MSF RIDERCOACH PREP UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook
Answer:
16
Question:
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course
Answer:
12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Question:
Two turning strategies
Answer:
BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Question:
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart
Answer:
40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Question:
Rider Character
Answer:
To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within
personal and situational limits.
Question:
Risk offset
Answer:
Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels.
Question:
Does the good risk offset line up or down?
Answer:
The line goes up.
Question:
Lane Position usage
Answer:
Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the sides.
, Question:
Visual lead times and distances
Answer:
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.
Question:
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph?
Answer:
90'
Question:
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph?
Answer:
30'
Question:
Calculation for stopping distance?
Answer:
MPH * 1.5=feet
Question:
How to SEARCH?
Answer:
Far - near and side to side
Question:
SEARCH Categories
Answer:
Traffic controls & Roadway design features Roadway users Road & Surface conditions Escape Paths
(front and to each side)
Question:
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE?
Answer:
Adjusting speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow) Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
Question:
How many escape paths addressed?
Answer:
2
Question:
What are Escape path position?
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook
Answer:
16
Question:
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course
Answer:
12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Question:
Two turning strategies
Answer:
BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Question:
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart
Answer:
40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Question:
Rider Character
Answer:
To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within
personal and situational limits.
Question:
Risk offset
Answer:
Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels.
Question:
Does the good risk offset line up or down?
Answer:
The line goes up.
Question:
Lane Position usage
Answer:
Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the sides.
, Question:
Visual lead times and distances
Answer:
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.
Question:
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph?
Answer:
90'
Question:
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph?
Answer:
30'
Question:
Calculation for stopping distance?
Answer:
MPH * 1.5=feet
Question:
How to SEARCH?
Answer:
Far - near and side to side
Question:
SEARCH Categories
Answer:
Traffic controls & Roadway design features Roadway users Road & Surface conditions Escape Paths
(front and to each side)
Question:
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE?
Answer:
Adjusting speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow) Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
Question:
How many escape paths addressed?
Answer:
2
Question:
What are Escape path position?
