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MSF RiderCoach 2024 Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook - Answer-16 4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course - Answer-12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps) Two turning strategies - Answer-BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart - Answer-40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin. Rider Character - Answer-To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits. Risk offset - Answer-Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels. Does the good risk offset line up or down? - Answer-The line goes up. Lane Position usage - Answer-Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the sides. 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. How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph? - Answer-90' How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? - Answer-30'Calculation for stopping distance? - Answer-MPH * 1.5=feet How to SEARCH? - Answer-Far - near and side to side SEARCH Categories - Answer-Traffic controls & Roadway design features Roadway users Road & Surface conditions Escape Paths (front and to each side) 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) How many escape paths addressed? - Answer-2 What are Escape path position? - Answer-Using part of a lane & using the entire lane What is Presentation? - Answer-Using Lane Position to where others are able to see you the best. (stay visible) What does it mean to Open up the View? - Answer-Use a position to see and be seen in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians. How many curve options noted? - Answer-27 Curve options - Answer-Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions Tips for curves - Answer-Search, Evaluate, Execute and General AwarenessRoad Furniture - Answer-Any or all Roadside Objects. What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill?) - Answer-Additional traction must be available. The title of MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding? - Answer-Host An Event - Share the adventure. Brake or Swerve Decision? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-2x4 / 6-8' LONG Why are some cones on the range diagram circled? - Answer-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. - Answer-To see if riders have balance and able to handle the motorcycle. Why is rule #13 so important? - Answer-For the safety of all - the students and RiderCoaches How many large cones does a site need for the range work? - Answer-12 Explain the static demo in E1, Motorcycle Familiarization and why its important? - Answer-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? - AnswerNeutralWhy is power walking used in E3, Starting and Stopping Drill? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - AnswerWhere the next rider in line has his que to start when the rider in front passes it. Difference "turns from a stop" & "tight turns from a stop"? - Answer-Turn from a stop = several feet before perimeter / Tight turn is between cones at the turn In E8, Stopping Distance Demo - Motorcycle is left in place after which run(s)? - Answer-2 and 4 How many cones are removed for Part2 of E10? - Answer-4 Primary purpose of E11, Curve Judgement? - Answer-To improve skills for negotiating multiple curves and to reinforce Search, Setup, Smooth. In E12, Multiple Curves and Lane Changes; where do riders exit after they complete 1 ½ laps? - AnswerMiddle In E13, Crossing and Obstacle & Swerving: besides at the start point, how many times does a rider come to a complete stop? - Answer-EverytimeIn E14, Skills Practice: Why is a large cone placed after the swerve position? - Answer-Reminder to STOP How Skill test is administered? - Answer-Scoresheet in two parts How skill test is divided into two parts? - Answer-PartA, cone weave & stop; turn from stop / uturn; quick stop; obstacle swerve. PartB curve/time BRC Site Kit Consists of? - Answer-- (2)MSF Rider Self Assessment Charts, Pair of fatal vision goggles, floor tape, eye charts, floor mats, playing cards, rulers, dvd with slide decks, and other materials How does a RiderCoach maintains certification? - Answer-Teaching at least 4 BRCs or equivalent and successfully complete an activity in the RETSORG professional development centers recertification center. How to prevent incidents on the range? - Answer-2-way relationship between the RiderCoach - Both should be thinking about risk and preventing a situation that could lead to an incident. How to respond to an incident? - Answer-1.Stop all Riders 2.Attend to fallen 3.Engine off 4. Motor up 5.Check injuries 6.Administer First Aid/Get Help 7.Discuss w/ rider continue or stop - when in doubt counsel out 8.Consider a break for the class 9.Check for Motor Damage 10.Follow-up with injured 11.Follow SOP's 12.Document & Report For student, What are the three parts of BRC? - Answer-Level 1; Ecource/Classroom/Rider Handbook, Level2; Classroom Behavioral, and on motocycle riding exercises on MSF-recognized Range WHAT IS THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE BRC? - Answer-To provide and introduce the fundamentals of skilled, responsible motorcycling. