MSF Assignment Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Note the total number of sections. - Correct answer-16
Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic e-
course? - Correct answer-12-15
. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic; one an overall strategy). - Correct
answer-1 Basic (Slow, Look, Press, Roll), 2 Over All (Search, Setup, Smooth)
Note the example illustrating use of the wind chill chart - Correct answer-40
degrees @speed of 55mph has chilling effect on skin of 25 degrees. Frost bite in 30
min
Define rider character - Correct answer-Choice to be a safe responsible rider who
does the right thing and rides within personal and situational limits
In less than 50 words, explain risk offset. - Correct answer-The difference between
risk you take and skill you possess
Good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk vs Bad risk offset is when risk exceeds
skill
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, Does the good risk offset line angle up or down, or is it horizontal? - Correct
answer-- up for better
Note the use of LP1, LP2, and LP3. - Correct answer-Varies considering what's
going on ahead, behind and side to side. LP1 left portion: start position to see and
be seen, LP2 Center Portion or middle third: to help with hazards on both sides
LP3 right portion or right third of lane to avoid wind blast from on coming truck,
see and be seen from oncoming cars
What are the specific designations for the 3 visual lead times and distances? -
Correct answer-2 second following time and distance, 4 second urgent time and
distance, 12 second anticipation time and distance
How many feet does it take to make an average real‐world stop at 60 mph? -
Correct answer-Perception/Reaction 135 ft, Braking 165 ft total 300 ft
List the 4 search categories. - Correct answer-1 Traffic controls & roadway design
features 2 Roadway users, 3 Road surface conditions, 4 Escape paths
List the 3 action steps of Execute. - Correct answer-Adjusting speed, adjusting
position, Communicating intentions
How many escape paths are there per the Rider Handbook? - Correct answer-3
Front, Left, Right
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and Answers
Note the total number of sections. - Correct answer-16
Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic e-
course? - Correct answer-12-15
. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic; one an overall strategy). - Correct
answer-1 Basic (Slow, Look, Press, Roll), 2 Over All (Search, Setup, Smooth)
Note the example illustrating use of the wind chill chart - Correct answer-40
degrees @speed of 55mph has chilling effect on skin of 25 degrees. Frost bite in 30
min
Define rider character - Correct answer-Choice to be a safe responsible rider who
does the right thing and rides within personal and situational limits
In less than 50 words, explain risk offset. - Correct answer-The difference between
risk you take and skill you possess
Good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk vs Bad risk offset is when risk exceeds
skill
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, Does the good risk offset line angle up or down, or is it horizontal? - Correct
answer-- up for better
Note the use of LP1, LP2, and LP3. - Correct answer-Varies considering what's
going on ahead, behind and side to side. LP1 left portion: start position to see and
be seen, LP2 Center Portion or middle third: to help with hazards on both sides
LP3 right portion or right third of lane to avoid wind blast from on coming truck,
see and be seen from oncoming cars
What are the specific designations for the 3 visual lead times and distances? -
Correct answer-2 second following time and distance, 4 second urgent time and
distance, 12 second anticipation time and distance
How many feet does it take to make an average real‐world stop at 60 mph? -
Correct answer-Perception/Reaction 135 ft, Braking 165 ft total 300 ft
List the 4 search categories. - Correct answer-1 Traffic controls & roadway design
features 2 Roadway users, 3 Road surface conditions, 4 Escape paths
List the 3 action steps of Execute. - Correct answer-Adjusting speed, adjusting
position, Communicating intentions
How many escape paths are there per the Rider Handbook? - Correct answer-3
Front, Left, Right
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