MSF - Basic Riders Course Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each.
• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types
• 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?
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
• 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?
• 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?
Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety?
Everyone is responsible for safety
, How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle?
If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain?
It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed?
Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal
responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
An interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or
carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes?
Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash
Questions And Correct Answers
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each.
• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types
• 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?
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
• 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?
• 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?
Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety?
Everyone is responsible for safety
, How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle?
If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain?
It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed?
Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal
responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
An interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or
carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes?
Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash
