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MSF Basic Rider Course Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023

MSF Motorcycle Safety Foundation eCourse Questions And Answers 2023

3 types of motorcycles : Street, dual purpose, off highway motorcycles Convex mirrors : Objects seem farther than they actually are Tachometer : Indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute. Has a red line for maximum engine speed that should never be exceeded. How to stop at a curve : Square handlebars Straight up bike Apply both brakes Downshift Keep clutch in 2 Shift higher gear : Roll off throttle/squeeze clutch Lift shift lever and release East out the clutch lever and...

FINE-C Refers to : an engine pre-start routine. FINE-C stands for, : Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch. The F in FINE-C means to.. : Fuel, if equipped, means to turn the fuel supply valve on. The I in FINE-C is for : Ignition, means turn the ignition switch to the On position. Some indicator lights should come on. The N in FINE-C is for 2 : Neutral, means to be in Neutral. The green light in the instrument cluster "indicates" neutral. When in neutra...

Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. : Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment. What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? : Risk acceptance, Mental readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions. What does it mean to act responsibly? : Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your chances of a crash, injury or ...

Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? : Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv) Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? : Health, fitness, strength, and coordination (iv) What do Rider Coaches do? : Guide you. Observe your progress and answer questions. (iv) What are the four requirements for successful course completion? : 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions in their entirety 3. Pass a know...

Risk Offset: : The difference between skill and risk; good risk offset is when skill exceeds risk. 1. Learning to ride is risky because : a mistake could lead to a fall and injury 2. Riding a motorcycle on the street is not for everyone because : some people can't manage risk 3. A benefit of successful course completion is that, once licensed, you are assured of never crashing on the street. : false 4. A good next step after course completion is to: : Practice the basics on your pers...

what is the cause of crashes : interaction of factors what is a good rider : one who reduces contributing factors How does a rider reduce factors : using a thinking strategy: SEE(search, evaluate, execute) How long does it take to reduce risk : As long as it takes to make the choice. What is the primary challenge to be safe 2 : Making the choice to have plenty of good risk offset and to be mindful of collision traps Search Pattern : Far, Near, Side to side mirrors and blindspot T-CL...

RPM : revolutions per minute (tachometer) What do convex mirrors do? : Reduce not remove blindspots What is better than 1 escape path : 2 escape paths When is the right time to use the rear breaks? : All the time What causes crashes? : An interaction of factors 2 How to look when riding? : Far, near, side to side Calculate total stopping distance : Perception reaction brakes Central vision is: : The straight ahead part of your field of vision 3° When you cannot see something vi...

1. Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? : Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv) 2. Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? : Fitness, strength, coordination (iv) 3. What do RiderCoaches do? : Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv) 4. What are the four requirements for successful course completion? : 1-complete all course assignments; 2-attend all sessions; 3-pass a knowledge test; 4-pass an ...

Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. : Stability and visibility. What are the problems that these differences cause? : 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? : The consequ...

what is the cause of crashes : interaction of factors what is a good rider : one who reduces contributing factors How does a rider reduce factors : using a thinking strategy: SEE(search, evaluate, execute) How long does it take to reduce risk : As long as it takes to make the choice. What is the primary challenge to be safe 2 : Making the choice to have plenty of good risk offset and to be mindful of collision traps Search Pattern : Far, Near, Side to side mirrors and blindspot T-CL...