Kentucky Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Adequate seat room and separate footrests

Your motorcycle must be equipped with passenger footrests, and the seat must be big enough for two people.

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 the lane beside you and the far lane.

Before changing lanes, you should do a head check of the lane beside you and the far lane to see if other vehicles are planning to move into the lane beside you.

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, or speed up.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. (Mounting loads behind the rear axle can cause a wobble.) Secure loads low, or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

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 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 The motorcycle will take longer to respond.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to respond to your moves, such as slowing down and stopping.

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.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you are riding is a face shield. It protects your whole face, not just your eyes.

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 US 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 do all of the above.

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

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle 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 kinds of protective gear that you do.

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 keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is footrests, seat, and helmet.

A passenger who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own footrests, seat, and helmet.

Not quite. The answer is the stopping distance will increase.

When you carry cargo or a passenger on your motorcycle, the stopping distance will increase. Adjust your riding accordingly.

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 in case of a collision.