Montana Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Riders under 18 and passengers under 18

Montana's motorcycle law requires riders under 18 years of age and passengers under 18 years of age to wear helmets. Still, it's advisable for riders and passengers of all ages to wear helmets. In a crash, an unhelmeted motorcyclist is 40 percent more likely to suffer a fatal head injury and 15 percent more likely to suffer a nonfatal injury than a helmeted motorcyclist.

Source: MCA 61-9-417, Montana Code Annotated; Motorcycle Safety, Vision Zero, Montana Department of Transportation, http://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/people/motorcycles.shtml

Not quite. The answer is neither riders nor passengers

Montana law does not require either riders or passengers to wear eye protection. Still, it's a good idea to wear eye protection to protect your eyes from the wind and debris carried by the wind. In fact, it's a good idea to wear face protection, which will protect your eyes along with the rest of your face.

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 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 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.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have passenger footrests 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 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 Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it could cause the motorcycle to drift.

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 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 ropes.

You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time and knots can come undone. It is best to use elastic cords.

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 to maintain an adequate space cushion.

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

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly.

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

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity, which can upset the motorcycle's balance. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

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 to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

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 at all times.

Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests at all times. Unlike motorcyclists, they do not need to put their feet down at intersections.

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.