Louisiana Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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

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

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. This will help keep your motorcycle balanced.

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 You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced.

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

Your motorcycle fits you if both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated and you can reach the handgrips and the footrests.

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

Wearing 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 at all times.

Louisiana law requires every motorcyclist to wear a helmet at all times while riding a motorcycle. A Department of Transportation-compliant helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions.

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 respond slower than normal.

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 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 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 The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger will increase the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down or stopping.

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 collision.

Not quite. The answer is the stopping distance increases.

When your motorcycle is carrying cargo or a passenger, the stopping distance increases. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is A backpack

Passengers should have the same types of protective gear and clothing that are recommended for operators. To carry a passenger, a motorcycle must have footrests for the passenger, and the seat must be big enough for two people.

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 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 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 maintain an adequate space cushion.

The best way to protect yourself from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.

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.