MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
UPDATED EXAMS TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Are ordinary glasses or sunglasses alone sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔
✔✔What types of eye and/or face protection can a rider choose? - ✔✔
✔✔Name four considerations about eye and face protection. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ✔✔Protection from road hazards, burns
from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and
ankle injuries.
✔✔What features of a full-fingered glove help a rider? - ✔✔
✔✔What is the value of motorcycle-specific clothing? - ✔✔• Provides the best
combination of fit and protection
•They are designated to fit while in a riding position
•Cut longer in selves and legs and fuller in shoulders
✔✔How can motorcycle riding gear make you more visible? - ✔✔
, ✔✔What are some features your gear should have if you are riding in rain or cold
weather? - ✔✔
✔✔Define hypothermia - ✔✔abnormally low body temperature; indicated by core
temperature less than 95°F (35°C)
✔✔What is wind chill? - ✔✔The temp of wind speed and air temp combined
✔✔What is the value of dressing in layers? - ✔✔You can adjust to conditions
✔✔What should you be cautious of in hot weather? - ✔✔Dehydration and heat
exhaustion
✔✔In what way can riding a motorcycle affect hearing and what can be done? - ✔✔
✔✔What does it mean to have a good mental attitude? - ✔✔Safety is your #1 priority
✔✔Where do most crashes occur? - ✔✔Curves and intersections
✔✔Name three reasons why riding a motorcycle involves more risk than driving a car or
truck - ✔✔
✔✔What is the primary cause of motorcycle-related crashes? - ✔✔
✔✔What questions help you think about the risks of riding? - ✔✔
✔✔After learning to ride, why is safety more about mental skills than physical skills? -
✔✔
✔✔List the three key safety margins - ✔✔(1) Having riding skill and motorcycle
maneuverability beyond what is actually needed.
(2) Having traction beyond what is actually needed.
(3) Having time and space beyond what is actually needed.
✔✔What are five characteristics of a rider who manages risk properly? - ✔✔
✔✔What does it mean to have good risk offset? - ✔✔Skill exceeds risks you take
✔✔What does it mean to have good lane choice? - ✔✔When you pick a lane that you
do not have to change lanes often, and you can see ahead while being visible to others.
✔✔What is the purpose of using three different positions within a lane? - ✔✔
UPDATED EXAMS TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Are ordinary glasses or sunglasses alone sufficient eye protection? - ✔✔
✔✔What types of eye and/or face protection can a rider choose? - ✔✔
✔✔Name four considerations about eye and face protection. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ✔✔Protection from road hazards, burns
from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and
ankle injuries.
✔✔What features of a full-fingered glove help a rider? - ✔✔
✔✔What is the value of motorcycle-specific clothing? - ✔✔• Provides the best
combination of fit and protection
•They are designated to fit while in a riding position
•Cut longer in selves and legs and fuller in shoulders
✔✔How can motorcycle riding gear make you more visible? - ✔✔
, ✔✔What are some features your gear should have if you are riding in rain or cold
weather? - ✔✔
✔✔Define hypothermia - ✔✔abnormally low body temperature; indicated by core
temperature less than 95°F (35°C)
✔✔What is wind chill? - ✔✔The temp of wind speed and air temp combined
✔✔What is the value of dressing in layers? - ✔✔You can adjust to conditions
✔✔What should you be cautious of in hot weather? - ✔✔Dehydration and heat
exhaustion
✔✔In what way can riding a motorcycle affect hearing and what can be done? - ✔✔
✔✔What does it mean to have a good mental attitude? - ✔✔Safety is your #1 priority
✔✔Where do most crashes occur? - ✔✔Curves and intersections
✔✔Name three reasons why riding a motorcycle involves more risk than driving a car or
truck - ✔✔
✔✔What is the primary cause of motorcycle-related crashes? - ✔✔
✔✔What questions help you think about the risks of riding? - ✔✔
✔✔After learning to ride, why is safety more about mental skills than physical skills? -
✔✔
✔✔List the three key safety margins - ✔✔(1) Having riding skill and motorcycle
maneuverability beyond what is actually needed.
(2) Having traction beyond what is actually needed.
(3) Having time and space beyond what is actually needed.
✔✔What are five characteristics of a rider who manages risk properly? - ✔✔
✔✔What does it mean to have good risk offset? - ✔✔Skill exceeds risks you take
✔✔What does it mean to have good lane choice? - ✔✔When you pick a lane that you
do not have to change lanes often, and you can see ahead while being visible to others.
✔✔What is the purpose of using three different positions within a lane? - ✔✔
