UPDATED MSF RIDERCOACH PREP 2018 QUESTION
AND ANSWERS
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook - CORRECT ANSWER 16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course - CORRECT ANSWER
12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies - CORRECT ANSWER BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS,
ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart - CORRECT ANSWER 40
degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character - CORRECT ANSWER To choose to do the right (safe &
responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within personal
and situational limits.
Risk offset - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show
actual risk and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down? - CORRECT ANSWER The line goes
up.
,UPDATED MSF RIDERCOACH PREP 2018 QUESTION
AND ANSWERS
Lane Position usage - CORRECT ANSWER Varies considering what is going on
ahead, behind and to the sides.
Visual lead times and distances - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph? - CORRECT ANSWER 30'
Calculation for stopping distance? - CORRECT ANSWER MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH? - CORRECT ANSWER Far - near and side to side
, UPDATED MSF RIDERCOACH PREP 2018 QUESTION
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What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 2
What are Escape path position? - CORRECT ANSWER Using part of a lane &
using the entire lane
What is Presentation? - CORRECT ANSWER Using Lane Position to where
others are able to see you the best. (stay visible)
What does it mean to Open up the View? - CORRECT ANSWER Use a position
to see and be seen in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or
pedestrians.
How many curve options noted? - CORRECT ANSWER 27
Curve options - CORRECT ANSWER Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane
positions
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