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF A RIDERCOACH? - Answer-"Be in charge" Promoting Safety; Participant positive learning in classroom and range. What age requires parent/guardian permission to enroll in BRC? - Answer-Under the age of 18What is the Purpose of the RERP system? - Answer-Make available research based curriculum for training new & experienced motorcyclists. ; Provide training standards for sites & RiderCoaches ; Course completion standards that include formal knowledge & skill evaluation; System for the loan of training motors; national toll-free telephone number for participant referrals; technical admin, quality assurance and promo assistance; completion cards to qualify successful grads possible waiver of state licensing skill and or knowledge tests, insurance discounts or tuition reimbursements.; Affordable course insurance thru RiderCourse Insurance plan; provide standards for classroom & range facilities. What is the highest priority in BRC ? - Answer-SAFETY What does it mean for Remedial coaching? - Answer-Individual coaching to help achieve exercise objectives & skill development. It is for riders who may require more time. Generally used for riders struggling to achieve an exercise objective. This can be done between exercises, breaks, before or after range time What are the concepts and principles of safety? - Answer-Mental, physical, social & emotional that requires specialized skills and behaviors. Motorcycle crashes are caused by an interaction of factors;Motorcyclists should be aware of the risks; constantly self assess their riding skills and motivations and make decisions that keep level of skill greater than the risks they take; have a personal responsibility to continually implement strategies to reduce risk; to minimize risk includes - wearing PPE, mental process, attitude of perspective that leads to low-risk, basic skills fresh and emergency skills sharp by constant practice via formal and informal. Riders sometimes get into risky situations by doing things they know they shouldn't rather than not knowing what to do; Riding safely is more about controlling personal behavior than exceptional riding skills- riders should possess both self control and riding skill Difference between a major and minor skill? - Answer-Major = Clutch, Revving, Lack of Control. Minor= Less than perfect brake pressure & items that will be fixed on their own. What is the 4 step process for coaching on the range? - Answer-Observe, Analyze, Coach, Reinforce What are the main coaching errors? - Answer-Type I OVERCOACH/ Type II UNDERCOACHTips for counseling out a rider - Answer-Emphasize with student, talk about it at the start of class, remind student riders of rule #15, too uncomfortable and understand, be empathetic, set the tone early, do so in private, give options for coming back, be sensitive and try to show a positive experience. Motor Skills principles? - Answer-Developed in three stages -Early or cognative Intermediate or associative; Final or autonomous - Best developed when learned in a whole to part way, whole skills first then finer skills for smoothness and automatic response. - Initial learning with an emphasis on control and not speed of movement - Knowledge of results or feedback - enhanced by good coaching - Gross motor skills should be practiced before finer motor skills - Providing too much info can inhibit development of motor skills due to overload or become confusing. - Not providing enough information or feedback can inhibit development where timely tips can accelerate learning. - Skills best learned when acquired naturally instead of being forced - Motor skills are retained and transferred more effectively if practice occurs without distractions to the perceptual-motor process. - Coaching most effective in the environment of minimal stress and tension. - Novices learn best if first given a gross skill outline (demo)instead of the details of movement Safety Margin? - Answer-Having riding skill & motorcycle maneuverability / Creating time and space / and traction - Beyond what is needed. Rules for Students using their own motorcycles? - Answer-Must ride the bike to class or have it transported. If all students rode, adjust class as needed. 