MSF Basic Rider Course BOLD Questions and
Answers
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? Head injuries
account for the majority of motorcycle fatalities.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? Stones that get thrown up from the roadway,
burns from exhaust pipes, stronger grip on pavement, keep feet on footrests, and provide
protection against foot and ankle.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? Best combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Example, On a chilly day (50F) a motorcyclist riding at 30mpg experiences chilling
effect equivalent to 42F.
What is the value of dressing in layers? So that the layers can be removed as desired.
, What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? List of inspections which should be
checked before every ride.
T = Tires and Wheels
-Air pressure
-Tread
-Cracks, dents, loose spokes
-Bearing
-Brakes
C = Controls
-Levers
-Switches
-Cables
-Hoses
-Throttle
L = Lights and Electrics
-Working Condition
O = Oil and Other Fluids (cooland, hydraulic fluid, fuel)
-Levels
Answers
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? Head injuries
account for the majority of motorcycle fatalities.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? Stones that get thrown up from the roadway,
burns from exhaust pipes, stronger grip on pavement, keep feet on footrests, and provide
protection against foot and ankle.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? Best combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Example, On a chilly day (50F) a motorcyclist riding at 30mpg experiences chilling
effect equivalent to 42F.
What is the value of dressing in layers? So that the layers can be removed as desired.
, What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? List of inspections which should be
checked before every ride.
T = Tires and Wheels
-Air pressure
-Tread
-Cracks, dents, loose spokes
-Bearing
-Brakes
C = Controls
-Levers
-Switches
-Cables
-Hoses
-Throttle
L = Lights and Electrics
-Working Condition
O = Oil and Other Fluids (cooland, hydraulic fluid, fuel)
-Levels
