MSF Basic Rider Practice Exam Questions With Correct
Answers Graded A+
What 3 things in the Oval of Safety affect your margin of safety?☑️Correct Ans-• Capabilities
and limitations of your motorcycle
• Your capabilities and limitations
• Roadway/Traffic conditions
Where is the greatest potential for conflict?☑️Correct Ans-Intersections present the greatest
potential for conflict
What 4 steps should you follow when around an intersection?☑️Correct Ans-• Check traffic
behind you
• Check oncoming traffic
• Check traffic to the left
• Check traffic to the right
What is the significance about a traffic-actuated signal?☑️Correct Ans-Sensors in the road detect
the presence of a vehicle and make the light change
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each.☑️Correct Ans-• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
,Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types☑️Correct Ans-• 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
Ans-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 Ans-• 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 Ans-• 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 Ans-Only answered
after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety?☑️Correct Ans-Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle?☑️Correct Ans-If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain?☑️Correct Ans-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 Ans-Be aware of the risks and accept
them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?☑️Correct Ans-Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?☑️Correct Ans-An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes?☑️Correct Ans-Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
Answers Graded A+
What 3 things in the Oval of Safety affect your margin of safety?☑️Correct Ans-• Capabilities
and limitations of your motorcycle
• Your capabilities and limitations
• Roadway/Traffic conditions
Where is the greatest potential for conflict?☑️Correct Ans-Intersections present the greatest
potential for conflict
What 4 steps should you follow when around an intersection?☑️Correct Ans-• Check traffic
behind you
• Check oncoming traffic
• Check traffic to the left
• Check traffic to the right
What is the significance about a traffic-actuated signal?☑️Correct Ans-Sensors in the road detect
the presence of a vehicle and make the light change
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each.☑️Correct Ans-• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
,Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types☑️Correct Ans-• 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
Ans-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 Ans-• 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 Ans-• 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 Ans-Only answered
after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety?☑️Correct Ans-Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle?☑️Correct Ans-If they
have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain?☑️Correct Ans-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 Ans-Be aware of the risks and accept
them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?☑️Correct Ans-Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?☑️Correct Ans-An interaction of factors that
accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes?☑️Correct Ans-Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous
situation or crash
