MSF PRE-COURSE RANGE CARDS NOTES & NARRATIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Note the recommended length of the obstacles used for the range exercise - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅6 -8
feet long
Why are some cones circled on the range diagrams - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅These are the larger cones
In Pre-Ex. 1 activities, action step 4 explain the importance of the bulleted notation - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅This is to remind the RCs that during the setup to ensure an adequate amount of space is
allotted for moving the MCs forward and back (#8) and moving the MCs in place for Ex. 2 (#15)
Be familiar with the 15 Range Safety Rules - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
Why is rule #13 important? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It explains to students to stay in their comfort zone
and learn at their own pace, not to rush.
How many large cones are needed for the range work? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅12
Explain the static demo on E1, Motorcycle Familiarization, and why it's important. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅This is to show the difference of stopping with handlebars squared vs. turned.
This will benefit the riders skill in later exercises
What actions do riders perform when moving from the end of Ex. 1 to the beginning of Ex. 2? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅This is the riders' practice responding to the stop signal by squeezing the clutch lever and
smoothly using the front brake along with making sure the handlebars are square.
In the POT for Ex. 2, using the friction Zone, how do riders turn around after the straight-line ride? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bike is in neutral, with flat wrist and throttle rolled of as handlebars are turned
right and then left
AND ANSWERS
Note the recommended length of the obstacles used for the range exercise - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅6 -8
feet long
Why are some cones circled on the range diagrams - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅These are the larger cones
In Pre-Ex. 1 activities, action step 4 explain the importance of the bulleted notation - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅This is to remind the RCs that during the setup to ensure an adequate amount of space is
allotted for moving the MCs forward and back (#8) and moving the MCs in place for Ex. 2 (#15)
Be familiar with the 15 Range Safety Rules - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
Why is rule #13 important? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It explains to students to stay in their comfort zone
and learn at their own pace, not to rush.
How many large cones are needed for the range work? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅12
Explain the static demo on E1, Motorcycle Familiarization, and why it's important. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅This is to show the difference of stopping with handlebars squared vs. turned.
This will benefit the riders skill in later exercises
What actions do riders perform when moving from the end of Ex. 1 to the beginning of Ex. 2? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅This is the riders' practice responding to the stop signal by squeezing the clutch lever and
smoothly using the front brake along with making sure the handlebars are square.
In the POT for Ex. 2, using the friction Zone, how do riders turn around after the straight-line ride? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bike is in neutral, with flat wrist and throttle rolled of as handlebars are turned
right and then left
