MSF BASIC ECOURSE {EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW} |GUARANTEED|VERIFIED WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

• Road Surfaces - correct answer Motorcycles are designed to travel across a wide variety of road surfaces, but may handle differently on each. Part of being a good rider is understanding and compensating for different road surfaces. • Rain-slick surface - correct answer Roads are most slick during the first few minutes of rain because oil and dirt mix with the water. It may be best to stop in a safe area and wait out the situation. Reduce speed and minimize lean. Metal covers, bridge gratings, train tracks, painted or taped lines, leaves, and wood can be very slick when wet. • When you ride in the rain, use the tire tracks left by cars to help prevent hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up under the tire contact patch and results in loss of traction. Maintaining proper tire pressure will help keep the grooves in your tread open and able to channel water away for better traction. • Worn pavement - correct answer Ruts can form in areas of heavy traffic. They can make handling your motorcycle difficult and may even cause damage if you hit them hard. Also, rain builds up in these areas and increases the chance of hydroplaning. Avoid these ruts when possible. • Loose Surfaces and Debris - correct answer Be aware of sand, gravel, rocks, and trash. The same is true for liquids such as fuel, oil or engine coolant. Look out for shiny or damp pavement. Watch for items that might cause tire damage such as nails or sharp metal objects. • Use a good lane position, especially in curves, to give yourself time and space to adjust your path of travel. Avoid following vehicles such as trucks or trailers that are hauling debris, as items could come loose and fall into your path. • Crack Sealant and Tar Strips - correct answer Crack sealant and tar strips can be slick, especially in wet or hot weather. Notice them early and adjust lane position. Avoid too much lean. • Ice or Snow Patches; Mud, Moss, Algae - correct answer These areas can be very slick. Identify them early and reduce speed. When crossing slick patches, you may want to keep the clutch lever squeezed and avoid leaning. Use your feet as outriggers as needed, remembering they may slip too. Brake use must be gentle. • Crowned and Off-Camber Roads - correct answer A crowned road is one that is high in the middle to drain water. Off-camber roads slope away from the direction of the curve. Use caution in left curves because ground clearance may be less than on a flat road. • Rain grooves and grated bridge deck - correct answer These cause the tires to feel loose, but they pose no serious threat. Keep steering relaxed and avoid quick actions. • Bumps, Cracks and Railroad Tracks - correct answer These are like obstacles, so cross them at close to a 90-degree angle. Keep speed under control and maintain momentum. Rise off the seat and keep your weight evenly distributed. For angled railroad tracks, it is usually safe to ride straight across them. For tracks or road seams that run in the same direction as your path, move far away enough so you