MSF Basic Riders Course EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
100% VERIFIED GRADE A
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - • Street - use on public streets and
highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced riders? - It can be used as
a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - • Motorcycles don't have the
stability of cars and must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - • Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
,Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are aware of), and briefly describe the
circumstances. What would some preventive measures be? - Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - If they have several close
calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - It helps you be more aware of how factors
contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Think about the consequences of
your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - An interaction of factors that accumulate
(speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - One factor may lead to another.
When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - Good motorcyclists reduces factors that lead to
problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Good riders reduce factors that lead up to
problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - "Margin of Error" is how much extra time and space you
need given your skill level
, What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - • S - Search for factors that might lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - • Over the ankle footwear that are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eye protection
What is the function of a helmet? - To protect the head and brain from injury
List the 4 basic components of a helmet named on page 10. - • Outer shell
• Impact absorbing liner
100% VERIFIED GRADE A
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - • Street - use on public streets and
highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced riders? - It can be used as
a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - • Motorcycles don't have the
stability of cars and must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - • Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
,Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are aware of), and briefly describe the
circumstances. What would some preventive measures be? - Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - If they have several close
calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - It helps you be more aware of how factors
contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Think about the consequences of
your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - An interaction of factors that accumulate
(speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - One factor may lead to another.
When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - Good motorcyclists reduces factors that lead to
problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Good riders reduce factors that lead up to
problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - "Margin of Error" is how much extra time and space you
need given your skill level
, What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - • S - Search for factors that might lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - • Over the ankle footwear that are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eye protection
What is the function of a helmet? - To protect the head and brain from injury
List the 4 basic components of a helmet named on page 10. - • Outer shell
• Impact absorbing liner
