MSF Emergency Maneuvers 3

Question 1

When swerving to avoid an obstacle, when should you brake?

Accepted Answer

Before or after the swerve, not during

Answer

Braking during a swerve shifts weight in a way that can cause a loss of control; brake before or after the swerve when the bike is upright.

Question 2

Which body action initiates a quick swerve on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Pressing firmly on the handlebar in the direction of the swerve

Answer

Counter-steering — pressing the handlebar on the side of the desired turn — initiates a rapid lean and swerve at speeds above 12 mph.

Question 3

An animal darts into your path. You cannot stop in time. What is the MSF-recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Brake firmly to reduce speed as much as possible before impact

Answer

Reducing speed as much as possible before contact lessens the severity of the impact when a collision cannot be fully avoided.

Question 4

What does MSF mean by a 'two-second swerve'?

Accepted Answer

A swerve that should be completed in under two seconds

Answer

The MSF teaches that an effective emergency swerve should be executed quickly — typically within about two seconds — to clear a hazard.

Question 5

After successfully swerving around a hazard, what is the next critical action?

Accepted Answer

Look for and steer toward a safe path while smoothly straightening the bike

Answer

After the swerve, you must look ahead toward a safe path and smoothly return the bike to an upright position without over-correcting.

MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Practice Test