List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - correct answer • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - correct answer • Street - use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both s...
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - correct answer • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - correct answer • Street - use on public
streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced riders? - correct answer
It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - correct answer • Motorcycles
don't have the stability of cars and must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - correct answer • Motorcycles must be
balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
,Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are aware of), and briefly describe the
circumstances. What would some preventive measures be? - correct answer Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - correct answer Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - correct answer If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - correct answer It helps you be more aware
of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - correct answer Be aware of the risks and accept
them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - correct answer Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - correct answer An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - correct answer Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - correct answer One factor may
lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - correct answer Good motorcyclists reduces
factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - correct answer Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
, What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - correct answer "Margin of Error" is how much extra
time and space you need given your skill level
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - correct answer • S - Search for factors that might
lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - correct answer • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - correct answer • Over the ankle footwear that are
non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eye protection
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