MSF RiderCoach prep 2018

Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook - Answer-16 4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course - Answer-12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps) Two turning strategies - Answer-BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart - Answer-40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin. Rider Character - Answer-To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits. Risk offset - Answer-Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels. Does the good risk offset line up or down? - Answer-The line goes up. Lane Position usage - Answer-Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the sides. Visual lead times and distances - Answer-2 second rule = minimum following time and distance when behind another vehicle. 4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate hazards ahead. 12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and respond to factors ahead. How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph? - Answer-90' How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? - Answer-30' Calculation for stopping distance? - Answer-MPH * 1.5=feet How to SEARCH? - Answer-Far - near and side to side SEARCH Categories - Answer-Traffic controls & Roadway design features Roadway users Road & Surface conditions Escape Paths (front and to each side) What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? - Answer-Adjusting speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow) Adjusting position (LP stay visible) Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)