Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook - ANSWER >>> 16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course - ANSWER >>>
12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test),
15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies - ANSWER >>> BASIC - SLOW, LOOK,
PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart - ANSWER >>>
40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed
skin.
Rider Character - ANSWER >>> To choose to do the right (safe &
responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within
personal and situational limits.
Risk offset - ANSWER >>> Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show
actual risk and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? - ANSWER >>> The line
goes up.
Lane Position usage - ANSWER >>> Varies considering what is going
on ahead, behind and to the sides.
, Visual lead times and distances - ANSWER >>> 2 second rule =
minimum following time and distance when behind another vehicle.
4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate
hazards ahead.
12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and
respond to factors ahead.
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph? - ANSWER >>>
90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? - ANSWER >>>
30'
Calculation for stopping distance? - ANSWER >>> MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? - ANSWER >>> Far - near and side to side
SEARCH Categories - ANSWER >>> Traffic controls & Roadway
design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? - ANSWER >>> Adjusting
speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed? - ANSWER >>> 2
What are Escape path position? - ANSWER >>> Using part of a lane
& using the entire lane
What is Presentation? - ANSWER >>> Using Lane Position to where
others are able to see you the best. (stay visible)
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