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