Maine 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 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 collision.

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 a face shield.

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

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 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 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 (a) keeping them on the footrests.

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

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

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

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 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 Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Even strong rope can loosen, or knots can come undone.

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.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

To carry a load, you should distribute the load evenly to keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests for balance.

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 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 distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

To carry cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

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.