck Throttle, page 20.

  7. Question 7You plan to lend your motorcycle to a friend. What should you make sure of first?

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    D: That the friend is licensed and knows how to ride before going into traffic. If you lend your motorcycle, make sure your friends are licensed and know how to ride before letting them into traffic. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Know Your Motorcycle: Borrowing and Lending, page 3.

  8. Question 8If the throttle stays stuck after you try to free it, what should you do?

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    C: Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. Immediately use the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch together; this removes power from the rear wheel. Then pull off and stop. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Stuck Throttle, page 20.

  9. Question 9If you borrow an unfamiliar motorcycle, where should you first get familiar with it?

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    C: In a controlled area. Get familiar with a borrowed motorcycle in a controlled area before riding in traffic. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Know Your Motorcycle: Borrowing and Lending, page 3.

  10. Question 10What is a "wobble"?

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    A: The front wheel and handlebars suddenly shaking from side to side. A wobble is a sudden side-to-side shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, and it can start at any speed. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Wobble, page 21.

  11. Question 11On an unfamiliar motorcycle, which items should you be able to find and operate without looking?

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    B: Turn signals, horn, headlight switch, fuel-supply valve and engine cut-off switch. Before riding an unfamiliar motorcycle, learn where the horn, turn signals, engine cut-off switch, headlight switch and fuel-supply valve are, so you can work them without looking. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Get Familiar With the Motorcycle Controls, page 4.

  12. Question 12Most wobbles can be traced to what?

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    D: Improper loading, unsuitable accessories or incorrect tire pressure. Most wobbles come from improper loading, unsuitable accessories or incorrect tire pressure. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Wobble, page 21.

  13. Question 13How should you ride when using an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time?

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    D: Accelerate gently, take turns more slowly and leave extra room for stopping. On an unfamiliar motorcycle, ride very cautiously: accelerate gently, take turns more slowly and leave extra room to stop. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Get Familiar With the Motorcycle Controls, page 4.

  14. Question 14Your motorcycle begins to wobble. What should you do?

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    D: Grip the handlebars firmly without fighting the wobble, and close the throttle gradually. Grip firmly but don't fight it, close the throttle gradually, don't brake (it could make it worse), move your weight forward and down, and pull off as soon as you can. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Wobble, page 21.

  15. Question 15Why does a motorcycle need more frequent attention than a car?

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    C: A minor technical failure that would only inconvenience a driver may cause a crash on a motorcycle. A failure that is seldom more than an inconvenience in a car may result in a crash on a motorcycle. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Check Your Motorcycle, page 4.

  16. Question 16Why shouldn't you brake during a wobble?

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    B: Braking could make the wobble worse. The manual says not to apply the brakes during a wobble because braking could make it worse. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Wobble, page 21.

  17. Question 17What is the primary source of information on how your motorcycle should be inspected and maintained?

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    B: Its owner's manual. The manual names the motorcycle's owner's manual as the primary source for inspection and maintenance information. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Check Your Motorcycle, page 4.

  18. Question 18Your chain breaks while riding. What will you notice and what should you do?

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    C: An instant loss of power to the rear wheel; close the throttle and brake to a stop in a safe area. A broken chain or belt cuts power to the rear wheel at once. Close the throttle and brake to a stop somewhere safe. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Drive Train Problems, page 21.

  19. Question 19How often should a T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection be done?

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    A: Before every ride. A T-CLOCS inspection takes a few minutes and should be done before every ride. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Check Your Motorcycle (T-CLOCS), page 4.

  20. Question 20What usually causes an engine to "lock" or seize?

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    A: Being low on oil. An engine that locks or freezes is usually low on oil, so its parts can't move smoothly and it overheats. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Engine Seizure, page 21.

  21. Question 21In the T-CLOCS checklist, what does the "T" stand for?

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    D: Tires and wheels. T-CLOCS stands for Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, and Stands. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Check Your Motorcycle (T-CLOCS), page 4.

  22. Question 22The first sign of engine seizure may be a loss of power or a change in engine sound. What should you do?

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    A: Squeeze the clutch lever, pull off the road and stop, and check the oil. Squeeze the clutch to disengage the engine from the rear wheel, pull off and stop, check the oil, and let the engine cool before restarting. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Mechanical Problems: Engine Seizure, page 21.

  23. Question 23In T-CLOCS, what does the "S" stand for?

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    C: Stands. The final S is Stands: the side stand and center stand must work smoothly and be held firmly up by their springs. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Check Your Motorcycle (T-CLOCS), page 4.

  24. Question 24You are in traffic and a small animal runs into your lane. What does the manual advise?

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    C: Do what you safely can to avoid it, but remain in your lane. If you are in traffic, remain in your lane; hitting something small is less dangerous than hitting something big, like a car. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Animals, page 21.

  25. Question 25During the pre-ride check, what should the throttle do when you release it?

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    A: Snap back to fully closed. The throttle should snap back to fully closed when released, and the clutch should feel tight and operate smoothly. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Check Your Motorcycle (T-CLOCS): C - Controls, page 4.

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