MSF Basic Rider Course Study Questions
MSF Basic Rider Course Study Questions
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Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - Answer:
Stability and visibility.
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MSF Basic Rider Course Study Questions
(123 terms) with Certified Solutions
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - Answer: Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - Answer: * Motorcycles do not have stability of cars because they must be balanced, and
- Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash because there is less protection.
- Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of their size. Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - Answer: * The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic. What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - Answer: * Rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors. How does Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - Answer: * With desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding. How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - Answer: * By applying a strategy. What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - Answer: 1) staying within personal skill limits;
- staying within motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits;
- staying within available time and space to respond to traffic situations before having to react to an emergency.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - Answer: * Protection from road hazards,
- Burns from exhaust pipes,
- Gripping pavement and footrests, and
- Protection from foot and ankle injuries. What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - Answer: Best combination of:
- Fit and
- Protection. Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - Answer: * Condition of subnormal body temperature. Can cause:
- loss of concentration,
- slowed reactions, and
- Loss of smooth, precise muscle movement. What is the value of dressing in layers? - Answer: Layers can be removed as desired. What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - Answer: A pre-ride inspection checklist. T-CLOCS:
- Tires and Wheels;
- Controls;
- Lights and Electrics;
- Oil and Other Fluids;
- Chassis;
- Stands. What are the primary motorcycle controls? - Answer: Handlebars, Throttle, Clutch lever, Gearshift lever, Front brake lever, Rear brake pedal. What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)?
- Answer: The handlebars. What is meant by "shift pattern"? - Answer: The order of the gears (1-N-2-3-4-5) Where are the brake controls found? - Answer: The right side of the motorcycle (front brake lever and rear brake pedal) What does the fuel valve do? - Answer: Controls flow of gasoline to engine. What is the function of the tachometer? - Answer: The tachometer indicates engine speed.
List the 4 steps in turning. - Answer: 4 steps in turning. Slow, Look, Press, Roll. When is the counterweight technique used? - Answer: Slow, tight turns. Why do you change gears? - Answer: To match tengine speed with road speed. What is the 3-part shift process? - Answer: 1) Roll off the throttle as the clutch is squeezed;
- Lift (shifting up) or press (shifting down) the shift lever firmly as far as it will go;
- smoothly ease out the clutch and adjust the throttle. What is engine braking? - Answer: Shifting to a lower gear. How much of a motorcycle's stopping power is available from the front brake? - Answer: 70% or more. Why should both brakes be used simultaneously? - Answer: * To develop the habit of using both brakes...
- So your reflexes will be ready to respond quickly and properly when an emergency situation occurs.
What's the purpose of the range safety rules? - Answer: To provide a:
- Low risk and
- Positive learning environment. How will the RiderCoaches communicate with you on the range? - Answer: Hand signals. What does it mean to have a space cushion? - Answer: Putting space between yourself and the traffic around you. How does a motorcyclist utilize lane positions? - Answer: Choose a position that allows you to:
- See problems ahead and
- Allows other drivers to see you. Name some ways to be more visible to others in traffic. - Answer: Clothing, Headlight, Signals, Brake light, Horn. What are the 3 "lead times" (RiderRadar)? - Answer: 2-second following distance, 4-second immediate path, and 12- second anticipated path.
What is the No-Zone? - Answer: * Areas around a truck to avoid
- Because the driver cannot see you. How should you respond to a tailgating driver? - Answer: * Flash your brake light;
- Gradually reduce speed to create more space in front;
- Maintain a lane position that discourages sharing the lane;
- Turn at the next opportunity to allow the tailgater to pass. What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve? - Answer: * What is its radius and slope?
- What is the surface composition and condition?
- What other traffic is involved?
- Is the entire curve visible?
- What happens beyond the curve? How can an outside-inside-outside path of travel help you in curves? - Answer: Decreases turning radius. Why rise off the seat when crossing an obstacle? - Answer: To use legs as shock absorbers. Why make a head check before changing lanes? - Answer: To check your blind spots.
What makes starting out on a hill (upgrade) more difficult? - Answer: The rider needs to prevent the motorcycle from rolling backwards. What is "overriding the headlight" and what is the solution? - Answer: * When total stopping distance exceeds sight distance.
- Keep speeds reasonable for conditions, and
- Use lights from other vehicles in front of you to help with searching ahead. Name and explain the best way to achieve maximum braking? - Answer: * Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel.
- Simultaneously squeeze front brake lever & apply rear brake pedal.
- Keep the body centered and look well ahead, not down. What complicates braking in a curve? - Answer: The amount of traction available for braking is reduced. What is a key to stopping quickly in a curve? - Answer: * To get the motorcycle straight up as soon as possible....
- So the maximum amount of traction is available for braking. What should you do if the front tire skids because of improper braking (front brake grab)? - Answer: * Immediately release front brake to allow wheel to resume rolling, and
- Then reapply the brake properly.
- Keep both feet on the ground and brakes applied while passenger mounts;
- Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration,
- Go easy on lean angles; Have passenger follow these rules:
- Hold the operator's waist or hips, or passenger hand-holds.
- Keep feet on the passenger footrests at all times, including stop points.
- Keep hands and feet away from hot or moving parts.
