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MSF - Basic Riders Course Study Guide Solutions 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 Pur...

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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



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• 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




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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




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