MSF Basic Rider Course Exam:MSF Basic Ride:MSF Written Test
Questions & Answers
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - ANSWER:• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - ANSWER:• 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? - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:• 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? - ANSWER:• 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? - ANSWER:Only answered after group crash
session!
Who is responsible for safety? - ANSWER:Everyone is responsible for safety
, How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - ANSWER:If they have several
close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - ANSWER:It helps you be more aware of how
factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - ANSWER:Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWER:Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWER:An interaction of factors that accumulate
(speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - ANSWER:Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or
crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - ANSWER: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" - ANSWER:Good motorcyclists reduces factors that
lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWER:Good riders reduce factors that lead up
to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWER:"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? - ANSWER:• 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 - ANSWER:• Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - ANSWER:• Over the ankle footwear that are non-slip
Questions & Answers
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - ANSWER:• Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - ANSWER:• 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? - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:• 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? - ANSWER:• 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? - ANSWER:Only answered after group crash
session!
Who is responsible for safety? - ANSWER:Everyone is responsible for safety
, How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - ANSWER:If they have several
close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - ANSWER:It helps you be more aware of how
factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - ANSWER:Be aware of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWER:Think about the
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWER:An interaction of factors that accumulate
(speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - ANSWER:Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or
crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - ANSWER: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" - ANSWER:Good motorcyclists reduces factors that
lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWER:Good riders reduce factors that lead up
to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWER:"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? - ANSWER:• 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 - ANSWER:• Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - ANSWER:• Over the ankle footwear that are non-slip
