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    MSF Course Exam With Satisfied Solutions What can be used to fasten cargo? - Web straps, bungee cords, cargo nets, or similar fasteners. Where can you find your motorcycle's load limit? - Motorcycle owners manual. What are some tips for carrying cargo? - 1. Do not exceed the motorcycle's load limit. 2. Keep items evenly balanced from side-to-side. 3. Keep items low and close to the center of the motorcycle. 4. In a backpack carry items that are not sharp or heavy. etc. Why should new riders limit long distance riding until they gain experience? - It requires a lot of planning and experience dealing with things like weather conditions and repairs. What are some special considerations for touring or riding long distances? - Consider potential weather, carry proper clothing for all types of weather, have tools for repairs. What should you carry with you while touring or riding long distances? - Clothing, foods and fluids, tools, and a GPS. What can you do to avoid fatigue and maintain health when touring? - Make plenty of stops. Where might you encounter wind, wind gusts, or turbulent air conditions? - Open areas and mountains.

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    How should you adjust for windy conditions? - By pressing the appropriate hand grip. What is a good strategy to get by a dog that might chase you? - Slow, downshift, then accelerate What are some maintenance issues that could lead to an emergency? - Tire failure, stuck throttle, clutch cable failure, weave or wobble, drive train problems, engine seizure. Why is there an increased crash risk associated with riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs? - A rider cannot effectively manage risks when impaired. What are the first abilities affected by alcohol? - Ability to search for hazards, evaluate factors, and execute physical actions. What other abilities are affected by alcohol and drugs? - Slow down the bodies functions, impair judgement and vision. How much beverage alcohol equals one drink? - one-half ounce of pure ethyl alcohol. How fast is alcohol eliminated from the bloodstream? - Around 1 drink per hour. How can drinking alcohol and riding a motorcycle both be enjoyed? - Completely separate drinking and riding. Why should you avoid riding with passengers who are impaired? - They can cause a crash.

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    What are some drugs that affect the to ride safely? - Depressing drugs, stimulating drugs, and marijuana. How long will it take for the effects of drugs to wear off? - It is difficult to know when the effects are gone. What happens if alcohol and other drugs are combined? - It compounds the effects. What is the best way to approach intervention, and what are some other intervention methods? - Enlist others to help, call fora cab or other transportation for the impaired rider, slow the pace of drinking, delay departure, provide alcohol free drinks and food, keep the motorcycle parked, and secure it so the rider won't worry, If the rider cannot be stopped hide the keys. What besides alcohol and drugs can affect riding safely? - Distraction, fatigue, emotions, and aging. What are some factors that contribute to distraction and/or inattention? - Cell phone use, eating, talking to passengers. What contributes to fatigue or drowsiness, and what affects does fatigue have on riding? - A poor night sleep or a difficult day at work can contribute to fatigue which can slow down your decision making. What effect can emotions have on your riding? - Any emotion that keeps you from using a safety strategy will increase risk.

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    What problems may be caused by over or under-confidence? - Over confidence can cause you to drive aggressively and take too many risks, under confidence can make you delay your decision making. How can rider performance be affected by aging or health problems? - Night vision becomes poorer, overall strength decreases, reaction time increases. WHat does riding at the limit mean? - Staying near the limit of crashing. What is rider character? - Choosing safe and responsible actions instead of risky ones. Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - Serious because there is risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy. Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - Be healthy, have fitness, strength, and coordination. What do RiderCoaches do? - They are here to guide me. What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test. When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others. What are the three basic motorcycle types? - Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-Highway

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    What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - I will likely ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation. What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - Clutch, handle bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal. How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - To increase engine speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away. What does the clutch lever do? - It connects power from the engine to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect. How is the gearshift lever operated? - Lift up firmly and release for a higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear. What is a shift pattern? - ? How are the two brake controls operated? - Front brake is squeezed rear brake is pressed down. What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - On, reserve, prime, off. What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - On, off, lock, and sometimes park. What is the choke control used for? - It provides an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold engine. Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - It allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip.

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