MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's Course Practice Test

After completing a riding course, what is a recommended next step?

1. a. Buy a high-speed motorcycle

2. b. Join a motorcycle racing team

3. c. Modify your motorcycle exhaust system

4. d. Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle

The correct answer is: d. Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle

After completing a riding course, practicing the basics on your personal motorcycle is the recommended next step. This is because practice is essential for building and maintaining skills, confidence, and knowledge as a rider. It allows you to apply what you have learned in the course to real-world riding situations, helping you become a safer and more proficient rider. It is important to continue honing your skills through regular practice to enhance your riding ability and ensure a greater level of safety on the road. The other options are not recommended as the immediate next step after completing a riding course: - Buying a high-speed motorcycle may not be suitable as a beginner rider as high-speed bikes can be more challenging to control, especially for someone who has just finished a course. - Joining a motorcycle racing team involves advanced skills and experience that a new rider may not possess right after completing a basic riding course. - Modifying your motorcycle exhaust system is not necessary right after completing a riding course. It's more important to focus on practicing and mastering the fundamental skills before making any modifications to your bike.