MSF Introduces New Rider Perception Challenge

g21-30 · August 12th, 2009, 06:51 AM

See Alex's post #2. It is a much better link! The one I posted was flaky.

Alex · August 12th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Here's the link to the main MSF site with the test.

HKr1 · August 12th, 2009, 10:16 AM

I liked the collision trap test.

P1NDLESK1N · August 12th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Yeah that collision traps test was pretty good, I sent it to a friend who is very interested to start riding.

DarkNinja52 · August 12th, 2009, 11:52 AM

Cool stuff

, killed 10 minutes at work

ARF07 · August 12th, 2009, 01:01 PM

awesome, thanks for the link Sam. very cool

CZroe · August 12th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Tfl

tjkamper · August 12th, 2009, 01:34 PM

good tests.

gfloyd2002 · May 20th, 2011, 09:53 PM

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has a cool online test of your perceptual/safety skills. You get a flash of a picture and have to identify the hazard. Take the collision traps test and post your score here! My score: 17/20 on medium. I had to guess at a couple, man there are some details you just don't have time to pick up!

MSF Rider Perception Test

00NissanNinja · May 20th, 2011, 10:07 PM

19/20 on the collision test at medium speed. I mixed up right and left

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gfloyd2002 · May 20th, 2011, 10:16 PM

That is a really good score. I'm sure people will be posting perfects, but being honest, there were a few I just missed. One with a car merging from the left, which I thought was the hazard, with a hidden car pulling out from the right ahead that was the real hazard, one asking me about a sign I didn't even see in the photo, etc.

Well done!

leed · May 20th, 2011, 10:20 PM

18/20 on Fast, 19/20 on Medium. I also just straight up missed (speed limit sign) a few. I suppose it shows me what I haven't really been looking for.

00NissanNinja · May 20th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Its a good test though. It makes you quickly think of what you need to do after recognizing an issue. Practice makes perfect as they say! Oh and grazie!

Reddoak · May 21st, 2011, 10:20 AM

19 of 20 on the road sign test

17 of 20 collision traps test

Both at medium speed.

Havok · May 24th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddoak

19 of 20 on the road sign test

17 of 20 collision traps test

Both at medium speed.

that is what i got my first time as well. i did it a bunch of times, some times i did better some times i did worse.

KawiKid860 · May 24th, 2011, 08:09 PM

20/20 on the signs on medium
15/20 on the collisions on medium, but it had some trick questions like the railroad sign meaning "bumps ahead"

ally99 · May 25th, 2011, 05:12 PM

19/20 on the signs. Missed the semantics of the handicapped one. I clicked "handicap parking" and it was "handicap area".

18/20 first 2 times I took the collision traps test. 20/20 the 3rd time. Really cool exercise! Thanks for sharing!

Green Streak · May 25th, 2011, 10:05 PM

19/20 Signs
17/20 Traps

Medium

Liber · May 26th, 2011, 09:01 AM

19/20 on collision test. Missed the one with the SUV pulling out into my lane, I said to slow, but it wanted me to change lanes...I disagree with this. Going 60 in my cage, I almost rear ended someone stopped in my lane turning left, because I was so busy looking over my shoulder waiting for some idiot to make up his mind about slowing or speeding up. I usually slow down first and change lanes if I can now.

RedCromwell · June 6th, 2011, 07:18 PM

19/20 - Signs test. I don't think I've ever seen the sign I missed.

15/20 - Traps test. I was surprised at how bad I did on this one.

Both done at medium speed.

cerberusrex25 · June 8th, 2011, 10:01 PM

19/20 signs, 12/20 perception at medium speed. need to keep reading my manual

wtfh4xx · June 12th, 2011, 03:31 PM

20/20
19/20

almost40 · June 13th, 2011, 04:49 PM

18/20 on both medium
good test.

Motofool · April 11th, 2013, 06:59 AM

dfox · April 11th, 2013, 08:59 AM

definitely a thread worth bumping!

17/20 because I disagree with them on lane position, and correct lane. and well, i don't look for mph signs when looking for accident traps.

when approaching a traffic light and hitting the brakes, I never ride in the middle of a lane due to the oil, yet that was their suggestion. Poor suggestion, imo.

