MSF Basic Rider Course Study Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - Correct
answer-Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-
The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - Correct answer-There is rarely
a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - Correct answer-To have
the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Correct answer-By applying
a strategy.
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, What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - Correct 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? - Correct 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. - Correct answer-Providing
comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? -
Correct 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? - Correct
answer-They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - Correct answer-DOT
and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - Correct
answer-Head injuries.
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2026 Questions and Answers
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - Correct
answer-Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-
The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - Correct answer-There is rarely
a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - Correct answer-To have
the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Correct answer-By applying
a strategy.
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, What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - Correct 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? - Correct 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. - Correct answer-Providing
comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? -
Correct 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? - Correct
answer-They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - Correct answer-DOT
and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - Correct
answer-Head injuries.
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