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MSF's Basic Riders Course: Motorcycle Safety and Riding Techniques, Exams of Physical Education and Motor Learning

Kingston University (KUL)Physical Education and Motor Learning

Information from msf's basic riders course, covering topics such as motorcycle types, protective gear, riding techniques, and safety considerations. It emphasizes the importance of balance, visibility, and personal responsibility for riders. The course aims to enhance street riding capabilities and reduce factors leading to hazardous situations.

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2023/2024

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1. List the 3 types of motorcy-

cles and the primary use for

each.

2. Name the distinguishing

characteristics of each of

the 3 types

3. How can completing MSF's

Dirtbike School be a benefit

for new or experienced rid-

ers?

4. Name 2 primary differences

between cars/trucks and

motorcycles

5. What are the problems that

these differences cause?

6. Describe one crash from

your group's experience (or

that you are aware of), and

briefly describe the circum-

stances. What would some

preventive measures be?

• Street

• Dual purpose

• Off-Road

• Street - use on public streets and highways

• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off

road

• Off road - not street legal for competitive and

recreation use

It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic

Rider course and get enhanced street riding

capabilities

• Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars

and must be balanced

• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in

crashes because of less protection

• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and

trucks because of size

• Motorcycles must be balanced

• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less

protection

• Motorcycles are less visible

Only answered after group crash session!

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1. List the 3 types of motorcy- cles and the primary use for **each.

Name the distinguishing** characteristics of each of **the 3 types
How can completing MSF's** Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced rid- **ers?
Name 2 primary differences** between cars/trucks and **motorcycles
What are the problems that** **these differences cause?
Describe one crash from** your group's experience (or that you are aware of), and briefly describe the circum- stances. What would some preventive measures be? - Street - Dual purpose - Off-Road - Street - use on public streets and highways - Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road - Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding capabilities - Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and must be balanced - Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less protection - Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size - Motorcycles must be balanced - Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection - Motorcycles are less visible Only answered after group crash session!

7. Who is responsible for safe- **ty?

How can someone tell if** they would likely be danger- **ous on a motorcycle?
What is the significance** of the ladder of risk/crash **chain?
What must happen before** **risks can be managed?
Part of being responsible** means to give a lot of **thought to what?
What is the primary cause** **of motorcycle crashes?
What leads up to most** **crashes?
In what ways does the crash** chain illustration relate to **safe riding?
How does the handbook de-** **fine a "good motorcyclist"
How does a rider reduce** factors that lead to crash- **es?
What does it mean to have a** margin of safety? Everyone is responsible for safety If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car It helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them. Be aware of the risks and accept them Think about the consequences of your rid- ing behavior in traffic and accept personal responsibility An interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness) Accumulating factors that lead to a hazardous situation or crash One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating fac- tors can break the chain. Good motorcyclists reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy. Good riders reduce factors that lead up to problems by applying a strategy "Margin of Error" is how much extra time and space you need given your skill level 18.18.

24. What is the difference be- tween a full-faced and a three-quarter-coverage hel- **met?

Why aren't ordinary glasses**
- Retention System - chin strap with D-rings to keep helmet on head in crash
- Full Face - covers the whole head
- Three Quarter - does not offer face and chin protection.
- They can shatter or fly off and allow wind and or sunglasses sufficient eye airborne objects to reach the eyes. protection?
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made hel- met?
- DOT- Department of Transportation safety tests and standards
- SNELL - Snell Memorial Foundation passed safety standards
What type of injury ac- counts for the majority of motorcycle deaths?
- Head injuries account for the majority of motorcycle fatalities
Name 2 types of motorcy- clist eye protection
- Face Shield
- Goggles
What is the value of appro- priate footwear?
- Protects you from stones thrown up from roadway
- Prevents burns from hot exhaust pipes
- Rubber soles give strong grip on pavement
- Provide valuable protection to foot and an- kles in crash
Name at least 3 considera- tions in choosing gloves
- Full fingered
- Snug Fit
- Reinforced

What is the value of motor- cycle specific clothing?

