Idaho Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

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

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than usual.

When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will be heavier and will respond slower than usual.

Not quite. The answer is if you are under the age of 18.

By Idaho law, while operating or riding a motorcycle in Idaho, you must wear a helmet if you are under the age of 18. Although it is not the law, it is a good idea for riders of all ages to wear helmets.

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

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important to protect you from a collision.

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

When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely

Even in hot weather, you should wear sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Your skin needs to be protected in the event of a crash.

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

When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

Not quite. The answer is is the best way to protect your face and eyes.

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.

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

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

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

Under Idaho 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: ID Code § 49-666

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When using saddlebags, you should distribute the load evenly between the saddlebags.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests and a seat for the passenger.

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 keep the motorcycle balanced.

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.

Passengers should keep their feet on the foot pegs at all times. Unlike the operator, the passenger does not need to put his or her feet down at intersections.

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: 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; 3) protective clothing, for example, a leather or long sleeve jacket, long heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is A backpack

Passengers should have the same types of protective gear and clothing that are recommended for motorcyclists. The motorcycle must be equipped with footrests and a seat for the passenger.