California Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Passengers should keep their feet on their footrests at all times.

Passengers should keep their feet on their footrests at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped at a light.

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

Fill your saddlebags so as to distribute the weight evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it could cause the bike to drift.

Not quite. The answer is elastic cords.

Using elastic cords is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Even strong rope can loosen or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have a set of footrests for the person. The seat must also be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When carrying a load, you should distribute the load evenly to keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.

Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. This means it has a passenger seat and designated footrests.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When riding, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Before your trip, but with your passenger on the seat with you

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry a passenger. While your passenger sits on the seat with you, adjust the mirror(s) and headlight according to the change in the motorcycle’s angle.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests for balance. Pointing your feet down could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

In order to have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar

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

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

Your motorcycle fits you if both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated and you can reach the handlegrips and the foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

A passenger on your motorcycle must have his or her own footrests, seat, and helmet.

Not quite. The answer is $25.

Under California law, to carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must be equipped with footrests and seating room for the passenger. For violating this law, the base fine is $25 (although the total amount you'll have to pay may be over $100 after various assessments and surcharges are included). [Carrying Passengers and Cargo, Ride Within Your Abilities, California Motorcycle Handbook],

Source: "Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules," Judicial Council of California, 2017

Not quite. The answer is ropes.

Do not attach cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time and knots can come undone. It is best to use elastic cords.

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes.

Passengers increase the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it takes the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is hold firmly on to your waist, hips, or belt.

Instruct the passenger to hold firmly on to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear a motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. DOT compliant; face or eye protection; and 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 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 Acceleration and stopping will take longer.

When riding with a passenger, your motorcycle will be heavier. You should expect your motorcycle to respond more slowly, which includes taking longer to accelerate and stop.