- Look over the rider's shoulder in the direction of turns and curves.
- Avoid leaning or turning around; make no sudden moves that might affect stability.
- When cross an obstacle, rise slightly off the seat. What 3 points should be considered when carrying loads? - Answer: Weight, location, and security. How should you respond to a dog that approaches from the side? - Answer: Slow, including a downshift, then accelerate past the point of interception. What are the 2 primary effects of alcohol? - Answer: Diminish visual capabilities and alter good judgment. How fast is alcohol eliminated from the bloodstream? - Answer: The rate of almost "one drink" per hour for men, and about three-fourths of that rate for women.
How much beverage alcohol equals one drink? - Answer: one-half ounce of pure ethyl alcohol. What is the best way to approach intervention? - Answer: Enlist others. What are some ways to intervene when someone has had too much to drink? - Answer: * Arrange a ride;
- Slow the pace of drinking;
- Delay departure;
- Keep the bike parked. An off-highway motorcycle: A. Performs well on public streets and highways. B. Has turn signals and mirrors C. Primarily is used for off-highway recreation and competition. - Answer: C Before risks can be managed, a rider must: A. Develop superior riding skills. B. Consider the consequences of actions. C. Wear the minimum protective gear. - Answer: B To have a margin of safety means to: A. Keep a 12 second following distance. B. Create time and space. C. Ride where there is little traffic. - Answer: B
Good advice for cold weather riding is to: Dress in layers. Wear bulky gloves. Wear clothing with lots of zippers. - Answer: Dress in layers. A good way to remember the pre-ride inspection checklist is to think: Tires, wheels, engine. T-CLOCS. Parts and controls. - Answer: T-CLOCS. A pre-ride inspection of the motorcycle should be as routine and automatic as checking the weather forecast before heading out for the day. It's quick and easy to check the critical components, and a convenient reminder is T-CLOCS. Below is a chart of a T-CLOCS inspection, all of which should be checked before every ride. T — Tires and Wheels • Air pressure • Tread • Cracks, dents, loose spokes • Bearings • Brakes C — Controls • Levers • Switches • Cables • Hoses • Throttle L — Lights and Electrics • Working condition O — Oil and Other Fluids (coolant, hydraulic fluid, fuel) • Levels • Leaks C — Chassis • Suspension • Drive components (chain, belt, or driveshaft) S — Sidestand The throttle is:
The right handgrip. Operated by the right foot. Used in a wrist-up position. - Answer: The right handgrip. The clutch lever is used to: Connect power from the engine to the rear wheel. Increase brake pressure to the rear tire. Initiate a low-speed turn. - Answer: Connect power from the engine to the rear wheel. The shift pattern on a motorcycle is: Different for each motorcycle. Indicated in the instrument cluster. Set up to shift to higher gears by lifting the gearshift lever. - Answer: Set up to shift to higher gears by lifting the gearshift lever. A way to remember the engine start procedure is: T-CLOCS Thumb/Key/Throttle FINE-C - Answer: FINE-C A procedure called FINE-C is used to start the engine. It stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, and Choke/Clutch. Fuel Valve: Turn the fuel valve ON ("vacuum" valves do not have on "off" position). Ignition: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The indicator lights should come on.
A motorcyclist generally divides a road lane into: Halves Thirds Quarters - Answer: Thirds Positioning yourself properly within a lane can help you avoid windblast from other vehicles, help you see and avoid roadway hazards, and help you create and maintain a space cushion between yourself and other traffic. Don't hide among other vehicles. Position yourself so that drivers ahead can see you in their mirrors. Choosing a position that helps you see potential problems ahead can also help drivers see you sooner. The recommended distance to look ahead to identify hazards is: As far as you can see. 12 seconds. The 2-second following distance. - Answer: 12 seconds. Proper searching technique requires that you scan 12 seconds ahead. This means to look ahead to an area it would take that long to reach. It provides time to prepare for a situation before it becomes immediate. A proper technique for going over an obstacle is: Brake while crossing the obstacle. Speed up prior to crossing the obstacle. Rise off the seat. - Answer: Rise off the seat. Slow as much as traffic and time permit. Approach at a 90-degree angle if possible.
Avoid target fixating on the obstacle, and keep eyes up and looking ahead once the path over the obstacle is determined; continue to SEE. Rise slightly off the seat before reaching the obstacle keeping your knees bent and against the tank. Squeeze both handgrips firmly; do not cover either the brake lever or the clutch lever. Shift weight to the rear (don't pull back or jerk on the handlebars) and slightly roll on the throttle just before the front wheel makes contact (this lightens the weight on the front wheel, making it easier to climb over the obstacle). Upon contact with the object, roll off the throttle immediately so that the rear wheel is not under power when it rolls over the object. Do not sit down until the motorcycle is stabilized (you don't want to be sitting down when the seat is coming up). Continue t Overriding the headlights occurs when: Riding too fast for conditions at night. The high beam headlight is not working. Oncoming car lights are aimed improperly. - Answer: Riding too fast for conditions at night. One of the difficulties associated with night riding is overriding the headlight. This is when total stopping distance exceeds sight distance. Keep speed reasonable for conditions. Use the lights of other vehicles in front of you to help with visibility. Linked brakes are brakes that: