MSF BASIC RIDER ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET
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✔✔What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve? - ✔✔What is its
radius and slope? What is the surface composition and condition? What other traffic is
involved? Is the entire curve visible? What happens beyond the curve?
✔✔How can an outside-inside-outside path of travel help you in curves? -
✔✔Decreases turning radius.
✔✔Why rise off the seat when crossing an obstacle? - ✔✔To use legs as shock
absorbers.
✔✔Why make a head check before changing lanes? - ✔✔To check your blind spots.
✔✔What makes starting out on a hill (upgrade) more difficult? - ✔✔The rider needs to
prevent the motorcycle from rolling backwards.
✔✔What is "overriding the headlight" and what is the solution? - ✔✔When total stopping
distance exceeds sight distance. Keep speeds reasonable for conditions, and use lights
from other vehicles in front of you to help with searching ahead.
✔✔Name and explain the best way to achieve maximum braking? - ✔✔Apply both
brakes fully without locking either wheel. Simultaneously squeeze the front brake lever
and apply the rear brake pedal. Keep the body centered and look well ahead, not down.
✔✔What complicates braking in a curve? - ✔✔The amount of traction available for
braking is reduced.
✔✔What is a key to stopping quickly in a curve? - ✔✔To get the motorcycle straight up
as soon as possible so the maximum amount of traction is available for braking.
, ✔✔What should you do if the front tire skids because of improper braking (front brake
grab)? - ✔✔Immediately release the front brake to allow the wheel to resume rolling,
and then reapply the brake properly.
✔✔What is the danger of a rear-tire skid? - ✔✔Releasing the rear brake when the rear
wheel is out of alignment with the front wheel.
✔✔In a swerve, how would you lean? - ✔✔Keep the upper torson upright while the
motorcycle leans.
✔✔What action should be avoided when swerving? - ✔✔Braking.
✔✔Why is a surface most slippery as it begins to rain? - ✔✔Because oil and dirt
combine with water.
✔✔What is hydroplaning? - ✔✔Water buildup under the tread.
✔✔How can a crowned road effect riding? - ✔✔Ground clearance is reduced on left
curves and the lean angle available will be less than on a flat road.
✔✔How does carrying a passenger affect the operation of a motorcycle? - ✔✔The
weight makes starting out more difficult, more time and space will be required for
passing, and it may increase stopping distance. Stability in turns and curves may also
be affected.
✔✔What are a few tips for carrying passengers? - ✔✔Adjust suspension and tire
pressure; ensure passenger is properly attired; keep both feen on the ground and the
brakes applied while the passenger mounts; Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration, go easy on lean angles; have passenger follow these rules:
1) Hold the operator's waist or hips, or passenger hand-holds.
2) Keep feet on the passenger footrests at all times, including stop points.
3) Keep hands and feet away from hot or moving parts.
4) Look over the rider's shoulder in the direction of turns and curves.
5) Avoid leaning or turning around; make no sudden moves that might affect stability.
6) When cross an obstacle, rise slightly off the seat.
✔✔What 3 points should be considered when carrying loads? - ✔✔Weight, location,
and security.
✔✔How should you respond to a dog that approaches from the side? - ✔✔Slow,
including a downshift, then accelerate past the point of interception.
✔✔What are the 2 primary effects of alcohol? - ✔✔Diminish visual capabilities and alter
good judgment.
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✔✔What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve? - ✔✔What is its
radius and slope? What is the surface composition and condition? What other traffic is
involved? Is the entire curve visible? What happens beyond the curve?
✔✔How can an outside-inside-outside path of travel help you in curves? -
✔✔Decreases turning radius.
✔✔Why rise off the seat when crossing an obstacle? - ✔✔To use legs as shock
absorbers.
✔✔Why make a head check before changing lanes? - ✔✔To check your blind spots.
✔✔What makes starting out on a hill (upgrade) more difficult? - ✔✔The rider needs to
prevent the motorcycle from rolling backwards.
✔✔What is "overriding the headlight" and what is the solution? - ✔✔When total stopping
distance exceeds sight distance. Keep speeds reasonable for conditions, and use lights
from other vehicles in front of you to help with searching ahead.
✔✔Name and explain the best way to achieve maximum braking? - ✔✔Apply both
brakes fully without locking either wheel. Simultaneously squeeze the front brake lever
and apply the rear brake pedal. Keep the body centered and look well ahead, not down.
✔✔What complicates braking in a curve? - ✔✔The amount of traction available for
braking is reduced.
✔✔What is a key to stopping quickly in a curve? - ✔✔To get the motorcycle straight up
as soon as possible so the maximum amount of traction is available for braking.
, ✔✔What should you do if the front tire skids because of improper braking (front brake
grab)? - ✔✔Immediately release the front brake to allow the wheel to resume rolling,
and then reapply the brake properly.
✔✔What is the danger of a rear-tire skid? - ✔✔Releasing the rear brake when the rear
wheel is out of alignment with the front wheel.
✔✔In a swerve, how would you lean? - ✔✔Keep the upper torson upright while the
motorcycle leans.
✔✔What action should be avoided when swerving? - ✔✔Braking.
✔✔Why is a surface most slippery as it begins to rain? - ✔✔Because oil and dirt
combine with water.
✔✔What is hydroplaning? - ✔✔Water buildup under the tread.
✔✔How can a crowned road effect riding? - ✔✔Ground clearance is reduced on left
curves and the lean angle available will be less than on a flat road.
✔✔How does carrying a passenger affect the operation of a motorcycle? - ✔✔The
weight makes starting out more difficult, more time and space will be required for
passing, and it may increase stopping distance. Stability in turns and curves may also
be affected.
✔✔What are a few tips for carrying passengers? - ✔✔Adjust suspension and tire
pressure; ensure passenger is properly attired; keep both feen on the ground and the
brakes applied while the passenger mounts; Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration, go easy on lean angles; have passenger follow these rules:
1) Hold the operator's waist or hips, or passenger hand-holds.
2) Keep feet on the passenger footrests at all times, including stop points.
3) Keep hands and feet away from hot or moving parts.
4) Look over the rider's shoulder in the direction of turns and curves.
5) Avoid leaning or turning around; make no sudden moves that might affect stability.
6) When cross an obstacle, rise slightly off the seat.
✔✔What 3 points should be considered when carrying loads? - ✔✔Weight, location,
and security.
✔✔How should you respond to a dog that approaches from the side? - ✔✔Slow,
including a downshift, then accelerate past the point of interception.
✔✔What are the 2 primary effects of alcohol? - ✔✔Diminish visual capabilities and alter
good judgment.
