MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 EXAM Q&A
STUDY GUIDE
◉ What does ATGATT mean?
Answer: all the gear, all the time
◉ What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle-
related deaths?
Answer: Head injuries.
◉ What are the four basic parts of a helmet?
Answer: 1-outer shell keeps objects from reaching the head and
absorbs impact;
2-impact-absorbing liner absorbs
shock and spreads impact forces throughout the helmet;
3-comfort padding helps with comfort and fit;
4-retention system fastens the helmet on your head
◉ What is the difference between a full-face-coverage helmet and
three-quarter-coverage helmet?
,Answer: Full-face helmet offers more protection for the face and
chin
◉ What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet?
Answer: DOT and possibly ECE or Snell
◉ How should a helmet fit?
Answer: Snugly
◉ What are some tips to care for a helmet?
Answer: Don't use harsh chemicals; leave a damp towel on the
helmet for a few minutes then wipe off bugs; wash removable pads
as needed; use products to eliminate bacteria and mildew; avoid
dropping your helmet; put it bottom side down; and do not drill
holes, modify the retention system, paint it, or attach items to the
exterior
◉ Are ordinary glasses or sunglasses alone sufficient eye protection?
Answer: No (they may not seal out wind and dust)
◉ What types of eye and/or face protection can a rider choose?
Answer: Face shields and goggles
, ◉ Name four considerations about eye and face protection.
Answer: 1-flip up shields should be down when you ride; 2-face
shields and goggles should be free of scratches
(impact resistant, clean);
3-clear shields or goggles should be used at night;
4-goggles are worn over the
helmet
◉ What is the value of appropriate footwear?
Answer: Helps protect from riding hazards; provide good grip on
pavement and keep feet on footrests; provide protection against foot
and ankle injuries
◉ What features of a full-fingered glove help a rider?
Answer: Protect hands from weather, improve grip, protect in a fall
and from flying debris; outside seams; curved fingers; may have
armor for greater protection; insulated gloves help in cold weather;
gauntlets keep cold air from going up sleeves
◉ What is the value of motorcycle-specific clothing?
Answer: Designed to fit while in a riding position; flaps help seal out
the wind; zippers for ventilation; extra padding (armor) provides
more protection
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 EXAM Q&A
STUDY GUIDE
◉ What does ATGATT mean?
Answer: all the gear, all the time
◉ What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle-
related deaths?
Answer: Head injuries.
◉ What are the four basic parts of a helmet?
Answer: 1-outer shell keeps objects from reaching the head and
absorbs impact;
2-impact-absorbing liner absorbs
shock and spreads impact forces throughout the helmet;
3-comfort padding helps with comfort and fit;
4-retention system fastens the helmet on your head
◉ What is the difference between a full-face-coverage helmet and
three-quarter-coverage helmet?
,Answer: Full-face helmet offers more protection for the face and
chin
◉ What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet?
Answer: DOT and possibly ECE or Snell
◉ How should a helmet fit?
Answer: Snugly
◉ What are some tips to care for a helmet?
Answer: Don't use harsh chemicals; leave a damp towel on the
helmet for a few minutes then wipe off bugs; wash removable pads
as needed; use products to eliminate bacteria and mildew; avoid
dropping your helmet; put it bottom side down; and do not drill
holes, modify the retention system, paint it, or attach items to the
exterior
◉ Are ordinary glasses or sunglasses alone sufficient eye protection?
Answer: No (they may not seal out wind and dust)
◉ What types of eye and/or face protection can a rider choose?
Answer: Face shields and goggles
, ◉ Name four considerations about eye and face protection.
Answer: 1-flip up shields should be down when you ride; 2-face
shields and goggles should be free of scratches
(impact resistant, clean);
3-clear shields or goggles should be used at night;
4-goggles are worn over the
helmet
◉ What is the value of appropriate footwear?
Answer: Helps protect from riding hazards; provide good grip on
pavement and keep feet on footrests; provide protection against foot
and ankle injuries
◉ What features of a full-fingered glove help a rider?
Answer: Protect hands from weather, improve grip, protect in a fall
and from flying debris; outside seams; curved fingers; may have
armor for greater protection; insulated gloves help in cold weather;
gauntlets keep cold air from going up sleeves
◉ What is the value of motorcycle-specific clothing?
Answer: Designed to fit while in a riding position; flaps help seal out
the wind; zippers for ventilation; extra padding (armor) provides
more protection
