Florida Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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

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

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

Under Florida law, every motorcyclist (but not the passenger) must wear eye protection whenever he or she rides a motorcycle, even if the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Goggles, safety eyeglasses, and face shields designed for use with an appropriate helmet qualify as eye protection. 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.

Source: FL Stat § 316.211

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 to help keep your motorcycle 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 you must still wear eye protection.

A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Most windshields will not protect your eyes from the wind. Under Florida law, every motorcyclist must wear eye protection whenever he or she rides a motorcycle. Goggles, safety eyeglasses, and face shields designed for use with an appropriate helmet qualify as eye protection. Every motorcyclist and passenger under 21 years of age must wear a helmet. Every motorcyclist and passenger who is at least 21 years of age must wear a helmet unless he or she carries proof of at least $10,000 in insurance coverage for injuries that he or she may sustain in a motorcycle accident.

Source: FL Stat § 316.211

Not quite. The answer is You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced. Carrying a load on the sissy bar will raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and disturb its balance.

Not quite. The answer is suspension.

If you are carrying a lot of cargo that adds much more weight to the motorcycle, you may need to adjust its suspension.

Not quite. The answer is the lane beside you and the far lane.

Before changing lanes, you should do a head check of the lane next to you and the far lane to see whether vehicles in the far lane are planning to move into the same lane that you are.

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 The passenger should keep his or her feet on the foot 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.

Not quite. The answer is foot pegs, seat, and helmet.

Under Florida law, a passenger who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own foot pegs and seat. The passenger must also wear a helmet unless he or she is at least 21 years old and has at least $10,000 of insurance coverage to pay for injuries that he or she might sustain in an accident. [FL Stat § 316.2085], [FL Stat § 316.2095],

Source: FL Stat § 316.211

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

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

Not quite. The answer is serious head and neck injuries

An approved helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions. In crashes, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.

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

You may carry a passenger if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. This means that it must have a passenger seat and designated foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the foot pegs.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the foot pegs. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

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 (a) keeping them on the footrests.

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

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

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

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

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the foot 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 footrests for the passenger.

Under Florida law, to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests for the person. The seat should also be big enough for two people.

Source: FL Stat § 316.2095