West Virginia Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

Under West Virginia law, all motorcyclists and their passengers must wear eye protection at all times, even if their motorcycle has a windshield. In West Virginia, goggles, face shields, and safety eyeglasses all qualify as eye protection.

Source: WV Code § 17C-15-44

Not quite. The answer is Your motorcycle will take longer to stop.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. This will cause it to respond more slowly to changes such as speeding up, turning, or stopping.

Not quite. The answer is adequate seat room and separate footrests.

Under West Virginia law, 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, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger.

Source: WV Code § 17C-15-44

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 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 footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests for the passenger. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 footrests for the passenger.

Under West Virginia law, 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, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger.

Source: WV Code § 17C-15-44

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 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 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.