MSF Basic Rider Course Study
Questions with Complete Solutions9
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - ANSWERS-Stability and
visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANSWERS-Motorcycles do not have the
stability of cars because they must be balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a
crash because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or
other motor vehicles because of their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWERS-The consequences
of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWERS-There is rarely a single cause;
most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - ANSWERS-To have the desire and
motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWERS-By applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWERS-1) staying within personal skill limits;
2) staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the
available time and space to respond to traffic situations before having to react to an emergency.
, What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANSWERS-Search, Evaluate, Execute is the
strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and
implementing a course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - ANSWERS-Providing comfort, increasing
visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? - ANSWERS-The
three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANSWERS-They may not
seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - ANSWERS-DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - ANSWERS-Head injuries.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ANSWERS-Protection from road hazards, burns
from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and ankle
injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - ANSWERS-Best combination of fit and
protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - ANSWERS-A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise
muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - ANSWERS-Layers can be removed as desired.
Questions with Complete Solutions9
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - ANSWERS-Stability and
visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANSWERS-Motorcycles do not have the
stability of cars because they must be balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a
crash because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or
other motor vehicles because of their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWERS-The consequences
of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWERS-There is rarely a single cause;
most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - ANSWERS-To have the desire and
motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWERS-By applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWERS-1) staying within personal skill limits;
2) staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the
available time and space to respond to traffic situations before having to react to an emergency.
, What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANSWERS-Search, Evaluate, Execute is the
strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and
implementing a course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - ANSWERS-Providing comfort, increasing
visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? - ANSWERS-The
three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANSWERS-They may not
seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - ANSWERS-DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - ANSWERS-Head injuries.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ANSWERS-Protection from road hazards, burns
from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and ankle
injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - ANSWERS-Best combination of fit and
protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - ANSWERS-A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise
muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - ANSWERS-Layers can be removed as desired.
