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MSF PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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MSF PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS•An off-highway motorcycle is:
•Street/dual-purpose motorcycle is: - Answers-•Primarily is used for off-highway
recreation and competition
•Street motorcycles are designed for use on public streets. Dual-purpose motorcycles
can be used on the street on the off-highway trails
Mirrors - Answers-•Motorcycles have convex mirrors that are curved to provide a wider
view but make objects look farther away
Anatomy of a bike - Answers-1: Speedometer
2: Tachometer
3: Engine cut-off switch
4: Start button
5: Mirror
6: Frobt brake
7: Throttle
8: Rear brake pedals
9: Foot peg
10: Gearshift lever
11: horn
12: turn indicators
13: Clutch
14: Hi/lo indicator lights
Using brakes - Answers-Usually both brakes are applied at the same time when
stopping, but either brake control may be used separately (70/30)
Where do crashes most commonly occur? - Answers-•Crashes, if they happen, occur
mostly in curves and at intersections. Riding involves more risks
Risk offfset - Answers-Risk offset is the difference between your risk-taking and your
skill
Presentation - Answers-Presentation is a term that means to use a lane position where
others have a better chance to see you, especially as you approach a line of oncoming
cars
What do you flaps and fasteners do? - Answers-•Seal out the wind, and there may be
zippers for ventilation
If your helmet takes an impact - Answers-•If your helmet has an impact while you are
wearing it, it probably needs to be replaced.
, 4-second urgent time and distance - Answers-•This helps you react properly to
conditions, whether approaching an intersection, rounding a curve, or following another
vehicle.
Taking a curve - Answers-Outside-inside-outside strategy
There are many variables when negotiating a curve
(Search) (3) - Answers-1: Consider factors that could affect speed and lane position
2: Note road and surface conditions. There may be gravel or oil on the road, and the
surface near the shoulder may be cracked, broken, or uneven
3: For very sharp curves, search for approaching vehicles that could be over the center
line
Passing - Answers-Avoid passing more than one vehicle at a time
Starting on a hill - Answers-A good way is to apply one of the brakes to prevent rolling
backwards. If you need to keep both feet on the ground, use the front brake lever while
easing out of the clutch lever until you can apply some throttle. Use the friction zone to
hold your position
Blind Spots - Answers-You have blind spots behind and beside you that you cannot see
in your mirrors. Even if your mirrors provide good coverage to the rear, check the blind
spots with head check (glance over shoulder) whenever you change lanes, pass a
vehicle, pull into traffic, or adjust lane position
Escape paths - Answers-It is best to have more than one escape path open so you dont
get trapped. If you escape path requires a hard swerve, be sure to separate the swerve
from any braking
Three parts to total stopping distance - Answers-1: Perception distance
2: Reaction distance
3: Braking distance
As you learn skills needed to change direction, you want to consider(4) - Answers-1:
Speed
2: Where to scan
3: handlebar movement
4: Throttle
A good overall cornering strategy to use is search-setup-smooth - Answers-*Search*:
While approaching and going through a curve, scan for key information
*Setup*: Adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering
*Smooth*: operate the control so there is no jerky motion
Before risks can be managed, a rider must: - Answers-Consider the consequences of
actions.
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