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MSF Basic Rider Course Study QuestionsName 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. - ANS Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? - ANS Motorcycles do not have the
stability of cars because they must be balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in
a crash because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or
other motor vehicles because of their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? - ANS The consequences of
your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - ANS There is rarely a single cause; most
crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? - ANS To have the desire and motivation
to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - ANS By applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - ANS 1) staying within personal skill limits; 2)
staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the
available time and space to respond to traffic situations before having to react to an emergency.
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - ANS Search, Evaluate, Execute is the
strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and
implementing a course of action.
Name several purposes of protective riding gear. - ANS Providing comfort, increasing visibility,
and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? - ANS The
three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin protection of full-face helmets.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANS They may not seal
out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? - ANS DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? - ANS Head injuries.
, What is the value of appropriate footwear? - ANS Protection from road hazards, burns from
exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and ankle injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? - ANS Best combination of fit and protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. - ANS A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise
muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? - ANS Layers can be removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? - ANS A pre-ride inspection checklist.
T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls; Lights and Electrics; Oil and Other Fluids; Chassis;
Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? - ANS Handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift
lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)? - ANS The
handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? - ANS The order of the gears (1-N-2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? - ANS The right side of the motorcycle (front brake lever
and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? - ANS Controls the flow of gasoline to the engine.
What is the function of the tachometer? - ANS The tachometer indicates engine speed.
What are some common indicator lights? - ANS Neutral, high beam, turn signal indicators, oil
pressure, side stand down, and possibly others.
What are the steps in starting the engine? - ANS FINE-C: Fuel supply valve; Ignition; Neutral;
Engine cut-off: on; Choke/clutch.
What is the friction zone? - ANS The area in the travel of the clutch lever that begins where the
clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel and ends just before the clutch becomes fully
engaged.
Describe good riding posture. - ANS Keep your back straight, and head and eyes up. Keep
both fee on the footrests near the controls. Keep the knees and elbows comfortably in. Arms
should be relaxed and bent. The wrist should be positioned flat on the throttle.
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