600cc or larger, some exercises change size Have SOP's to screen riders. Have a back-up plan to use range bike Have license/permit, medical/liability insurance Bikes must be inspected.Guidelines for teaching solo? - Answer-course aide must be supervised by you. position to see entire range. class no more than 6, unless approved by MSF range exercises may need to be adjusted. can use one side of range on EX4, 7, 10, 13, 14 In the classroom lesson plans assigned, what are the key steps and how are the slides used? - AnswerSetup, Activity, Capstone (referred to as easy3), used in sequential order. What knowledge test questions are pertinent? - Answer-Basic e-course 12tests - 1 after each section. Level I Student knowledge and Level II addresses content and range activities. What classroom materials are needed and how are they used? - Answer-Slide decks - site kit How does the classroom equipment work especially the electronic device and remote (slide advance and pointer)? - Answer-Use PC, Projector, Pointer How is the room darkened? - Answer-Light switch What is the Staging Area? - Answer-Safe and Secure area What is the path of travel for riders? - Answer-Middle Middle Middle WHAT ARE THE RIDER COACH POSITIONS?? - Answer-POSITIONS ON RANGE DIAGRAMS THAT SHOW GENERAL AREA FROM WHICH TO OBSERVE AND COMMUNICATE - BEST SPOT TO VIEW, SUPERVISE RANGE AND FACILITATE LEARNING.How will overall visual range control be accomplished? - Answer-1 coach move to best position - Total Awareness, RC pays attention to specific area while simultaneously observing all riders - observe skills being developed and keep awareness at all times. What will the path of travel be for demonstration? - Answer-Same as the exercise What does a good demonstration look like? - Answer-Check bike, wear PPE, Set up properly, Novice Speed, Sufficient info (*TECHNIQUE*), Do not repeat instructions(over-verbalize) Remind leader of path, repeat demo if needed. How long will the demonstration last? - Answer-As long as needed for students to understand. If there is a simulated practice demo or simulated practice, how are they done? - Answer-Engine-off activity and riders keep their feet on the ground.A technique that provides riders opportunity to experience elements of new skill or procedure. Provides a cognitive and motor skills connection. What RiderCoach Signals will be used to communicate with riders? - Answer-ready, Speed up, slow down, more space, staging, startup, shutdown/turnoff, good job. How will transitions within an exercise be handled? - Answer-RiderCoaches Communicate with Riders stopped. Reversal refers to changing a path of travel to opposite direction. How will the RiderCoaches communicate with each other, especially in exercise transitions? - AnswerHand Signals What are key evaluations? - Answer-Clutch control and slow ride technique What skills must each rider have before continuing to the next exercise? - Answer-Achieved objectives How will a transition from the previous exercise to the next exercise be accomplished? - Answer-Hand signals and communicationHow will the exercise be ended and what path of travel will riders use? - Answer-From a stop or direction from RiderCoach What are likely questions for reflection beyond those stated on the cards? - Answer-Why - What if and how? What are some of the Site Kit Materials needed? - Answer-Self Assessment chart, Playing cards, fatal vision goggles, rulers, floor tape and vision mats. What is Reflection? - Answer-At the end of exercises, RiderCoach asks learner-centered questions to ensure all riders self-assess and understand significance of skills they just practiced. WHAT IS A REPEATED SPLIT? - Answer-each group doing example more, than once (Dividing riders into smaller group) What is stacking? - Answer-Putting the riders in a group behind each other, either single file or side-byside. What are 2-ways to successfully complete a tight u-turn? - Answer-Slow while staying upright and using friction zone and other is more speed (pace) and to lean motorcycle more into the turn (with or without using the friction zone). What are two things riders to maintain in exercises? - Answer-Safety Margins and demonstrate overall control. What is a good tip for better clutch control? - Answer-Go to it not through it, find friction zone. Best way to not overcoach or undercoach? - Answer-Offer timely 'short' verbal tips (5-words or less) OR appropriate handsignal (like hand under chin to lift head) What is an incident on the range? - Answer-An occurrence that could result in rider injury or motorcycle damage.How many total evaluations in skill test? - Answer-5 cone/weave normal stop; turn from stop & uturn; quickstop; obstacle swerve; curve Power walking tip? - Answer-Do not release clutch lever fully - to it, not through it. WHAT DOES OACR MEAN? - Answer-Observe, Analyze, Coach Reinforce What does RERP mean? - Answer-Rider Education Recognition Program What is the standard dimension of full size range? - Answer-120' X 220' WHAT IS THE RST? - Answer-Riders Skills Test What are the level II Classroom Activities? - Answer-Risk and Skills assessment, Street Strategies, Rider Impairments MSF WEBSITE - Answer-MSF-USA.ORG QUESTION - LEARNER-CENTRIC VS CONTENT CENTRIC - Answer-NOTE THE DIFFERENCE - IMPORTANT ... 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