Maryland Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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

Wearing a face shield on a motorcycle is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind. MD Transportation Code § 21-1306 requires every motorcyclist and motorcycle passenger to wear some form of impact-resistant eye protection (goggles, face shields, etc.).

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 firmly on the footpegs.

To help maintain your balance, your feet should be placed firmly on the footpegs.

Not quite. The answer is footpegs for the passenger.

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footpegs 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, it is important to load them evenly with the same weight to keep the motorcycle balanced.

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

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

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar

Fastening cargo to the sissybar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

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

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

Not quite. The answer is footpegs for the passenger.

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

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

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

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 completely cover your arms and legs.

When riding, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Your motorcycle will take longer to stop.

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 The driver and all passengers

Maryland Motor Vehicle Law requires that the driver and all passengers of a motor vehicle must wear a seat belt or be restrained in a child safety seat if applicable.

Source: Seat Belt Law, Section X - Other Important Information, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Ropes

You should AVOID attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time, and knots can come undone. Use elastic cords instead.

Not quite. The answer is elastic cords

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

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

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

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 to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower around curves. The added weight will make your motorcycle react slower.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When carrying a load, you should distribute the load evenly to keep your motorcycle balanced.