MSF RIDERCOACH PREP EXAM 2026
QUESTION MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND
INSTRUCTION MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND
RESPONSE KEY
◉ 2. Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in
the MSF Basic eCourse? Answer: Section 12. Select Topics
Section 13. Key Safety Concepts
Section 14. Knowledge Test
Section 15. Next Steps
◉ 4. Name the two turning strategies (one basic, one an overall
strategy). Answer: slow, look, press and roll
search-setup-smooth
◉ 5. Note the example used to illustrate use of the wind chill chart.
Answer: chilly day at 40F, a speed of 55mph has a chilling effect on
exposed skin of 25F
◉ 6. Define Rider Character. Answer: One who uses good judgement
and rides within personal and situational limits
,◉ 7. In less than 50 words, explain "risk offset". Answer: Risk offset
is the difference between the risk you take and the skill you possess.
◉ 8. Does the good risk offset line angle up or down? Answer: up
◉ 9. Note the use of LP1, LP2 and LP3. Answer: lane positions use
varies depending on the situation
◉ 10. What are the specific names for the 3 visual lead times and
distances? Answer: 2 second following time and distance
4 second urgent time and distance
12 second anticipation time and distance
◉ 11. How many feet (average) does it take to make a real-world
stop at 60 mph? Answer: (approx speed * 1.5) : 90 feet
◉ 12. List the 4 search categories. Answer: - traffic controls and
roadway design features
- roadway users
- road and surface conditions
- escape paths in front and to each side
◉ 13. List the 3 action steps of Execute. Answer: - adjust speed
, - adjust position
- communicate intentions
◉ 14. How many escape paths are addressed in the Rider handbook?
Answer: 3- Front of you, to the right, to the left
◉ 15. Define Presentation. Answer: - to use a lane position where
others have a better chance of seeing you
◉ 16. Explain Open Up The View. Answer: to use a position to see
and be seen in both directions of an intersection without interfering
with cross traffic or pedestrians.
◉ 17. How many curve options are noted in the Rider Handbook?
Answer: Using three curve parts and three lane positions means you
have 27 options
◉ 19. Define Road Furniture. Answer: - All roadside objects - road
signs, guideposts, safety barriers, light and utility poles, mail boxes,
bus shelters, fire hydrants, etc
◉ 20. Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding.
Answer: - Host an event - share the adventure
QUESTION MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND
INSTRUCTION MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND
RESPONSE KEY
◉ 2. Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in
the MSF Basic eCourse? Answer: Section 12. Select Topics
Section 13. Key Safety Concepts
Section 14. Knowledge Test
Section 15. Next Steps
◉ 4. Name the two turning strategies (one basic, one an overall
strategy). Answer: slow, look, press and roll
search-setup-smooth
◉ 5. Note the example used to illustrate use of the wind chill chart.
Answer: chilly day at 40F, a speed of 55mph has a chilling effect on
exposed skin of 25F
◉ 6. Define Rider Character. Answer: One who uses good judgement
and rides within personal and situational limits
,◉ 7. In less than 50 words, explain "risk offset". Answer: Risk offset
is the difference between the risk you take and the skill you possess.
◉ 8. Does the good risk offset line angle up or down? Answer: up
◉ 9. Note the use of LP1, LP2 and LP3. Answer: lane positions use
varies depending on the situation
◉ 10. What are the specific names for the 3 visual lead times and
distances? Answer: 2 second following time and distance
4 second urgent time and distance
12 second anticipation time and distance
◉ 11. How many feet (average) does it take to make a real-world
stop at 60 mph? Answer: (approx speed * 1.5) : 90 feet
◉ 12. List the 4 search categories. Answer: - traffic controls and
roadway design features
- roadway users
- road and surface conditions
- escape paths in front and to each side
◉ 13. List the 3 action steps of Execute. Answer: - adjust speed
, - adjust position
- communicate intentions
◉ 14. How many escape paths are addressed in the Rider handbook?
Answer: 3- Front of you, to the right, to the left
◉ 15. Define Presentation. Answer: - to use a lane position where
others have a better chance of seeing you
◉ 16. Explain Open Up The View. Answer: to use a position to see
and be seen in both directions of an intersection without interfering
with cross traffic or pedestrians.
◉ 17. How many curve options are noted in the Rider Handbook?
Answer: Using three curve parts and three lane positions means you
have 27 options
◉ 19. Define Road Furniture. Answer: - All roadside objects - road
signs, guideposts, safety barriers, light and utility poles, mail boxes,
bus shelters, fire hydrants, etc
◉ 20. Name the title of the MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding.
Answer: - Host an event - share the adventure
