MSF Ridercoach Prep 2024

MSF Ridercoach Prep 2024 Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook ️16 4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course ️12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps) 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. Explanation of what course you would recommend for BRC graduates and why? ️Dr. Rays street strategies. It is a basic course which one might not get overwhelmed as compared to the other courses. / A more generally focused course / no specific course. RECOMMENDED LENGTH OF OBSTACLES USED FOR RANGE EXERCISE 13? ️2x4 / 6-8' LONG Why are some cones on the range diagram circled? ️Signify that larger cones are placed there. "For stopping or a new skill." In Pre-Exercise 1 Activities, Action Step 4, explain importance of the bulleted notation. ️To see if riders have balance and able to handle the motorcycle. Why is rule #13 so important? ️For the safety of all - the students and RiderCoaches How many large cones does a site need for the range work? ️12 Explain the static demo in E1, Motorcycle Familiarization and why its important? ️Squaring the handlebars at a stop point. So motorist doesn't get overpowered and tip /have incident. In POT for E2, Using Friction Zone, how do riders turn around after the straight-line ride? ️Neutral Why is power walking used in E3, Starting and Stopping Drill? ️So riders are not forced to lift their feet before they are comfortable and skilled enough to do so. Procedure used to make a tight turn from a stop in E7? ️The RC directs the rider to stop again with the front tire between the entry cone at the perimeter turn. Purpose of the clutch-control lanes in E4, Shifting and Stopping? ️To fine tune clutch lever and throttle coordination. What are the cone placement dimensions for the straight-line and offset weaves in E5, Basic Skill Practice? ️12 and 15 ft. straight line | 20 x 6 offset Significance of the larger cones used at the 95' mark in E6 Pressing to Initiate and Adjust Lean?