Indiana Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

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

The passenger should keep his or her feet on the footrests at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped.

Not quite. The answer is the driver and all passengers

Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts or suitable child restraints whenever the vehicle is in operation. Bus drivers are also required to use safety belts.

Not quite. The answer is rope.

Motorcycle cargo should NOT be secured with rope. Knots can come undone, or ropes can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is load each with about the same weight.

If you use saddlebags, load each with about the same weight. An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to pull to one side. Overloading may also cause the bags to catch in the wheel or chain, locking the rear wheel and causing the motorcycle to skid.

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; and 3) 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 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 All of the above

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footrests for the person, and the seat must be big enough for two people. Your passenger should wear the same types of protective gear that you do.

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

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

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 slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower through curves. With the added weight, your motorcycle will react slower.

Not quite. The answer is against the gas tank and firmly on the footrests.

For the most stable riding, your knees should be positioned against the gas tank, and your feet should be placed firmly on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is A plastic face shield

The best protection for your eyes while you ride a motorcycle is a plastic, shatter-resistant face shield.

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle, causing it to respond more slowly. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

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

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

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 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 Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Rope can stretch, and knots can loosen.

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.