MSF - Basic Riders Course with all Correct & 100%
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List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. ✔Correct Answer-• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types ✔Correct 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 riders? ✔Correct
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 ✔Correct Answer-• Motorcycles
don't have the stability of cars and must be balanced
• 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? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? ✔Correct Answer-Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? ✔Correct Answer-If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-Be aware of the risks and
accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? ✔Correct Answer-Think about
the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
, What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? ✔Correct Answer-An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? ✔Correct Answer-Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? ✔Correct 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" ✔Correct Answer-Good motorcyclists
reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? ✔Correct Answer-Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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 ✔Correct Answer-• Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear ✔Correct Answer-• Over the ankle footwear that
are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eye protection
What is the function of a helmet? ✔Correct Answer-To protect the head and brain from injury
List the 4 basic components of a helmet named on page 10. ✔Correct Answer-• Outer shell
• Impact absorbing liner
• Comfort padding
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List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. ✔Correct Answer-• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types ✔Correct 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 riders? ✔Correct
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 ✔Correct Answer-• Motorcycles
don't have the stability of cars and must be balanced
• 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? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? ✔Correct Answer-Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? ✔Correct Answer-If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-Be aware of the risks and
accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? ✔Correct Answer-Think about
the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
, What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? ✔Correct Answer-An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? ✔Correct Answer-Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? ✔Correct 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" ✔Correct Answer-Good motorcyclists
reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? ✔Correct Answer-Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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 ✔Correct Answer-• Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear ✔Correct Answer-• Over the ankle footwear that
are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eye protection
What is the function of a helmet? ✔Correct Answer-To protect the head and brain from injury
List the 4 basic components of a helmet named on page 10. ✔Correct Answer-• Outer shell
• Impact absorbing liner
• Comfort padding