Also the lane choice, middle lane with a large bus entering from the right, always move over and give a big vehicle an additional lane cushion because chances are they'll go a little long, if not just claim the middle lane... maybe that's just my tendency due to the terrible drivers around here, but definitely safer than holding your ground in the middle lane.

allanoue · April 11th, 2013, 09:14 AM

May 25, 2011, 04:49:05 PM
on fast
14 on the signs
18 on collision

subxero · September 9th, 2013, 06:40 AM

Just found this when browsing

http://www.msf-usa.org/riderperception/

I tried the collision trap test on (fast)
I scored a 16

but at least one of the situations and answers were dumb

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 06:48 AM

I normally don't take these test but thought I would give it a go. Collision trap test on FAST, because SLOW is never and option for me. hahahahahahah Also, I didn't see a stupid question or answer.

subxero · September 9th, 2013, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

I normally don't take these test but thought I would give it a go. Collision trap test on FAST, because SLOW is never and option for me. hahahahahahah Also, I didn't see a stupid question or answer.

Nice score. It says the test changes so you might not have gotten the scenario I got.

potential spoiler if anyone wants to take the test.

I had a situation asking "how long till light turns red?"
They were wanting me to look at the cross walk sign ahead and read the timer for it and use it as an estimated time before the light would change. IMO that is not necessarily a good thing to rely on as lights do not always work in perfect conjunction with cross walks and I would rather focus on other things. JMO

NevadaWolf · September 9th, 2013, 12:25 PM

Signs I managed to get 19/20 since the stop sign with no lettering was the correct answer of Stop (disagree as the only time I've seen that shape and those colors with no letters was to indicate a Stop Ahead, but oh well).

The collision one I'm bombing (16/20, 17/20) since my memory sucks so trying to recall little details without seeing them is hurting. :-/

Course I am finding it funny that they are using pics from Vegas. Talk about distractions galore!

Alex · September 9th, 2013, 12:35 PM

/merged

Insan3guy · September 9th, 2013, 08:54 PM

19/20 because I guessed 35 instead of 45 in a construction zone. When in doubt, take your time and go slower I guess

allanoue · October 27th, 2013, 05:09 PM

bump

min nin · October 30th, 2013, 06:58 PM

19 of 20 collision, 20,20 signs
All while listening to jimmy Hendrix sing cross town traffic. I think Jimmy helped.

eddiekay · October 30th, 2013, 08:40 PM

The test was really well done.
I'm surprised they took the pix around LA...like in NY...signs are ignored more often than obeyed...where I am anyway.

eddiekay · October 30th, 2013, 08:50 PM

Somebody mentioned Las vegas....that's what it looks like? I thought it was LA...

August 12th, 2009, 06:51 AM	#1
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	MSF Introduces New Rider Perception Challenge See Alex's post #2. It is a much better link! The one I posted was flaky. Last futzed with by g21-30; August 12th, 2009 at 11:15 AM.

August 12th, 2009, 11:52 AM	#5
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	Cool stuff , killed 10 minutes at work __________________________________________________

August 12th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#8
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	good tests. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

May 20th, 2011, 09:53 PM	#9
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Test Your Safety Skills - How Did You Score? The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has a cool online test of your perceptual/safety skills. You get a flash of a picture and have to identify the hazard. Take the collision traps test and post your score here! My score: 17/20 on medium. I had to guess at a couple, man there are some details you just don't have time to pick up! MSF Rider Perception Test __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

May 20th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#10
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	19/20 on the collision test at medium speed. I mixed up right and left. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 12th, 2009, 08:25 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Here's the link to the main MSF site with the test. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 12th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#3
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	I liked the collision trap test.

August 12th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#4
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Yeah that collision traps test was pretty good, I sent it to a friend who is very interested to start riding.

August 12th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#6
ARF07 ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: West Georgia Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 Posts: 145	awesome, thanks for the link Sam. very cool

August 12th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#7
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Tfl

May 20th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#11
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	That is a really good score. I'm sure people will be posting perfects, but being honest, there were a few I just missed. One with a car merging from the left, which I thought was the hazard, with a hidden car pulling out from the right ahead that was the real hazard, one asking me about a sign I didn't even see in the photo, etc. Well done! __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

May 20th, 2011, 10:20 PM	#12
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	18/20 on Fast, 19/20 on Medium. I also just straight up missed (speed limit sign) a few. I suppose it shows me what I haven't really been looking for.

