MSF assignment Exam Questions and Answers!!
Note the total number of sections. - -16
Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic e-course? - -12-15
. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic; one an overall strategy). - -1 Basic (Slow, Look, Press,
Roll), 2 Over All (Search, Setup, Smooth)
Note the example illustrating use of the wind chill chart - -40 degrees @speed of 55mph has
chilling effect on skin of 25 degrees. Frost bite in 30 min
Define rider character - -Choice to be a safe responsible rider who does the right thing and rides
within personal and situational limits
In less than 50 words, explain risk offset. - -The difference between risk you take and skill you
possess
Good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk vs Bad risk offset is when risk exceeds skill
Does the good risk offset line angle up or down, or is it horizontal? - -- up for better
Note the use of LP1, LP2, and LP3. - -Varies considering what's going on ahead, behind and side to
side. LP1 left portion: start position to see and be seen, LP2 Center Portion or middle third: to help with
hazards on both sides LP3 right portion or right third of lane to avoid wind blast from on coming truck,
see and be seen from oncoming cars
What are the specific designations for the 3 visual lead times and distances? - -2 second following
time and distance, 4 second urgent time and distance, 12 second anticipation time and distance
, How many feet does it take to make an average real‐world stop at 60 mph? - -Perception/Reaction
135 ft, Braking 165 ft total 300 ft
List the 4 search categories. - -1 Traffic controls & roadway design features 2 Roadway users, 3
Road surface conditions, 4 Escape paths
List the 3 action steps of Execute. - -Adjusting speed, adjusting position, Communicating
intentions
How many escape paths are there per the Rider Handbook? - -3 Front, Left, Right
Define Presentation. - -Use lane position where others are best able to see you.
Explain Open Up the View. - -use a position to see and be seen in both directions without
interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians
How many curve options are there as noted in the Rider Handbook? - -27 different options.
Note the tips for curves under the categories of Search, Evaluate, Execute, General. - - -Search
road signs, observe, speed limit, look ahead. Evaluate - risk and set entry speed into curve. Execute -
smooth steady use of controls. General - Stay in comfort Zone, ride in skill limits.
Define Road Furnitue. - -Refers to all roadside objects
Name the title of the MSF Kit that addresses group riding. - -Host an event (HAE) Share the
adventure - Group Riding
21. What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill)? - -Additional traction
must be available and more lean angle needed
Note the total number of sections. - -16
Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic e-course? - -12-15
. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic; one an overall strategy). - -1 Basic (Slow, Look, Press,
Roll), 2 Over All (Search, Setup, Smooth)
Note the example illustrating use of the wind chill chart - -40 degrees @speed of 55mph has
chilling effect on skin of 25 degrees. Frost bite in 30 min
Define rider character - -Choice to be a safe responsible rider who does the right thing and rides
within personal and situational limits
In less than 50 words, explain risk offset. - -The difference between risk you take and skill you
possess
Good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk vs Bad risk offset is when risk exceeds skill
Does the good risk offset line angle up or down, or is it horizontal? - -- up for better
Note the use of LP1, LP2, and LP3. - -Varies considering what's going on ahead, behind and side to
side. LP1 left portion: start position to see and be seen, LP2 Center Portion or middle third: to help with
hazards on both sides LP3 right portion or right third of lane to avoid wind blast from on coming truck,
see and be seen from oncoming cars
What are the specific designations for the 3 visual lead times and distances? - -2 second following
time and distance, 4 second urgent time and distance, 12 second anticipation time and distance
, How many feet does it take to make an average real‐world stop at 60 mph? - -Perception/Reaction
135 ft, Braking 165 ft total 300 ft
List the 4 search categories. - -1 Traffic controls & roadway design features 2 Roadway users, 3
Road surface conditions, 4 Escape paths
List the 3 action steps of Execute. - -Adjusting speed, adjusting position, Communicating
intentions
How many escape paths are there per the Rider Handbook? - -3 Front, Left, Right
Define Presentation. - -Use lane position where others are best able to see you.
Explain Open Up the View. - -use a position to see and be seen in both directions without
interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians
How many curve options are there as noted in the Rider Handbook? - -27 different options.
Note the tips for curves under the categories of Search, Evaluate, Execute, General. - - -Search
road signs, observe, speed limit, look ahead. Evaluate - risk and set entry speed into curve. Execute -
smooth steady use of controls. General - Stay in comfort Zone, ride in skill limits.
Define Road Furnitue. - -Refers to all roadside objects
Name the title of the MSF Kit that addresses group riding. - -Host an event (HAE) Share the
adventure - Group Riding
21. What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill)? - -Additional traction
must be available and more lean angle needed
