North Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When using saddlebags, you should distribute the load evenly between the saddlebags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

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 your motorcycle's stopping distance increases.

The extra weight of cargo or a passenger will increase your motorcycle's stopping distance. Adjust your riding accordingly.

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 do all of the above.

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 all of the above.

In any collision, you will 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 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 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 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 distribute the load evenly.

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

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 against the gas tank and firmly on the footrests.

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

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 covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind. 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 ropes.

Avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time or knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice.

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 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 The passenger should keep his or her feet on the footrests at all times.

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

Not quite. The answer is slower

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

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.