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MSF Basic Rider Course BOLD Questions with 100%
Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and
motorcycles. - ANSWER Stability, Being Readily Seen, and More
Vulnerable
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANSWER
Less protection & easier for an accident to occur.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to
what? - ANSWER Thinking before acting, and considering the
consequences of actions.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWER
There is rarely a single cause. There is usually an interaction of
factors that accumulate, and at some point in time they come
together in such a way to produce a crash.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? -
ANSWER To have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce
risk while riding.
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How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWER
By applying a STRATEGY. Thinking before acting and considering
the consequences of actions.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWER 1)
Staying within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your
motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; and 3)
staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic
situations before having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANSWER It
is a strategy to use in traffic and to be constantly planning and
implementing a course of action. S=Search, E=Evaluate,
E=Execute
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - ANSWER
Providing comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-
coverage helmet? - ANSWER Full face covers all of the head and
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face. 3/4 doesn't offer the face and chin protection of a full-face
helmet.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye
protection? - ANSWER They can shatter or fly off, and they allow
wind and airborne objects to reach the eyes.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? -
ANSWER DOT and Snell Memorial Foundation stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle
deaths? - ANSWER Head injuries account for the majority of
motorcycle fatalities.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ANSWER Stones
that get thrown up from the roadway, burns from exhaust
pipes, stronger grip on pavement, keep feet on footrests, and
provide protection against foot and ankle.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - ANSWER
Best combination of fit and protection.
MSF Basic Rider Course BOLD Questions with 100%
Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and
motorcycles. - ANSWER Stability, Being Readily Seen, and More
Vulnerable
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANSWER
Less protection & easier for an accident to occur.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to
what? - ANSWER Thinking before acting, and considering the
consequences of actions.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWER
There is rarely a single cause. There is usually an interaction of
factors that accumulate, and at some point in time they come
together in such a way to produce a crash.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? -
ANSWER To have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce
risk while riding.
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How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWER
By applying a STRATEGY. Thinking before acting and considering
the consequences of actions.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWER 1)
Staying within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your
motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; and 3)
staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic
situations before having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANSWER It
is a strategy to use in traffic and to be constantly planning and
implementing a course of action. S=Search, E=Evaluate,
E=Execute
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - ANSWER
Providing comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-
coverage helmet? - ANSWER Full face covers all of the head and
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face. 3/4 doesn't offer the face and chin protection of a full-face
helmet.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye
protection? - ANSWER They can shatter or fly off, and they allow
wind and airborne objects to reach the eyes.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? -
ANSWER DOT and Snell Memorial Foundation stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle
deaths? - ANSWER Head injuries account for the majority of
motorcycle fatalities.
What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ANSWER Stones
that get thrown up from the roadway, burns from exhaust
pipes, stronger grip on pavement, keep feet on footrests, and
provide protection against foot and ankle.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - ANSWER
Best combination of fit and protection.
