MSF RiderCoach Prep Basic RiderCourse
Questions and Answers Study Guide||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook -CORRECTANSWER 16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course -CORRECTANSWER 12(Select
topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies -CORRECTANSWER BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart -CORRECTANSWER 40 degrees
outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character -CORRECTANSWER To choose to do the right (safe & responsible)
thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
Risk offset -CORRECTANSWER Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk
and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? -CORRECTANSWER The line goes up.
,Lane Position usage -CORRECTANSWER Varies considering what is going on ahead,
behind and to the sides.
Visual lead times and distances -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? -CORRECTANSWER 30'
Calculation for stopping distance? -CORRECTANSWER MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? -CORRECTANSWER Far - near and side to side
SEARCH Categories -CORRECTANSWER Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
, What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? -CORRECTANSWER Adjusting speed (Roll
on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed? -CORRECTANSWER 2
What are Escape path position? -CORRECTANSWER Using part of a lane & using the
entire lane
What is Presentation? -CORRECTANSWER Using Lane Position to where others are
able to see you the best. (stay visible)
What does it mean to Open up the View? -CORRECTANSWER Use a position to see
and be seen in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians.
How many curve options noted? -CORRECTANSWER 27
Curve options -CORRECTANSWER Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions
Tips for curves -CORRECTANSWER Search, Evaluate, Execute and General
Awareness
Questions and Answers Study Guide||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook -CORRECTANSWER 16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course -CORRECTANSWER 12(Select
topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies -CORRECTANSWER BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart -CORRECTANSWER 40 degrees
outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character -CORRECTANSWER To choose to do the right (safe & responsible)
thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
Risk offset -CORRECTANSWER Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk
and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? -CORRECTANSWER The line goes up.
,Lane Position usage -CORRECTANSWER Varies considering what is going on ahead,
behind and to the sides.
Visual lead times and distances -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? -CORRECTANSWER 30'
Calculation for stopping distance? -CORRECTANSWER MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? -CORRECTANSWER Far - near and side to side
SEARCH Categories -CORRECTANSWER Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
, What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? -CORRECTANSWER Adjusting speed (Roll
on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed? -CORRECTANSWER 2
What are Escape path position? -CORRECTANSWER Using part of a lane & using the
entire lane
What is Presentation? -CORRECTANSWER Using Lane Position to where others are
able to see you the best. (stay visible)
What does it mean to Open up the View? -CORRECTANSWER Use a position to see
and be seen in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians.
How many curve options noted? -CORRECTANSWER 27
Curve options -CORRECTANSWER Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions
Tips for curves -CORRECTANSWER Search, Evaluate, Execute and General
Awareness
