MSF BASIC ECOURSE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - (answer) • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - (answer) • 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? - (answer) 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 - (answer) • 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? - (answer) • 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? - (answer) Only answered after group crash
session!
,MSF BASIC ECOURSE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Who is responsible for safety? - (answer) Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - (answer) If they have
several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - (answer) It helps you be more aware of how
factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - (answer) Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - (answer) Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - (answer) An interaction of factors that accumulate
(speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - (answer) Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or
crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - (answer) 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" - (answer) Good motorcyclists reduces factors
that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - (answer) Good riders reduce factors that lead
up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - (answer) "Margin of Error" is how much extra time
and space you need given your skill level
, MSF BASIC ECOURSE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - (answer) • 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 - (answer) • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - (answer) • 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? - (answer) To protect the head and brain from injury
DETAILED ANSWERS
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - (answer) • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - (answer) • 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? - (answer) 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 - (answer) • 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? - (answer) • 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? - (answer) Only answered after group crash
session!
,MSF BASIC ECOURSE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Who is responsible for safety? - (answer) Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - (answer) If they have
several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - (answer) It helps you be more aware of how
factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - (answer) Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - (answer) Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - (answer) An interaction of factors that accumulate
(speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - (answer) Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or
crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - (answer) 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" - (answer) Good motorcyclists reduces factors
that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - (answer) Good riders reduce factors that lead
up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - (answer) "Margin of Error" is how much extra time
and space you need given your skill level
, MSF BASIC ECOURSE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - (answer) • 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 - (answer) • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - (answer) • 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? - (answer) To protect the head and brain from injury
