Georgia Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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 (a) keeping them on the footrests.

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

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

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

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 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 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 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 the motorcycle has adequate seat room and separate footrests for the passenger.

Under Georgia law, you may carry a passenger only if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. That is, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger.

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 At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests at all times. Unlike motorcyclists, they do not need to put their feet down at intersections.

Not quite. The answer is in the sidecar.

You must give some thought to where the passengers are seated and the loads are positioned. The best place for a passenger is in the sidecar. Avoid carrying a passenger behind you while leaving the sidecar empty. This could increase your chances for a tip over. If you have two passengers, place the heavier passenger in the sidecar to improve handling. The passenger sitting behind you should sit upright at all times. It is not necessary for the passenger to lean into curves with you.

Not quite. The answer is It should be centered low, over the sidecar axle and secured firmly in place

When carrying cargo in a sidecar, it should be centered low, over the sidecar axle and secured firmly in place. If the cargo shifts, handling will be affected.

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 Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you must protect yourself in case of an accident or a collision.

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

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. This will cause it to respond more slowly to changes such as speeding up, turning, or stopping.

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 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 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 Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to help keep the motorcycle balanced.