Questions and Answers
1. Note the total number of sections.
16
2. Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic eCourse?
12,13,14,15
4. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic: one an overall strategy).
SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL.
SEARCH-SETUP-SMOOTH
5. Note the example used to illustrate use of the wind chill chart.
40 DEGREES OUTSIDE TEMP@55 MPH=25 DEGREES ON EXPOSED SKIN
6. Define rider character.
ONE WHO USES GOOD JUDGEMENT AND RIDES WITHIN PERSONAL AND SITUATIONAL LIMITS
7. In less than 50 words, explain risk offset.
AN ASSESSMENT TOOL TO GAUGE A BETTER OR WORSE OFFSET BY USING ACTUAL RISK AND SKILL
LEVELS
8. Does the good risk offset line angle up or down?
THE LINE GOES UP FOR BETTER
9. Note the use of lP1, lP2, and lP3.
IT VARIES CONSIDERING WHAT IS GOING ON AHEAD, BEHIND, AND TO THE SIDES
10. What are the specific names for the 3 visual lead times and distances!
2=FOLLOWING TIME AND DISTANCE.
4=URGENT.
12=ANTICIPATED.
11. How many feet (average) does it take to make a real-world stop at 60 mph?
300 FEET Perception / Reaction Braking
12. List the 4 search categories.
1-TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND ROADWAY DESIGN FEATURE.
2-ROADWAY USERS.
3-ROAD AND SURFACE CONDITIONS,
4-ESCAPE PATHS (IN FRONT AND TO EACH SIDE)
13. Use the 3 action steps of Execute.
1-ADJUSTING SPEED.
, 2-ADJUSTING POSITION.
3-COMMUNICATING INTENTIONS.
14. How many escape paths are addressed in the Rider Handbook?
2
a=USING PART OF A LANE.
b=USING ENTIRE LANE.
15. Define Presentation.
USING LANE POSITION TO WHERE OTHERS ARE ABLE TO SEE YOU BEST
16. Explain Open Up The View.
USE A POSITION TO SEE AND BE SEEN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH CROSS
TRAFFIC OR PEDESTRIANS.
17. How many curve options are noted in the Rider Handbook?
27 OPTIONS.
BASED ON 3 CURVE PARTS AND 3 LANE POSITIONS.
18. Note the tips for curves that are categorized as Search, Evaluate, Execute, and General.
EIGHT FOR SEARCH.
EIGHT FOR EVALUATE.
EIGHT FOR EXECUTE.
19. Define Road furniture.
ALL ROADSIDE OBJECTS
20. Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding.
Host An Event- SHARE THE ADVENTURE
Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses Street Smart.
Street Smart - Rider Perception
Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses Riding Straight.
Riding Straight. - Alcohol Awareness / Marijuana Awareness
Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses Intersection.
Intersection - Motorist Awareness
Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses SeasonedRider.
SeasonedRider - Age Awareness
21. What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill)?
ADDITIONAL TRACTION MUST BE AVAILABLE