Arkansas Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is you’re required to wear eye protection.

Under Arkansas law, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear eye protection such as protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent face shield. (The law does not exempt a motorcycle with a windshield.) Also, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear a helmet unless he or she is at least 21 years old.

Source: AR Code § 27-20-104

Not quite. The answer is your stopping distance will increase.

When you carry cargo or a passenger, the stopping distance will increase. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Rope can stretch, or knots can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

Under Arkansas law, to carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have footrests and handholds for the passenger. The seat must also be big enough for two people.

Source: AR Code § 27-20-104

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is After the engine has been started

A passenger should get on a motorcycle only after the motorcyclist has started and mounted it.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. (Mounting loads behind the rear axle can cause a wobble.) Secure loads low, or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you'll have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it could cause the motorcycle to drift.

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.

Under Arkansas law, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear eye protection such as protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent face shield. A face shield is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind. Also, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear a helmet unless he or she is at least 21 years old.

Source: AR Code § 27-20-104

Not quite. The answer is with elastic cords.

Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured with elastic cords. Cargo should not be secured with rope because it can loosen or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When using saddlebags, you should distribute the load evenly between the saddlebags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is 14

According to Arkansas law, you must not smoke in your vehicle if you are transporting a passenger under the age of 14. [Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act, Arkansas Seat Belt Law, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide],

Source: AR Code 20-27-1903

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger will increase the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down or stopping.

Not quite. The answer is eight

Under Arkansas law, you may not carry a passenger who is under eight years of age. To carry any passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests, handholds, and a seat for the passenger. [AR Code § 27-20-104],

Source: AR Code § 27-20-118

Not quite. The answer is $50.

Under Arkansas law, to carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have seat room, footrests, and handholds for the person. If you are found guilty of carrying a passenger on a motorcycle that is not so equipped, you will be fined $10 – $50 plus $25 in court costs, sentenced to jail for up to 30 days, or both. [AR Code § 16-10-305], [AR Code § 27-20-102], [AR Code § 27-20-104],

Source: AR Code § 27-20-110

Not quite. The answer is you’re required to wear eye protection.

Under Arkansas law, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear eye protection such as protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent face shield. (The law does not exempt a motorcycle with a windshield.) Also, every motorcyclist and passenger must wear a helmet unless he or she is at least 21 years old.

Source: AR Code § 27-20-104