MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION STUDY
EXAMS GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔What are some environmental conditions that may be hazardous and what can you
do? - ✔✔
✔✔What is an escape path? - ✔✔Path that is open and allows you to avoid a collision
✔✔What is the danger with target fixation? - ✔✔You may crash into the target you are
staring at
✔✔Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a rider and other traffic? - ✔✔
✔✔What is 360 degree awareness? - ✔✔being aware of traffic ahead, behind, left, and
right
✔✔What is presentation? - ✔✔To use a lane position where others are best able to see
you
✔✔What does it mean to Open Up the View? - ✔✔To use a position to see and be seen
in both directions at an intersection without interfering with cross traffic
, or pedestrians
✔✔Why is turning from a stop an important skill? - ✔✔You want to stay in your lane and
avoid running into other traffic when you turn at intersections
✔✔What are some tips for turning from a stop? - ✔✔If you are turning from a stop,
select a lane position that allows you to see traffic. If the turn is tight, it may help to turn
the handlebars and lean the motorcycle slightly in the direction of the turn before
starting out. You can also position yourself at a slight angle. Manage the clutch lever
and throttle so you do not accelerate too fast or turn too wide.
✔✔What are some hazards between intersections? - ✔✔• Maintain a Space Cushion
• Riding in blind spots
• Varying speeds of traffic
• Vehicles pulling away from parked positions
• Pedestrians
• Drivers that tailgate
✔✔In what ways do cars and motorcycles have blind spots? - ✔✔
✔✔What is the No-zone? - ✔✔The blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a
truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you.
✔✔What is the proper technique for lane changes? - ✔✔Check the space you want to
use is clear (mirror check); head check; signal in advance; cancel signal when in new
lane
✔✔What are some things to be aware of when merging? - ✔✔Traffic behind; escape
path; use caution when merge area is used by traffic exiting; use good lane position to
see and be seen
✔✔When merging onto a freeway, why match speed to traffic flow? - ✔✔
✔✔What are the three curve types? - ✔✔1-constant radius,
2-increasing radius, and
3-decreasing radius
✔✔What are the three curve parts? - ✔✔1-entry,
2-apex, and
3-exit
✔✔What are the three lane positions used for curves? - ✔✔1-outside,
2-middle, and
3-inside
EXAMS GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔What are some environmental conditions that may be hazardous and what can you
do? - ✔✔
✔✔What is an escape path? - ✔✔Path that is open and allows you to avoid a collision
✔✔What is the danger with target fixation? - ✔✔You may crash into the target you are
staring at
✔✔Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a rider and other traffic? - ✔✔
✔✔What is 360 degree awareness? - ✔✔being aware of traffic ahead, behind, left, and
right
✔✔What is presentation? - ✔✔To use a lane position where others are best able to see
you
✔✔What does it mean to Open Up the View? - ✔✔To use a position to see and be seen
in both directions at an intersection without interfering with cross traffic
, or pedestrians
✔✔Why is turning from a stop an important skill? - ✔✔You want to stay in your lane and
avoid running into other traffic when you turn at intersections
✔✔What are some tips for turning from a stop? - ✔✔If you are turning from a stop,
select a lane position that allows you to see traffic. If the turn is tight, it may help to turn
the handlebars and lean the motorcycle slightly in the direction of the turn before
starting out. You can also position yourself at a slight angle. Manage the clutch lever
and throttle so you do not accelerate too fast or turn too wide.
✔✔What are some hazards between intersections? - ✔✔• Maintain a Space Cushion
• Riding in blind spots
• Varying speeds of traffic
• Vehicles pulling away from parked positions
• Pedestrians
• Drivers that tailgate
✔✔In what ways do cars and motorcycles have blind spots? - ✔✔
✔✔What is the No-zone? - ✔✔The blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a
truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you.
✔✔What is the proper technique for lane changes? - ✔✔Check the space you want to
use is clear (mirror check); head check; signal in advance; cancel signal when in new
lane
✔✔What are some things to be aware of when merging? - ✔✔Traffic behind; escape
path; use caution when merge area is used by traffic exiting; use good lane position to
see and be seen
✔✔When merging onto a freeway, why match speed to traffic flow? - ✔✔
✔✔What are the three curve types? - ✔✔1-constant radius,
2-increasing radius, and
3-decreasing radius
✔✔What are the three curve parts? - ✔✔1-entry,
2-apex, and
3-exit
✔✔What are the three lane positions used for curves? - ✔✔1-outside,
2-middle, and
3-inside
