MSF Street Strategies (SEE) 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: While riding on a highway, you notice a vehicle in the adjacent lane drifting toward you. The best Execute response is to:
- Speed up and move ahead of the vehicle
- Sound the horn and brake hard simultaneously
- Move to the far side of your lane away from the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Maintain your position and flash your headlight
Correct answer: Move to the far side of your lane away from the vehicle
Moving to the far edge of your lane maximizes the buffer between you and the drifting vehicle without requiring a full lane change.
Question 2: The SEE strategy recommends scanning mirrors every:
- 30 seconds during highway riding
- 5 to 7 seconds to maintain situational awareness (Correct answer)
- Time you change lanes or stop
- Few minutes unless you hear a vehicle behind you
Correct answer: 5 to 7 seconds to maintain situational awareness
Checking mirrors every 5–7 seconds keeps you aware of the developing traffic picture behind and to the sides.
Question 3: Which road surface condition demands the most immediate adjustment to your SEE Execute phase?
- Freshly painted road markings when wet (Correct answer)
- Dry concrete with expansion joints
- Smooth asphalt in summer heat
- Gravel road shoulder on a straight section
Correct answer: Freshly painted road markings when wet
Freshly painted or wet lane markings dramatically reduce tire traction and require immediate speed reduction and smooth control inputs.
Question 4: When SEE identifies that a large truck is blocking your view ahead, the recommended response is to:
- Draft closely behind the truck to benefit from its wind break
- Increase following distance to expand your line of sight (Correct answer)
- Move to the left lane immediately without checking mirrors
- Sound your horn so the truck driver knows you are there
Correct answer: Increase following distance to expand your line of sight
Increasing following distance widens the angle of your view around the truck, improving your ability to search the road ahead.
Question 5: At a four-way intersection, which technique best supports the Search phase of SEE?
- Only watch the vehicle directly in front of you
- Look left, right, and ahead in sequence before entering (Correct answer)
- Check only to the left because US traffic approaches from that side first
- Watch the traffic light color only — it controls all vehicle movement
Correct answer: Look left, right, and ahead in sequence before entering
Scanning left, right, then ahead allows you to detect threats from all directions before committing to the intersection.
Question 6: A rider notices oil drips in the center of the lane at a stop light. The best action is to:
- Straddle the oil strip by positioning toward the side of the lane (Correct answer)
- Stop directly on the oil for maximum tire contact with the road
- Accelerate quickly through the intersection to minimize contact time
- Honk to alert surrounding drivers of the slippery surface
Correct answer: Straddle the oil strip by positioning toward the side of the lane
Vehicle fluids accumulate in the center of lanes; positioning toward a wheel track where tires have worn the oil away provides better grip.
Question 7: The Execute phase of SEE must always be performed:
- As quickly and forcefully as possible to resolve hazards fast
- Smoothly and progressively to maintain vehicle control (Correct answer)
- Only when the hazard is confirmed — never as a precaution
- After fully stopping the motorcycle to assess the situation
Correct answer: Smoothly and progressively to maintain vehicle control
Sudden or abrupt inputs can cause skids or loss of balance; all responses should be smooth and progressive.
MSF Street Strategies (SEE) 3
While riding on a highway, you notice a vehicle in the adjacent lane drifting toward you.
The best Execute response is to: