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Note the total number of sections. - ✔✔16
Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic e-course?
- ✔✔12-15
. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic; one an overall strategy). - ✔✔1 Basic
(Slow, Look, Press, Roll), 2 Over All (Search, Setup, Smooth)
Note the example illustrating use of the wind chill chart - ✔✔40 degrees @speed of
55mph has chilling effect on skin of 25 degrees. Frost bite in 30 min
Define rider character - ✔✔Choice to be a safe responsible rider who does the right
thing and rides within personal and situational limits
In less than 50 words, explain risk offset. - ✔✔The difference between risk you take
and skill you possess
Good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk vs Bad risk offset is when risk exceeds skill
Does the good risk offset line angle up or down, or is it horizontal? - ✔✔- up for better
Note the use of LP1, LP2, and LP3. - ✔✔Varies considering what's going on ahead,
behind and side to side. LP1 left portion: start position to see and be seen, LP2 Center
Portion or middle third: to help with hazards on both sides LP3 right portion or right third
of lane to avoid wind blast from on coming truck, see and be seen from oncoming cars
, What are the specific designations for the 3 visual lead times and distances? - ✔✔2
second following time and distance, 4 second urgent time and distance, 12 second
anticipation time and distance
How many feet does it take to make an average real‐world stop at 60 mph? -
✔✔Perception/Reaction 135 ft, Braking 165 ft total 300 ft
List the 4 search categories. - ✔✔1 Traffic controls & roadway design features 2
Roadway users, 3 Road surface conditions, 4 Escape paths
List the 3 action steps of Execute. - ✔✔Adjusting speed, adjusting position,
Communicating intentions
How many escape paths are there per the Rider Handbook? - ✔✔3 Front, Left, Right
Define Presentation. - ✔✔Use lane position where others are best able to see you.
Explain Open Up the View. - ✔✔use a position to see and be seen in both directions
without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians
How many curve options are there as noted in the Rider Handbook? - ✔✔27 different
options.
Note the tips for curves under the categories of Search, Evaluate, Execute, General. - -
✔✔Search road signs, observe, speed limit, look ahead. Evaluate - risk and set entry
speed into curve. Execute - smooth steady use of controls. General - Stay in comfort
Zone, ride in skill limits.
Define Road Furnitue. - ✔✔Refers to all roadside objects
Name the title of the MSF Kit that addresses group riding. - ✔✔Host an event (HAE)
Share the adventure - Group Riding
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Note the total number of sections. - ✔✔16
Which 4 sections of the Rider Handbook are not addressed in the MSF Basic e-course?
- ✔✔12-15
. Name the 2 turning strategies (one basic; one an overall strategy). - ✔✔1 Basic
(Slow, Look, Press, Roll), 2 Over All (Search, Setup, Smooth)
Note the example illustrating use of the wind chill chart - ✔✔40 degrees @speed of
55mph has chilling effect on skin of 25 degrees. Frost bite in 30 min
Define rider character - ✔✔Choice to be a safe responsible rider who does the right
thing and rides within personal and situational limits
In less than 50 words, explain risk offset. - ✔✔The difference between risk you take
and skill you possess
Good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk vs Bad risk offset is when risk exceeds skill
Does the good risk offset line angle up or down, or is it horizontal? - ✔✔- up for better
Note the use of LP1, LP2, and LP3. - ✔✔Varies considering what's going on ahead,
behind and side to side. LP1 left portion: start position to see and be seen, LP2 Center
Portion or middle third: to help with hazards on both sides LP3 right portion or right third
of lane to avoid wind blast from on coming truck, see and be seen from oncoming cars
, What are the specific designations for the 3 visual lead times and distances? - ✔✔2
second following time and distance, 4 second urgent time and distance, 12 second
anticipation time and distance
How many feet does it take to make an average real‐world stop at 60 mph? -
✔✔Perception/Reaction 135 ft, Braking 165 ft total 300 ft
List the 4 search categories. - ✔✔1 Traffic controls & roadway design features 2
Roadway users, 3 Road surface conditions, 4 Escape paths
List the 3 action steps of Execute. - ✔✔Adjusting speed, adjusting position,
Communicating intentions
How many escape paths are there per the Rider Handbook? - ✔✔3 Front, Left, Right
Define Presentation. - ✔✔Use lane position where others are best able to see you.
Explain Open Up the View. - ✔✔use a position to see and be seen in both directions
without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians
How many curve options are there as noted in the Rider Handbook? - ✔✔27 different
options.
Note the tips for curves under the categories of Search, Evaluate, Execute, General. - -
✔✔Search road signs, observe, speed limit, look ahead. Evaluate - risk and set entry
speed into curve. Execute - smooth steady use of controls. General - Stay in comfort
Zone, ride in skill limits.
Define Road Furnitue. - ✔✔Refers to all roadside objects
Name the title of the MSF Kit that addresses group riding. - ✔✔Host an event (HAE)
Share the adventure - Group Riding
