MSF Basic Rider Course Exam With 100% Correct Answers

MSF Basic Rider Course Exam With 100% Correct Answers List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - answer✔✔• Street • Dual purpose • Off -Road Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 t ypes - 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 r iders? - 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 - answer✔✔• Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and must be bal anced • 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? - 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? - answer✔✔Only answered after group crash session! Who is responsible for safety? - answer✔✔Everyone is responsible for safety 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 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. What must happen before risks can be managed? - answer✔✔Be aware of the risks and accept them Part o f 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 What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - answer✔✔An interaction of factors th at accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness) What leads up to most crashes? - answer✔✔Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash 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. How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - answer✔✔Good motorcyclists reduces factors that lead to problems by applying stra tegy. How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - answer✔✔Good riders reduce factors that lead up to problems by applying a strategy What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - 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? - 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 - answer✔✔• Providing comfort