MSF Basic Rider Course Study Guide - Questions and Answers How should you respond to a dog that approaches from the side? Slow, including a downshift, then accelerate past the point of interception. What are the 2 prim
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MSF Basic Rider Course Study Guide - Questions and Answers How should you respond to a dog that approaches from the side? Slow, including a downshift, then accelerate past the point of interception. What are the 2 primary effects of alcohol? Diminish visual capabilities and alter good judgment. How fast is alcohol eliminated from the bloodstream? The rate of almost "one drink" per hour for men, and about three-fourths of that rate for women. How much beverage alcohol equals one drink? one-half ounce of pure ethyl alcohol. What is the best way to approach intervention? Enlist others. What are some ways to intervene when someone has had too much to drink? Arrange a ride; slow the pace of drinking; delay departure; keep the bike parked. How will the RiderCoaches communicate with you on the range? Hand signals. What does it mean to have a space cushion? Putting space between yourself and the traffic around you. How does a motorcyclist utilize lane positions? Choose a positions that allows you to see problems ahead and allows other drivers to see you. Name some ways to be more visible to others in traffic. Clothing, headlight, signals, brake light, horn. What are the 3 "lead times" (RiderRadar)? 2-second following distance, 4-second immediate path, and 12- second anticipated path. Why is the 2-second following distance considered minimum? It is considered to be a minimum distance when conditions are ideal. Name the 3 components of total stopping distance. Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. What does it mean to Search? Scan aggressively for potential factors and hazards. What is the characteristic of a convex mirror? Allows the rider to see farther to the sides, but also distort depth perception. Where is the greatest potential for conflict? At intersections.
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