Nevada Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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 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 The passenger area of a passenger car

Nevada's open container law prohibits the presence of open containers of alcohol that are within reach of the driver or passengers. Exceptions are made for limousines, taxis, motor homes, and buses and other commercial vehicles that transport passengers.

Source: Other DUI Laws, Chapter 9: Driving Under the Influence, Nevada Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than usual.

When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will be heavier and will respond slower than usual. Therefore, you should ride a little slower, especially when taking bumps, corners, or curves.

Not quite. The answer is rope.

Motorcycle cargo should NOT be secured with rope. Knots can come undone, or ropes can loosen. Elastic cords are a better choice.

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 At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to ride in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even when not carrying a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go traffic.

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 A backpack

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. Nevada law requires all motorcyclists and passengers to wear helmets.

Not quite. The answer is Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Rope can stretch, or knots can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests for the passenger. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

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 is the best form of face and eye protection.

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. Nevada law requires every motorcyclist and passenger to wear eye protection unless his or her motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Still, you should consider wearing eye protection even if your motorcycle has a windshield. Most windshields won't do as good a job of protecting your eyes from the wind as goggles or a face shield will.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

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

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests for the person. The seat must also be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is you won't have to wear eye protection.

Nevada law requires every motorcyclist and passenger to wear eye protection (such as a protective face shield, goggles, or protective glasses) unless his or her motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Still, you should consider wearing such eye protection even if your motorcycle has a windshield. Most windshields won't do as good a job of protecting your eyes from the wind as goggles or a face shield will. Nevada law requires every motorcyclist and passenger to wear a helmet.

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 ropes.

You should AVOID attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time, and knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice.

Not quite. The answer is Your passenger should keep his or her feet on the footrests at all times.

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.