MSF - Basic Riders Course UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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MSF - Basic Riders Course
MSF - Basic Riders Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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...
MSF - Basic Riders Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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
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