Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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 your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.

Under Pennsylvania law, to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must be equipped with footrests and handholds for the passenger. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

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.

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

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 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 with elastic cords.

Rope can loosen, or knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice. To help keep your motorcycle balanced, keep cargo forward and low.

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 (b) Every motorcyclist must wear eye protection while riding a motorcycle.

Under Pennsylvania law, every motorcyclist and every passenger is required to wear eye protection while riding a motorcycle. Many motorcyclists and passengers are also required to wear helmets. However, there are some common exceptions. A motorcyclist who is at least 21 years of age is not required to wear a helmet if either (1) he or she has held a motorcycle license for at least the past two years, or (2) he or she has successfully completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by PennDOT or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. A passenger who is at least 21 years of age is not required to wear a helmet if the motorcyclist is not required to.

Source: 75 Pa. C. S. § 3525

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 You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced. Carrying a load on the sissy bar will raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and disturb its balance.

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 footpegs, 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 handholds and separate footrests.

Under Pennsylvania law, to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must be equipped with footrests and handholds for the passenger. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is your stopping distance will increase.

When you carry cargo or a passenger, the stopping distance will increase. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than normal.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle, causing it to respond more slowly. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and 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 a collision.

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 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 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.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.