MSF Basic Rider
Course Study
questions with expert
verified
solutions(graded A+)
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. -
answer Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - answer
Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be
balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash
because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen
as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? -
answer The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - answer There is
rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - answer To
have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while
riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - answer By
applying a strategy.
,What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - answer 1) staying
within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your motorcycle's
limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the
available time and space to respond to traffic situations before
having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - answer Search,
Evaluate, Execute is the strategy to help you understand what is
going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and implementing a
course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - answer Providing
comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-
coverage helmet? - answer The three-quarter helmet doesn't offer
the face and chin protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection?
- answer They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes
water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - answer
DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths?
- answer Head injuries.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - answer Protection from
road hazards, burns from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and
footrests, and protection from foot and ankle injuries.
, What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - answer Best
combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - answer A condition
of subnormal body temperature. Can cause loss of concentration,
slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - answer Layers can be
removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - answer A
pre-ride inspection checklist. T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls;
Lights and Electrics; Oil and Other Fluids; Chassis; Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? - answer Handlebars,
throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake
pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle
lean (for turns)? - answer The handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? - answer The order of the gears
(1-N-2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? - answer The right side of the
motorcycle (front brake lever and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? - answer Controls the flow of gasoline
to the engine.
What is the function of the tachometer? - answer The tachometer
indicates engine speed.
Course Study
questions with expert
verified
solutions(graded A+)
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. -
answer Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - answer
Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be
balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash
because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen
as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? -
answer The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - answer There is
rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - answer To
have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while
riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - answer By
applying a strategy.
,What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - answer 1) staying
within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your motorcycle's
limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the
available time and space to respond to traffic situations before
having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - answer Search,
Evaluate, Execute is the strategy to help you understand what is
going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and implementing a
course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - answer Providing
comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-
coverage helmet? - answer The three-quarter helmet doesn't offer
the face and chin protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection?
- answer They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes
water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - answer
DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths?
- answer Head injuries.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - answer Protection from
road hazards, burns from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and
footrests, and protection from foot and ankle injuries.
, What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - answer Best
combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - answer A condition
of subnormal body temperature. Can cause loss of concentration,
slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - answer Layers can be
removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - answer A
pre-ride inspection checklist. T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls;
Lights and Electrics; Oil and Other Fluids; Chassis; Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? - answer Handlebars,
throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake
pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle
lean (for turns)? - answer The handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? - answer The order of the gears
(1-N-2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? - answer The right side of the
motorcycle (front brake lever and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? - answer Controls the flow of gasoline
to the engine.
What is the function of the tachometer? - answer The tachometer
indicates engine speed.