32. What are some considera- tions for choosing proper **clothing?

Define "Hypothermia" and** **provide an example
What is the value of dress-** **ing in layers?
How can clothing make you** more visible to others in **traffic?
What are some consider-** ations in choosing a rain **suit?
What is the value of pre-ride** **inspections?
What is TCLOCS and what** does each letter stand for?
- Provides the best combination of fit and pro- tection
- They are designated to fit while in a riding position
- Cut longer in selves and legs and fuller in shoulders
- Leather or other durable and resistant mate- rial
- It should fit comfortably without binding
- Zippers are better than snaps
- Flaps over zippers
- Snug cuffs and waist keep wind from blowing A condition of subnormal body temperature causing loss of concentration, slow reactions, and loss of precise muscle movement
- on a chilly day of 50 degrees Fahrenheit rid- ing at 30 MPH gives chill effect of 42 degrees Extra layers can be taken off as the weather and temperature changes Bright colors make you more visible to others
- one that is designed specifically for motorcy- cling is best
- high visibility (colors)
- elastic in the waist, pant legs
- high collar
- zip up with flaps
- waterproof gloves and boot covers Pre-ride inspections find trouble beforehand and give the rider confidence T - Tires (pressure,tread,cracks) C - Controls (levers,switches,cables)

46. What is meant by shift pat- **tern?

Where are the brake con-** **trols found?
What is the best source of** information about your mo- **torcycle?
What does the fuel valve** **do?
What are the positions on** **the fuel vavle?
What does the choke con-** **trol do?
Where is the engine cut-off** **switch located?
What is the function of the** **tachometer?
What are some common in-** **dicator lights?
What are the steps in start-** ing the engine?
- Pressing the lever shifts the bike to a lower gear A shift or gear pattern is the order of gears from bottom to top (1,N,2,3,4,5)
- Front Brake is on the right handle grip
- Back Brake is in front of the right footrest The motorcycle owners manual It controls the flow of gas to the engines
- On
- Off
- Reserve
- Provides and enriched fuel mixture to assist in starting a cold engine
- Provides a fast idle to permit engine to warm quickly Near the right handgrip Indicates engine speed
- Neutral
- High Beams
- Turn Signal
- Oil Pressure
- Side Stand Down
- F - Fuel - Supply turn on
- I - Ignition - Switch turned to "On"
- N - Neutral - Shift to neutral

E - Engine Cut off Switch - put the switch in the run position
C - Choke/Clutch - set the choke if needed or pull the clutch

What is the friction zone? The area in the clutch movement that begins where the clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel and ends just before the clutch becomes fully engages 57. Describe a good riding pos- ture

Back Straight
Head & Eyes up
Both feet on the footrest and near controls
Knees and elbows in
Arms relaxed and bent
Wrist positioned low on the throttle

List the 4 steps in turning • Slow - reduce speed before a turn

Look - turn your head and look where you want to go
Press - initiate lean & press the handlebars in the desired direction
Roll - roll the throttle throughout the turn slightly increasing speed **59. What is the value of the "Look" step

What is the value in the "Roll" step?
When is the counterweight technique used?** Helps you maintain a smooth path of travel Stabilizes the suspension and improves over- all control In slow, tight turns (U-Turns) the counter- weight is needed
Why do you change gears? To match the engine speed with the road speed 63. What is the 3 - Part shift process?

Roll off the throttles the clutch is squeezed
Lift the shift lever firmly as far as it will go

What are the 3 "Lead Times"? RiderRadar

74. Why is the 2 second fol- lowing distance considered **minimum?

Why is the 4 - Second lead** **time called immediate?
What advantage is gained** by using a 12 second antic- **ipated path?
Name the 3 components of** **total stopping distance
Safe riding is a skill of what** **kind?
What does it mean to** **search?
What is the characteristic of** **a convex mirror?
What are the 3 general** search categories? 2 - Seconds following distance 4 - Seconds immediate path 12 - Seconds anticipated path Because less than ideal condition require in- creasing available time and space Because anything within 4 seconds of your path will require an immediate or quick re- sponse Looking ahead to an area 12 seconds in front of you gives you time to prepare for a situation before it becomes immediate
- Perception Distance
- Reaction Distance
- Braking Distance Safe riding is more a skill of the eyes and mind than the hands and feet To scan aggressively for potential factors and hazards in front,behind, and on your sides
- Allows the rider to see farther to the side
- Distorts the depth perception
- Road and surface conditions
- Traffic control devices, markings and signs
- Other highway users
What does evaluate mean? To anticipate potential problems and how they may affect you 83. What are 3 action steps in Execute?
- Adjust Speed
- Adjust Position
- Communicate your intentions