May 20th, 2011, 10:33 PM	#13
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Its a good test though. It makes you quickly think of what you need to do after recognizing an issue. Practice makes perfect as they say! Oh and grazie! __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

May 21st, 2011, 10:20 AM	#14
Reddoak ninjette.org guru Name: Bill Location: Orlando Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r - Traded for 2009 ER-6N Posts: 424	19 of 20 on the road sign test 17 of 20 collision traps test Both at medium speed. __________________________________________________

May 24th, 2011, 08:09 PM	#16
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	20/20 on the signs on medium 15/20 on the collisions on medium, but it had some trick questions like the railroad sign meaning "bumps ahead"

May 25th, 2011, 05:12 PM	#17
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	19/20 on the signs. Missed the semantics of the handicapped one. I clicked "handicap parking" and it was "handicap area". 18/20 first 2 times I took the collision traps test. 20/20 the 3rd time. Really cool exercise! Thanks for sharing! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

May 25th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#18
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	19/20 Signs 17/20 Traps Medium __________________________________________________

May 26th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#19
Liber ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Arkansas Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 511	19/20 on collision test. Missed the one with the SUV pulling out into my lane, I said to slow, but it wanted me to change lanes...I disagree with this. Going 60 in my cage, I almost rear ended someone stopped in my lane turning left, because I was so busy looking over my shoulder waiting for some idiot to make up his mind about slowing or speeding up. I usually slow down first and change lanes if I can now.

June 6th, 2011, 07:18 PM	#20
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	19/20 - Signs test. I don't think I've ever seen the sign I missed. 15/20 - Traps test. I was surprised at how bad I did on this one. Both done at medium speed.

June 8th, 2011, 10:01 PM	#21
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	19/20 signs, 12/20 perception at medium speed. need to keep reading my manual

June 12th, 2011, 03:31 PM	#22
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	20/20 19/20 __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

June 13th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#23
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	18/20 on both medium good test. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

April 11th, 2013, 06:59 AM	#24
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April 11th, 2013, 08:59 AM	#25
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	definitely a thread worth bumping! 17/20 because I disagree with them on lane position, and correct lane. and well, i don't look for mph signs when looking for accident traps. when approaching a traffic light and hitting the brakes, I never ride in the middle of a lane due to the oil, yet that was their suggestion. Poor suggestion, imo. Also the lane choice, middle lane with a large bus entering from the right, always move over and give a big vehicle an additional lane cushion because chances are they'll go a little long, if not just claim the middle lane... maybe that's just my tendency due to the terrible drivers around here, but definitely safer than holding your ground in the middle lane.

April 11th, 2013, 09:14 AM	#26
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	May 25, 2011, 04:49:05 PM on fast 14 on the signs 18 on collision
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 9th, 2013, 06:40 AM	#27
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	MSF rider perception tests Just found this when browsing http://www.msf-usa.org/riderperception/ I tried the collision trap test on (fast) I scored a 16 but at least one of the situations and answers were dumb __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

September 9th, 2013, 06:48 AM	#28
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I normally don't take these test but thought I would give it a go. Collision trap test on FAST, because SLOW is never and option for me. hahahahahahah Also, I didn't see a stupid question or answer. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 9th, 2013, 12:25 PM	#30
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Signs I managed to get 19/20 since the stop sign with no lettering was the correct answer of Stop (disagree as the only time I've seen that shape and those colors with no letters was to indicate a Stop Ahead, but oh well). The collision one I'm bombing (16/20, 17/20) since my memory sucks so trying to recall little details without seeing them is hurting. :-/ Course I am finding it funny that they are using pics from Vegas. Talk about distractions galore! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

September 9th, 2013, 12:35 PM	#31
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 9th, 2013, 08:54 PM	#32
Insan3guy ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Coronado, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 zx6r Posts: 176	19/20 because I guessed 35 instead of 45 in a construction zone. When in doubt, take your time and go slower I guess

October 27th, 2013, 05:09 PM	#33
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	bump

October 30th, 2013, 06:58 PM	#34
min nin ninjette.org member Name: terry Location: SW fla Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 94	19 of 20 collision, 20,20 signs All while listening to jimmy Hendrix sing cross town traffic. I think Jimmy helped.

October 30th, 2013, 08:40 PM	#35
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	The test was really well done. I'm surprised they took the pix around LA...like in NY...signs are ignored more often than obeyed...where I am anyway.

October 30th, 2013, 08:50 PM	#36
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Somebody mentioned Las vegas....that's what it looks like? I thought it was LA...

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