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