MSF BASIC RIDERS COURSE UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each.
ANSWER
• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Question 2.
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types
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
Question 3.
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced riders?
ANSWER
It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding
capabilities
Question 4.
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles
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
,Question 5.
What are the problems that these differences cause?
ANSWER
• Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Question 6.
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?
ANSWER
Only answered after group crash session!
Question 7.
Who is responsible for safety?
ANSWER
Everyone is responsible for safety
Question 8.
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle?
ANSWER
If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
Question 9.
What is the significance
of the ladder of risk/crash chain?
ANSWER
It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
, Question 10.
What must happen before risks can be managed?
ANSWER
Be aware of the risks and accept them
Question 11.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
ANSWER
Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal
responsibility
Question 12.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
ANSWER
An interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or
carelessness)
Question 13.
What leads up to most crashes?
ANSWER
Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash
Question 14.
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding?
ANSWER
One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating factors
can break the chain.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each.
ANSWER
• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Question 2.
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types
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
Question 3.
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced riders?
ANSWER
It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding
capabilities
Question 4.
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles
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
,Question 5.
What are the problems that these differences cause?
ANSWER
• Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Question 6.
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?
ANSWER
Only answered after group crash session!
Question 7.
Who is responsible for safety?
ANSWER
Everyone is responsible for safety
Question 8.
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle?
ANSWER
If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
Question 9.
What is the significance
of the ladder of risk/crash chain?
ANSWER
It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
, Question 10.
What must happen before risks can be managed?
ANSWER
Be aware of the risks and accept them
Question 11.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
ANSWER
Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal
responsibility
Question 12.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
ANSWER
An interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or
carelessness)
Question 13.
What leads up to most crashes?
ANSWER
Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash
Question 14.
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding?
ANSWER
One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating factors
can break the chain.
