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List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. correct answers • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types correct 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? correct
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 correct 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? correct 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? correct answers Only answered
after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? correct answers Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? correct answers If
they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? correct 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? correct answers Be aware of the risks and
accept them
, Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? correct answers Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? correct answers An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? correct answers Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? correct 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" correct answers Good motorcyclists
reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? correct answers Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? correct 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? correct 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 correct answers • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear correct answers • Over the ankle footwear that
are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. correct answers • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types correct 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? correct
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 correct 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? correct 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? correct answers Only answered
after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? correct answers Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? correct answers If
they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? correct 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? correct answers Be aware of the risks and
accept them
, Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? correct answers Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? correct answers An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? correct answers Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? correct 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" correct answers Good motorcyclists
reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? correct answers Good riders reduce factors
that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? correct 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? correct 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 correct answers • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear correct answers • Over the ankle footwear that
are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
• Full-Fingered Gloves
• Helmet that meets DOT requirements
