New York Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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 the motorcyclist but not the passenger

Under New York State law, all motorcycle operators (but not their passengers) must wear approved eye protection even if the motorcycle has a windshield. In New York State, goggles, face shields, prescription glasses, and made-to-order safety glasses qualify as eye protection.

Source: Motorcycle Licenses, Ownership, Special Rules; New York State DMV Motorcycle Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Under New York State law, certain vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings. These include buses carrying passengers, school buses (whether or not they are carrying passengers), and trucks carrying chlorine, explosives, or flammable liquids. Such trucks should have diamond-shaped placards on all four sides, identifying the types of hazardous cargo they are carrying. Remember these rules if you are following one of these vehicles. [Chapter 10 – Special Driving Conditions, New York State DMV Driver's Manual],

Source: NY VTL § 1171

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.

Not quite. The answer is (b) He or she must wear a helmet.

In New York State, a passenger of any age may ride a motorcycle as long as he or she can wear an approved helmet. Note, however, that if a very young passenger cannot reach the foot pegs with his or her legs, it's unsafe for the child to ride. [Motorcycle Licenses, Ownership, Special Rules; New York State DMV Motorcycle Manual],

Source: "Child Passengers on Motorcycles," New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, http://nysdmv.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/830/~/child-passengers-on-motorcycles

Not quite. The answer is slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower on curves. The added weight will cause your motorcycle to react slower.

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

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

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

The passenger should keep his or her feet on the foot pegs at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped at a traffic light.

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 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 distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

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

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely

Even in hot weather, you should wear sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Your skin needs to be protected in the event of a crash.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes. Note: New York State law requires each motorcyclist to wear eye protection whether or not the motorcycle has a windshield.

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 Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to help keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is Adequate seat room and separate foot rests

To safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a separate set of foot rests for the passenger and the seat must be big enough for two people.

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 at all times.

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

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. In crashes, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.