MSF Basic Rider Course – Questions With Correct
Solutions
Name 2 primary differences b/t cars/trucks & motorcycle. Correct
Answer - motorcycle doesnt have stability and balance like cars.
Problems that those differences causes Correct Answer - less
protection, not readily seen due to size of MC.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
Correct Answer - think of consequences before riding in traffic.
What is the primary cause of MC crashes? Correct Answer -
multiple factors, rarely a single cause.
How does the handbook define a "good mororcyclists"? Correct
Answer - have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk
while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? Correct
Answer - applying a STRATEGY. responsible riding; think before
acting, consider consequences of actions.
What is SEE, means? Correct Answer - strategy of MSF to help
understand what's going on in traffic, constantly planning ahead.
Search, Evaluate, Execute.
Several purposes of protective riding gears. Correct Answer -
comfort, increasing visability, & offering protection.
difference b/t a full face & 3/4th coverage helment? Correct
Answer - 3/4th doesn't offer face and chin protection.
, Why arent ordinary (sun)glasses sufficient eye protection?
Correct Answer - can shatter, fly off, or allow wind/ airborne
object to reach eyes.
What stickers are likely to undicate a well-made helmet? Correct
Answer - DOT, or snell memorial foundation.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of MC deaths?
Correct Answer - head injuries
What is the vaule of appropriate footwear? Correct Answer -
from variety of riding hazards, protection against foot & ankle
injuries.
What is the value of MC specific clothing? Correct Answer - for
fit & protection
Define "hypothermia"/ ie Correct Answer - a condition of
subnormal body temperature, can cause loss of concentration,
slowed reactions, loss of smooth precise muscle movement.
Value of dressing in layers Correct Answer - form warm
insulation
T-CLOCS? means? Correct Answer - preride inspection. T-tires
& wheels, C-controls, L-lights & electrics, O-oil & fluids, C-chassis, S-
stands
What are the primary MC controls? Correct Answer - throttle,
clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate & control motorcycle lean
(for turns)? Correct Answer - handlebars
Solutions
Name 2 primary differences b/t cars/trucks & motorcycle. Correct
Answer - motorcycle doesnt have stability and balance like cars.
Problems that those differences causes Correct Answer - less
protection, not readily seen due to size of MC.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
Correct Answer - think of consequences before riding in traffic.
What is the primary cause of MC crashes? Correct Answer -
multiple factors, rarely a single cause.
How does the handbook define a "good mororcyclists"? Correct
Answer - have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk
while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? Correct
Answer - applying a STRATEGY. responsible riding; think before
acting, consider consequences of actions.
What is SEE, means? Correct Answer - strategy of MSF to help
understand what's going on in traffic, constantly planning ahead.
Search, Evaluate, Execute.
Several purposes of protective riding gears. Correct Answer -
comfort, increasing visability, & offering protection.
difference b/t a full face & 3/4th coverage helment? Correct
Answer - 3/4th doesn't offer face and chin protection.
, Why arent ordinary (sun)glasses sufficient eye protection?
Correct Answer - can shatter, fly off, or allow wind/ airborne
object to reach eyes.
What stickers are likely to undicate a well-made helmet? Correct
Answer - DOT, or snell memorial foundation.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of MC deaths?
Correct Answer - head injuries
What is the vaule of appropriate footwear? Correct Answer -
from variety of riding hazards, protection against foot & ankle
injuries.
What is the value of MC specific clothing? Correct Answer - for
fit & protection
Define "hypothermia"/ ie Correct Answer - a condition of
subnormal body temperature, can cause loss of concentration,
slowed reactions, loss of smooth precise muscle movement.
Value of dressing in layers Correct Answer - form warm
insulation
T-CLOCS? means? Correct Answer - preride inspection. T-tires
& wheels, C-controls, L-lights & electrics, O-oil & fluids, C-chassis, S-
stands
What are the primary MC controls? Correct Answer - throttle,
clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate & control motorcycle lean
(for turns)? Correct Answer - handlebars
