MSF - Basic Riders Course Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - Correct answer-•
Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - Correct 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? - Correct answer-It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course
and get enhanced street riding capabilities
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,Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - Correct
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? - Correct 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? -
Correct answer-Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - Correct answer-Everyone is responsible for safety
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, How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? -
Correct answer-If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Be aware of the
risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Correct answer-
Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept
personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - Correct answer-An interaction
of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or
carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - Correct answer-Accumulating factors that lead to
a hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - Correct
answer-One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash.
Eliminating factors can break the chain.
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Questions and Answers
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - Correct answer-•
Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - Correct 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? - Correct answer-It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course
and get enhanced street riding capabilities
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,Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - Correct
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? - Correct 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? -
Correct answer-Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - Correct answer-Everyone is responsible for safety
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, How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? -
Correct answer-If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Be aware of the
risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Correct answer-
Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept
personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - Correct answer-An interaction
of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or
carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - Correct answer-Accumulating factors that lead to
a hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - Correct
answer-One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash.
Eliminating factors can break the chain.
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