MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE STUDY EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+

MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE STUDY EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. Correct Answer: Stability and visibility. What are the problems that these differences cause? Correct Answer: Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of their size. Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? Correct Answer: The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic. What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? Correct Answer: There is rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors. How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? Correct Answer: To have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding. How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? Correct Answer: By applying a strategy. What does it mean to have a margin of safety? 2 Correct Answer: 1) staying within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic situations before having to react to an emergency. What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? Correct Answer: Search, Evaluate, Execute is the strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and implementing a course of action. Name several purposes of protective riding gear. Correct Answer: Providing comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection. What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? Correct Answer: The three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin protection of full-face helmets. Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? Correct Answer: They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water. What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? Correct Answer: DOT and Snell stickers. What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? Correct Answer: Head injuries. What is the value of appropriate footwear? Correct Answer: Protection from road hazards, burns from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and ankle injuries. What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? Correct Answer: Best combination of fit and protection