South Carolina Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

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 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 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 foot pegs for the passenger.

Under South Carolina law, to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have foot pegs for the person. The seat must also be big enough for two people.

Source: SC Code § 56-5-3630

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 Elastic cords

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

Not quite. The answer is he or she is NOT required to wear goggles or a face shield.

Under South Carolina law, operators under 21 and passengers under 21 must wear helmets. Operators under 21 but not passengers must wear goggles or face shields unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Regardless of your age, however, 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. [SC Code § 56-5-3670],

Source: SC Code § 56-5-3680

Not quite. The answer is Operators under 21 and passengers under 21

Under South Carolina law, operators under 21 and passengers under 21 must wear helmets.

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 The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is After the engine has been started

A passenger should get on a motorcycle only after the motorcyclist has started and mounted it.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the foot pegs.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the foot pegs. This helps maintain balance. Pointing your feet downward could cause them to catch on something.

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 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 do all of the above.

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt or the handgrips; keep both feet on the foot pegs, 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 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 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 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 respond slower than usual.

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.