MSF BASIC ECOURSE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - ANSWER: • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - ANSWER: • Street -
use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced
riders? - ANSWER: It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get
enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - ANSWER: •
Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANSWER: • Motorcycles must
be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are aware of), and
briefly describe the circumstances. What would some preventive measures be? -
ANSWER: Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - ANSWER: Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - ANSWER:
If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - ANSWER: It helps you be
more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
, What must happen before risks can be managed? - ANSWER: Be aware of the risks
and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWER: Think
about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal
responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWER: An interaction of
factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - ANSWER: Accumulating factors that lead to a
hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - ANSWER: One
factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating
factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - ANSWER: Good motorcyclists
reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWER: Good riders reduce
factors that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWER: "Margin of Error" is how
much extra time and space you need given your skill level
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANSWER: • S - Search for factors
that might lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - ANSWER: • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - ANSWER: • Over the ankle
footwear that are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. - ANSWER: • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types - ANSWER: • Street -
use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or experienced
riders? - ANSWER: It can be used as a pre-training for the Basic Rider course and get
enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles - ANSWER: •
Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANSWER: • Motorcycles must
be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are aware of), and
briefly describe the circumstances. What would some preventive measures be? -
ANSWER: Only answered after group crash session!
Who is responsible for safety? - ANSWER: Everyone is responsible for safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? - ANSWER:
If they have several close calls or near misses driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - ANSWER: It helps you be
more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and avoid them.
, What must happen before risks can be managed? - ANSWER: Be aware of the risks
and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANSWER: Think
about the consequences of your riding behavior in traffic and accept personal
responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANSWER: An interaction of
factors that accumulate (speeding,in attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
What leads up to most crashes? - ANSWER: Accumulating factors that lead to a
hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? - ANSWER: One
factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can cause a crash. Eliminating
factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - ANSWER: Good motorcyclists
reduces factors that lead to problems by applying strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANSWER: Good riders reduce
factors that lead up to problems by applying a strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANSWER: "Margin of Error" is how
much extra time and space you need given your skill level
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANSWER: • S - Search for factors
that might lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - ANSWER: • Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
• Offering protection
List the 6 items names as proper, protective gear - ANSWER: • Over the ankle
footwear that are non-slip
• Long pants
• A good jacket
