MSF RIDERCOACH PREP | 2025/2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SCORED A+
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook Answer - 16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course Answer - 12(Select
topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies Answer - BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart Answer - 40 degrees
outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character Answer - To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing.
One who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
Risk offset Answer - Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and
skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? Answer - The line goes up.
Lane Position usage Answer - Varies considering what is going on ahead,
behind and to the sides.
, Visual lead times and distances Answer - 2 second rule = minimum following
time and distance when behind another vehicle.
4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate hazards
ahead.
12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and respond
to factors ahead.
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph? Answer - 90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? Answer - 30'
Calculation for stopping distance? Answer - MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? Answer - Far - near and side to side
SEARCH Categories Answer - Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? Answer - Adjusting speed (Roll on-back
2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed? Answer - 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SCORED A+
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook Answer - 16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course Answer - 12(Select
topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies Answer - BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart Answer - 40 degrees
outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character Answer - To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing.
One who uses good judgement and rides within personal and situational limits.
Risk offset Answer - Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and
skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? Answer - The line goes up.
Lane Position usage Answer - Varies considering what is going on ahead,
behind and to the sides.
, Visual lead times and distances Answer - 2 second rule = minimum following
time and distance when behind another vehicle.
4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate hazards
ahead.
12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and respond
to factors ahead.
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph? Answer - 90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? Answer - 30'
Calculation for stopping distance? Answer - MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? Answer - Far - near and side to side
SEARCH Categories Answer - Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? Answer - Adjusting speed (Roll on-back
2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed? Answer - 2
