Oregon Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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 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 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 At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.

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 neither the rider nor the passenger

Oregon law does not require either riders or passengers to wear eye protection. Still, it's a good idea to wear eye protection (such as goggles) to protect your eyes from the wind and debris carried by the wind. In fact, it's a good idea to wear face protection (such as a shatter-resistant face shield), which will protect your eyes along with the rest of your face.

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 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.

Not quite. The answer is eye protection.

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have footrests for the passenger and the seat must be big enough for the both of you. Oregon law requires every rider and passenger to wear a US DOT-compliant helmet. Oregon law does not require either the rider or the passenger to wear eye protection. Still, the DMV strongly recommends eye protection for riders.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you'll 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 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 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 distribute the load evenly.

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

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 a collision.

Not quite. The answer is You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains 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 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 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 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 load them evenly with the same weight.

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