MSF - Basic Riders Course Exam
Questions with Complete Solutions19
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - ANSWERS-• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - ANSWERS-• 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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-• 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? - ANSWERS-• 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? - ANSWERS-Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - ANSWERS-Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - ANSWERS-If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - ANSWERS-It helps you be more
aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - ANSWERS-Be aware of the risks and accept
them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWERS-Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWERS-An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
, What leads up to most crashes? - ANSWERS-Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - ANSWERS-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" - ANSWERS-Good motorcyclists reduces
factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWERS-Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWERS-"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? - ANSWERS-• 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 - ANSWERS-• Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
Questions with Complete Solutions19
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - ANSWERS-• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - ANSWERS-• 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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-• 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? - ANSWERS-• 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? - ANSWERS-Only answered after
group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - ANSWERS-Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - ANSWERS-If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - ANSWERS-It helps you be more
aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - ANSWERS-Be aware of the risks and accept
them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWERS-Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWERS-An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
, What leads up to most crashes? - ANSWERS-Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - ANSWERS-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" - ANSWERS-Good motorcyclists reduces
factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWERS-Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWERS-"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? - ANSWERS-• 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 - ANSWERS-• Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