What^3 things^ in^ the^ Oval^ of Safety affect your margin of safety?
- Capabilities and limitations of your motorcy- cle
- Your capabilities and limitations
- Roadway/Traffic conditions
Where is the greatest poten- Intersections present the greatest potential for tial for conflict? conflict
What 4 steps should you fol- • Check traffic behind you low when around an inter- • Check oncoming traffic section? • Check traffic to the left
- Check traffic to the right
What is the significance Sensors in the road detect the presence of a about a traffic-actuated sig- vehicle and make the light change nal?
What are some hazards be- • Maintain a Space Cushion tween intersections? • Riding in blind spots
- Varying speeds of traffic
- Vehicles pulling away from parked positions
- Pedestrians
- Drivers that tailgate
What is the No-Zone? Area around a truck or vehicle that is in their blind spot
How should you respond to • Increase your own following distance to en- a tailgating driver? courage them to pass
- Flash braking lights
- Keep lane position that discourages lane sharing
- Pull over to let them pass
What are some factors to Areas of reduced visibility search for when approach- ing a curve?

What is "over-riding the headlights" and what is the solution?

100. Name and explain the 3 vari- ations to standard braking **systems

What is the best way to** **achieve maximum braking?
What complicates braking** **in a curve?
What is the key to stopping** **quickly in a curve?
What should you do if the** front tire skids because of **improper braking?
What is the danger of** rear-tire skid?
- Integrated brakes - applying rear brakes re- sult in pressure to front brakes also
- Linked brakes - application of either brake results in pressure to the other brake
- Anti-Lock Brake - prevents or minimizes skid- ding in maximum braking straight line stop To apply both brakes fully without locking ei- ther wheel The motorcycle lean results in the amount of traction on the tire available for braking is reduced
- Apply the brakes smoothly and gradually
- Get the motorcycle straight up as soon as possible to get the maximum amount of trac- tion for stopping Immediately release the front brake to allow the wheel to roll freely and then reapply the brake properly The ability to turn is lost
What is the "High-Side"? •When the rear tire comes out of a skid and is out of alignment with the front wheel. The motorcycle jerks to straighten itself and you can be thrown off

- Low Slide is when the rider hits the ground behind the sliding motorcycle resulting from a front tire skid

107. In a swerve , how should you lean?

108. What action should be **avoided when swerving?

Why is a surface most slip-** pery as it begins to rain? Keep the motorcycle lean independent of body lean or keep your upper torso upright while the motorcycle leans DO NOT brake while swerving (results in loss of control) The oil and dirt combination with water to make it a slippery surface
What is Hydroplaning? Water builds up under the tire tread 111. How can a crowned road af- **fect riding?
How does carrying a pas-** It reduces ground clearance around curves making a less available lean angle

- Added weight reduces acceleration capabili- **senger affect the operations** ties and stopping capability **of a motorcycle?

What are a few tips for car-** **rying passengers?
What 3 points should be** considered when carrying **loads?
What is the "Load Trian-** gle"?
- More time and space is needed for passing
- Stability is affected in tens and curves
- Adjust suspension and tire pressure
- Make sure passenger has riding gear
- Have engine started, transmission in Neutral and both feet on the ground and brakes ap- plied while passenger is mounting
- Avoid abrupt accelerations and decelerations and go easy on leans
- Have the passenger hold the drivers waist,keep feet on the pegs,look over the rid- ers shoulder in turns,avoid leaning,NO turning around or sudden movements
- Weight-Motorcycles have a maximum load capacity
- Location-Keep weight low and in the "Load Triangle"
- Security-Be sure the load is secure The space formed with the top of your head and the two axies

What besides alcohol/other drugs can produce impair- ment?

Riding to the limit (aggressive riding, racing, showing off)

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