Colorado Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is suspension.

If your motorcycle is carrying a heavy load, you may need to adjust the suspension to handle the additional weight.

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 keep the load low.

When carrying cargo, it is important to keep the load low to maintain a low center of gravity.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, it is important to load them evenly with the same weight to keep the bike balanced.

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 The motorcycle takes longer to respond.

A passenger adds weight to the motorcycle. Therefore, the motorcycle will take longer to respond: Speeding up, slowing down, and stopping will take longer.

Not quite. The answer is elastic cords.

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

Not quite. The answer is Operators under 18 and passengers under 18

Under Colorado law, operators under 18 years of age and passengers under 18 years of age are required to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Source: C.R.S. 42-4-1502

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

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

Not quite. The answer is an increased stopping distance is required.

When you are carrying a passenger or cargo, an increased stopping distance is required. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is sit as far forward as possible.

A motorcycle passenger should sit as far forward as possible to help balance the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is Your motorcycle will take longer to stop.

When riding with a passenger, your motorcycle will be heavier. You should expect your motorcycle to respond more slowly. It will take longer to stop, slow down, and speed up.

Not quite. The answer is foot pegs for the passenger.

If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have foot pegs and a seat for the person.

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 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 pegs, 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 Wait for larger gaps when you want to cross, enter or merge with traffic.

Your motorcycle will respond more slowly with a passenger on board. The heavier your passenger, the longer it will take to slow down, speed up or make a turn, especially on a light cycle. Wait for larger gaps when you want to cross, enter or merge with traffic. Warn your passenger of special conditions ahead such as when you will pull out, stop quickly, turn sharply or ride over a bump. Turn your head slightly to make yourself understood, but keep your eyes on the road ahead.

Not quite. The answer is A backpack

Passengers should have the same type of protective gear and clothing recommended for operators. Eye protection for motorcycle operators and passengers is required by Colorado law.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between them.

The safest way to use saddlebags is to distribute the weight evenly between them.

Not quite. The answer is keep his or her feet on the pegs at all times.

The passenger should keep his or her feet on the foot pegs at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped at a traffic light.