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MSF Basic Rider Course
** Car and truck drivers tend to drive as they live. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
** Which of the following is good rider behavior?
A Wearing a helmet
B Pre-inspecting the motorcycle
C Completing a formal training course
D All of the above - Correct Answer โ โ D All of the above
** When it comes to sharing the road with other, it is better for a rider to be cooperative in traffic than it is to be non-conforming. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
** In this scene, the primary danger here is:
A Pedestrian crosswalk
B Vehicles in our lane
C We are in blind spots
C Traffic light is broke - Correct Answer โ โ C We are in blind spots
** Most riders cannot tell the difference between low-risk and high- risk behavior. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
** In this scene, the primary danger ahead is:
A Turning car could come into our lane
B Dangerous shoulder area
C Following too closely
D Debris on road surface - Correct Answer โ โ A Turning car could come into our lane
** This sign means: - Correct Answer โ โ Lane added
Learning to ride is risky because - Correct Answer โ โ a mistake could lead to a fall and injury.
Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because: - Correct Answer โ โ Some people have difficulty managing risk.
A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never crashing on the street. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
A good next step after course completion is to: - Correct Answer โ โ Practice the basics on your personal motorcycle.
The one physical skill needed to ride a motorcycle is balance. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are: - Correct Answer โ โ Information processing and decision-making
You may opt out of the course if you become uncomfortable or feel unsafe. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
Rarely is there a single cause of a crash. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
By making safety their goal, good motorcyclists know how to: - Correct Answer โ โ Manage risk.
A good rider is best described as one who: - Correct Answer โ โ Reduces crash causation factors by applying a strategy
Safe riding is more a skill of the eyes and mind than of the hands and feet. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
Which of the following best represents risk offset?
A Leaning with the motorcycle in turns and curves
B Choosing not to ride a motorcycle
C Riding within skill level
D Keeping speed below the speed limit - Correct Answer โ โ Riding within skill level
SEE stands for: - Correct Answer โ โ Search, Evaluate, Execute
The Evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and potential hazards. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
Execute means to use smooth and well timed actions, and includes the three action steps of: adjust speed, adjust position, and; - Correct Answer โ โ Communicate intentions
Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than the others? - Correct Answer โ โ Riding through intersections
Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
What is the No-Zone? - Correct Answer โ โ A large trucks blindspot
When approaching a curve, it is best to: - Correct Answer โ โ Search for possible collision traps and escape paths
Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to: - Correct Answer โ โ Start out on a hill
Body position when crossing an obstacle is: - Correct Answer โ โ Rising off the seat
A good response to a tailgating driver is to: - Correct Answer โ โ Increase your safety margin ahead
When riding at night: - Correct Answer โ โ Use the high beam when not following or meeting other vehicles.
Overriding your headlight at night occurs when: - Correct Answer โ โ Total stopping distance exceeds sight distance
When in a group, you want to ride side by side whenever possible to keep the formation tight. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
Which of the following descriptions apply to Standard-type motorcycles? - Correct Answer โ โ Straight-up seating position
Which type of motorcycle features rear-positioned footrests, high power-to-weight ratio, and a forward leaning ride? - Correct Answer โ โ Sport
Sport-type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power- to-weight ratio. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
Which of the following motorcycle types is designed for riders focused on long-distance riding? - Correct Answer โ โ Touring
Touring-style motorcycles are designed primarily for riders who enjoy both highway and non-highway riding. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
Because scooters have small engines, wearing a helmet is of little value. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
All states use the same definitions, regulations, and requirements for motorcycles. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
The throttle is operated: - Correct Answer โ โ By twisting the right handgrip.
The clutch lever is operated by: - Correct Answer โ โ Squeezing a lever with the left hand.
The front brake lever is operated by the RIGHT foot. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
The shift lever is operated by the LEFT foot lever. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
The control operated by the RIGHT hand is the: - Correct Answer โ โ Front Brake lever.
The control operated by the RIGHT foot is the shift lever. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
A formula for making a basic turn is to: - Correct Answer โ โ Slow, Look, Press, Roll
When stopping, the clutch lever is kept fully squeezed after making the stop. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
Just before the motorcycle stops, square the handlebars so the motorcycle: - Correct Answer โ โ Can be more easily held up.
The brakes are not used like an on/off switch because: - Correct Answer โ โ The wheels could lock up.
To shift to a higher gear: - Correct Answer โ โ Squeeze the clutch lever and roll off the throttle, lift the gear shift lever, release the clutch lever and roll on the throttle.
Good riding posture includes keeping the right wrist flat. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
The key preparations for riding include: - Correct Answer โ โ Motorcycle, Riding Gear, and Mental Attitude
You know a motorcycle's seat height is appropriate if: - Correct Answer โ โ Your feet can reach and support the motorcycle.
The best source of information about motorcycle care is: - Correct Answer โ โ The motorcycle owner's manual.
Dress for the ride as well as the crash means: - Correct Answer โ
โ Your gear should provide comfort, protection and conspicuity
When new, a good helmet should fit: - Correct Answer โ โ Snugly
A white or brightly colored helmet provides more visibly in traffic than a darker colored helmet. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
The most important feature of motorcycle footwear is that it: - Correct Answer โ โ Helps protect ankles and feet in a tip-over.
In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an obstacle. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
A rain-slick surface: - Correct Answer โ โ Is most slippery at the beginning of a rain
Hydroplaning occurs when: - Correct Answer โ โ water builds up under the tires
When riding over crack sealant or tar strips: - Correct Answer โ โ Avoid to much lean
A crowned road: - Correct Answer โ โ is higher in the middle than on the sides
Carrying a passenger: - Correct Answer โ โ Affects motorcycle handling
When carrying extra weight, the space formed between the top of your head and the two axels of the motorcycle is referred to as the: - Correct Answer โ โ Load triangle
If a dog runs towards you while riding, you should: - Correct Answer โ โ Adjust speed tp upset the dogs timing
Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, and uneven tire pressure can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
The primary effects of beverage alcohol are related to: - Correct Answer โ โ Vision and Judgment
As long as your blood alcohol level is under the legal limit, riding while tipsy is not considered an impairment. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
Which of the following is considered one drink?
A 12 ounce beer
D Stop and rest until you feel safe to ride - Correct Answer โ โ D Stop and rest until you feel safe to ride
Negative emotions can have harmful effects on riding judgment. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
"Riding at the limit" can best be described as: - Correct Answer โ
โ Aggressive of reckless riding to the point of nearly crashing
During the range exercises, riders must wear proper protective gear only when the engine is running. True or False? - Correct Answer โ
โ False
If you lose control while the motorcycle is accelerating: - Correct Answer โ โ Squeeze the clutch lever and apply the brakes
During the range exercises, it is permissible to pass other riders without permission from a RiderCoach. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
If you get behind others in an exercise, you should hurry to catch up. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ False
The signal that shows you are ready to begin the exercise is: - Correct Answer โ โ Left hand in the air
The riding exercises will be demonstrated so you can see where to go and what to do. True or False? - Correct Answer โ โ True
** Inattentional Blindness can be best described as: - Correct Answer โ โ Looking toward something plainly visible yet not seeing it
