MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS 2026
FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD
◉ What are some environmental conditions that may be hazardous
and what can you do?
Answer: Storms, heavy rain, lightning, flash flooding, heavy fog, dust
storms, etc. Stop in a safe place to wait it out
◉ What is an escape path?
Answer: Path that is open and allows you to avoid a collision
◉ What is the danger with target fixation?
Answer: You may crash into the target you are staring at
◉ Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a rider and
other traffic?
Answer: Intersections
◉ What is 360° awareness?
Answer: Being aware of traffic all around you (ahead, behind, left
and right)
, ◉ What is Presentation?
Answer: To use a lane position where others are best able to see you
◉ What does it mean to Open Up the View?
Answer: To use a position to see and be seen in both directions at an
intersection without interfering with cross traffic
or pedestrians
◉ Why is turning from a stop an important skill?
Answer: You want to stay in your lane and avoid running into other
traffic when you turn at intersections
◉ What are some tips for turning from a stop?
Answer: Select a position that allows you to see traffic; turn the
handlebars and lean the motorcycle slightly; position at a slight
angle; manage the clutch lever and throttle
◉ What are some hazards between intersections?
Answer: Vehicles pulling out of parking spaces or backing out of
driveways; people or animals that could dart out in front of you;
pedestrians, bicycles, and other vehicles that could affect escape
paths
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS 2026
FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD
◉ What are some environmental conditions that may be hazardous
and what can you do?
Answer: Storms, heavy rain, lightning, flash flooding, heavy fog, dust
storms, etc. Stop in a safe place to wait it out
◉ What is an escape path?
Answer: Path that is open and allows you to avoid a collision
◉ What is the danger with target fixation?
Answer: You may crash into the target you are staring at
◉ Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a rider and
other traffic?
Answer: Intersections
◉ What is 360° awareness?
Answer: Being aware of traffic all around you (ahead, behind, left
and right)
, ◉ What is Presentation?
Answer: To use a lane position where others are best able to see you
◉ What does it mean to Open Up the View?
Answer: To use a position to see and be seen in both directions at an
intersection without interfering with cross traffic
or pedestrians
◉ Why is turning from a stop an important skill?
Answer: You want to stay in your lane and avoid running into other
traffic when you turn at intersections
◉ What are some tips for turning from a stop?
Answer: Select a position that allows you to see traffic; turn the
handlebars and lean the motorcycle slightly; position at a slight
angle; manage the clutch lever and throttle
◉ What are some hazards between intersections?
Answer: Vehicles pulling out of parking spaces or backing out of
driveways; people or animals that could dart out in front of you;
pedestrians, bicycles, and other vehicles that could affect escape
paths
