MSF Course Exam Practice Questions and
Answers (2026/2027) | Full Revision Pack |
Accurate Responses | A+
• Two turning strategies -✓✓BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
• Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart -✓✓40 degrees outside
temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
• Rider Character -✓✓To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One
who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
• Risk offset -✓✓Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill
levels.
• Does the good risk offset line up or down? -✓✓The line goes up.
• Lane Position usage -✓✓Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and
to the sides.
• Visual lead times and distances -✓✓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? -✓✓90'
• How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? -✓✓30'
• Calculation for stopping distance? -✓✓MPH * 1.5=feet
• How to SEARCH? -✓✓Far - near and side to side
• SEARCH Categories -✓✓Traffic controls & Roadway design features
, Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
• What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? -✓✓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? -✓✓2
• What are Escape path position? -✓✓Using part of a lane & using the entire lane
• What is Presentation? -✓✓Using Lane Position to where others are able to see
you the best. (stay visible)
• What does it mean to Open up the View? -✓✓Use a position to see and be seen
in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians.
• How many curve options noted? -✓✓27
• Curve options -✓✓Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions
• Tips for curves -✓✓Search, Evaluate, Execute and General Awareness
• Road Furniture -✓✓Any or all Roadside Objects.
• What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill?) -
✓✓Additional traction must be available.
• The title of MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding? -✓✓Host An Event -
Share the adventure.
• Brake or Swerve Decision? -✓✓Determination if better off swerving or braking -
Must know limits, skill and knowledge, decide if time and space is available to
recover from the swerve.
Answers (2026/2027) | Full Revision Pack |
Accurate Responses | A+
• Two turning strategies -✓✓BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
• Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart -✓✓40 degrees outside
temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
• Rider Character -✓✓To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One
who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
• Risk offset -✓✓Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill
levels.
• Does the good risk offset line up or down? -✓✓The line goes up.
• Lane Position usage -✓✓Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and
to the sides.
• Visual lead times and distances -✓✓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? -✓✓90'
• How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? -✓✓30'
• Calculation for stopping distance? -✓✓MPH * 1.5=feet
• How to SEARCH? -✓✓Far - near and side to side
• SEARCH Categories -✓✓Traffic controls & Roadway design features
, Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
• What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? -✓✓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? -✓✓2
• What are Escape path position? -✓✓Using part of a lane & using the entire lane
• What is Presentation? -✓✓Using Lane Position to where others are able to see
you the best. (stay visible)
• What does it mean to Open up the View? -✓✓Use a position to see and be seen
in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians.
• How many curve options noted? -✓✓27
• Curve options -✓✓Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions
• Tips for curves -✓✓Search, Evaluate, Execute and General Awareness
• Road Furniture -✓✓Any or all Roadside Objects.
• What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill?) -
✓✓Additional traction must be available.
• The title of MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding? -✓✓Host An Event -
Share the adventure.
• Brake or Swerve Decision? -✓✓Determination if better off swerving or braking -
Must know limits, skill and knowledge, decide if time and space is available to
recover from the swerve.
