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Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook - ANSWERS-16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course - ANSWERS-12(Select topics), 13(Key
Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies - ANSWERS-BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart - ANSWERS-40 degrees outside
temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character - ANSWERS-To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses
good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
Risk offset - ANSWERS-Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? - ANSWERS-The line goes up.
Lane Position usage - ANSWERS-Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the
sides.
Visual lead times and distances - ANSWERS-2 second rule = minimum following time and
distance when behind another vehicle.
, 4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate hazards ahead.
12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and respond to factors ahead.
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph? - ANSWERS-90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? - ANSWERS-30'
Calculation for stopping distance? - ANSWERS-MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? - ANSWERS-Far - near and side to side
SEARCH Categories - ANSWERS-Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? - ANSWERS-Adjusting speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll
off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed? - ANSWERS-2
What are Escape path position? - ANSWERS-Using part of a lane & using the entire lane
What is Presentation? - ANSWERS-Using Lane Position to where others are able to see you the
best. (stay visible)